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Finland

This coverage explores Finland’s evolving retail landscape, offering insights for UK-based retail professionals monitoring international market dynamics. It reports on the dominance of domestic giants S Group and Kesko, the rise of e-commerce with foreign retailers capturing over 37% of online purchases, and the impact of economic factors such as inflation on consumer behaviour. The reporting also addresses challenges faced by UK retailers, including the withdrawal of Tesco products due to Brexit-related complications, and examines opportunities for market entry and expansion within Finland’s retail sector.

Finland

This coverage explores Finland’s evolving retail landscape, offering insights for UK-based retail professionals monitoring international market dynamics. It reports on the dominance of domestic giants S Group and Kesko, the rise of e-commerce with foreign retailers capturing over 37% of online purchases, and the impact of economic factors such as inflation on consumer behaviour. The reporting also addresses challenges faced by UK retailers, including the withdrawal of Tesco products due to Brexit-related complications, and examines opportunities for market entry and expansion within Finland’s retail sector.

Flying Tiger appoints new CEO

Jens Aarup Mikkelsen will take over from Martin Jermiin
Søstrene Grene to open 500 stores amid ‘record’ trading

Søstrene Grene to open 500 stores amid ‘record’ trading

Danish homewares brand Søstrene Grene is set to expand into Italy and Poland in 2026, as it…

Frasers closes in on ailing Norwegian sportswear giant takeover

Frasers Group has confirmed that it is close to assuming a controlling stake in Norwegian…

Today’s news in brief-21/2/25

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Frasers Group withdraws offer for Norway’s XXL ASA

Frasers Group has announced that it will not proceed with its intended voluntary offer for…

Frasers eyes takeover deal of Norwegian sports retailer

Frasers Group has announced this morning (6 December) its intention to launch a voluntary…

Ruggable launches first in-store presence through John Lewis partnership

Ruggable has announced that for the first time in the UK market, its rugs will be available…
Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition

Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition

Secret Sales, the marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty, has…

Today’s news in brief-23/10/24

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering imposing higher taxes on Amazon as part…

Asda bolsters leadership team with new senior hires

Asda has appointed two new senior leaders to help drive its growth ambitions in 2025.