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27 news and releases
March 2025
Kesko to complete the acquisition of the Danish builders’ merchant CF Petersen & Søn before summer
Authorities in Denmark have approved Kesko’s acquisition of the Danish builders’ merchant CF Petersen & Søn A/S. The authority approval was not subject to any conditions. Kesko estimates that the acquisition will be completed on 30 April 2025.
Media31.03.2025 17:35
Noomi Jägerhorn appointed as Kesko’s Vice President of Sustainability
Noomi Järgerhorn (M.Soc.Sc.) has been appointed as Kesko’s Vice President of Sustainability. She will join the company on 1 May 2025, and assume her new position on 1 June 2025 at the latest.
Sustainability, Company, Media13.03.2025 10:05
February 2025
28.02.2025 09:31
K Group survey finds that almost all customers buy red label products
According to a K Group survey,* 95% of K-food store customers buy red label products often or sometimes. Red label products are sold at a discount because their best before date is approaching. Red label products also affect many people's meal plans: three out of four customers may change their plans depending on what products are sold at a red label discount.
Sustainability, Media21.02.2025 14:45
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January 2025
31.01.2025 16:08
New ‘100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ list out: Kesko ranks sector-best globally
Kesko was ranked the best company in the world in Consumer Staples on this year’s ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ listing. On the overall list, Kesko was ranked the best Finnish company. The other Finnish companies to make the 2025 list were Neste and Nokia.
Sustainability, Media22.01.2025 11:10
K Group grocery stores cut prices on over 1,200 products – Kesko and K-retailers invest nearly €50 million in price reductions
K Group is responding to customer wishes by reducing the price of over 1,200 products in its grocery stores, in what division President Ari Akseli calls a significant investment in the stores’ basic price level. K Group cuts the prices of some 1,000 everyday brand staples and some 200 popular Pirkka K Group private label products. The price cuts implemented at the beginning of January concern and can be seen in all three K Group grocery store chains. The extent of the price cuts, however, varies depending on the size of the store.
Investor, Company, Media02.01.2025 13:00
December 2024
Dow Jones sustainability assessment: Kesko ranked the best company in Europe in its industry
Kesko has been included in the Dow Jones sustainability indices the DJSI World and the DJSI Europe. In the DJSI Europe index, Kesko ranked as the best company in its industry (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail) for the third consecutive year. In the global DJSI World index, Kesko ranked fourth highest in its industry. In the DJSI World, Finnish companies included were Kesko, Neste, UPM-Kymmene and Valmet. In the DJSI Europe, Kesko, Neste, UPM-Kymmene, Valmet and Wärtsilä were included.
Sustainability, Media27.12.2024 10:45