Kesko’s sales grew in April
The sales of Kesko Group’s continuing operations in April 2019 totalled €925.4 million, representing an increase of 8.2% in comparable terms. Reported sales from continuing operations grew by 8.9%. “In the grocery trade, sales grew by 17.7% in comparable terms. Sales grew markedly in all chains, impacted by a successful Easter season and its timing in April. Sales continued to grow also in the building and technical trade both in Finland and elsewhere. In the car trade, sales continued to decline due to the implementation of the WLTP emissions testing and the resulting delays in car