Kesko’s sales grew in December
The sales of Kesko Group’s continuing operations in December 2018 totalled €848.0 million, representing an increase of 1.0% in comparable terms. The reported sales from continuing operations increased by 1.6%. The month had one wholesale selling day less than December 2017. "Sales grew in December in the grocery trade thanks to successful Christmas sales. Sales also grew year-on-year in the building and technical trade. Sales development for both divisions remained strong also in the fourth quarter. In the car trade, December sales were weakened by delays in deliveries caused by the