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August 2023
Kesko Sweden to concentrate its building and home improvement trade operations under the K-Bygg chain
Kesko will concentrate its building and home improvement trade operations in Sweden under the K-Bygg chain, and will increasingly focus on serving building professionals alongside consumers. The K-Rauta stores in Sweden will either be converted into K-Bygg stores or closed. Kesko’s building and home improvement trade operations in Sweden will be concentrated under one brand by the end of 2024.
Investor, Media29.08.2023 12:30
Kesko acquires the Danish builders’ merchant Davidsen and enters Denmark
Kesko has agreed to acquire Davidsen Koncernen A/S, one of the largest builders’ merchants in Denmark. The acquisition marks Kesko’s first step into the Danish market and gives it a solid foothold in the local building materials market. It also further advances Kesko’s objective of strengthening its market position in Northern Europe. The Davidsen family will remain as a 10% minority shareholder in the company.
Investor, Media23.08.2023 09:00
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16.08.2023 09:00
Over 264,000 euros raised to help Ukrainian families
Sales of Ukraine ribbons raised over 264,000 euros to help Ukrainian families that have come to Finland. The funds raised are being used to organise communal activities and events to bring Ukrainian and Finnish families together. The funds are also being used to provide food gift cards to Ukrainian families in need.
Sustainability, Customer, Company, Media15.08.2023 07:00
14.08.2023 08:00
Kesko’s sales in July
Kesko Group’s sales in July 2023 totalled €908.8 million, representing a decrease of 1.3%.
Investor, Media14.08.2023 08:00
Warehouse worker Elias onboards new arrivals as an instructor and knows what it takes to succeed on the job
Elias Tölli works at K Group’s central warehouse in Hakkila, Vantaa. He has been a warehouse worker for 13 years and enjoys his work. As part of the job, he welcomes and onboards new employees, and knows what it takes to excel in warehouse work.
Careers04.08.2023 11:03
AI for the shopping cart – a Data Scientist transforms data into everyday customer innovations
Matias Tiainen, 28, loves numbers and solving mathematical problems. In his work as a Data Scientist, he gets to apply artificial intelligence to business as one of K Group’s 500 IT and digital experts.
Careers04.08.2023 10:58