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Kesko (K-ryhmä)

Multinational retail group for grocery, building, and automotive trade

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Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Food Retail & Distribution

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Latest news about Kesko (K-ryhmä)

In short: K-ryhmä reported strong financial growth and announced its largest-ever acquisition of Dahl for €1.2 billion to boost technical trade.

Company announcements

September 11 K-ryhmä

Kesko presents the largest corporate acquisition in its history

CEO Jorma Rauhala discusses the deal in Pörssisijoittajan viikon esityksessä. Thanks to our collaboration partners Kauppalehti, Arvopaperi, Talouselämä and Inderes.

September 7 K-ryhmä

K-group opens a new K-Market in Taivalkoski on September 10

The store size is increasing and the services include Posti's parcel locker and a coffee point. The selection meets local wishes.

August 28 K-ryhmä

K-group appoints Hanna Marttila as Jääli merchant

She will start in early October in the newly renovated store and bring with her ten years of experience and expanded e-commerce services to the region.

August 17 K-ryhmä

K-group appoints Markus Ahonen as merchant for two K-market stores in Jämsä

Ahonen is moving from Kuhmo and plans to develop the stores by listening to customers and adding regional products to the assortment starting in September.

Media coverage

August 12 Kauppalehti

Kesko's Akseli explains how to compete with the S Group: "Benefits worth 826 million euros"

After a long pause, the K Group says it is growing faster than the S Group in the grocery trade. Kesko's management signals that strong market share growth continues. Market share. Kesko's grocery trade division director Ari Akseli says that...

July 22 Seeking Alpha

Kesko Oyj GAAP EPS of €0.32, revenue of €3.38B misses by €470M

Kesko Q2 earnings: GAAP EPS €0.32, revenue $3.38B (+6% YoY) with a €470M miss; operating profit €0.19B and 5.7% margin.

July 22 Hämeen Sanomat

Kesko's result improved in early part of the year – technical trade boosted profit growth

Kesko's result improved in January–June. The company also increased its turnover to 6.4 billion euros, which is 6.5 percent more than a year earlier.

July 21 Talouselämä

Kesko beats S Group: Two important numbers for Finns revealed now

The fierce battle between Kesko and S Group in the grocery store is vital for consumers. Kesko's earnings release revealed a shift in direction, writes news editor Seija Holtari.

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