Kesko strengthens its Byggmakker chain in Norway – acquires Skattum Handel AS
Kesko Corporation's subsidiary Byggmakker Handel AS has signed an agreement to acquire Skattum Handel AS, a Norwegian operator in the building and home improvement trade with net sales of approximately €94 million in 2017. Skattum Handel AS currently operates Byggmakker stores under the retailer business model. K Group is a leading operator in Northern Europe in building and technical trade. Kesko’s Byggmakker store chain is one of the leading operators in the building and home improvement trade in Norway and has now agreed to acquire Skattum Handel AS. Skattum Handel AS operates 10