The Finnish retail and wholesale chain Kesko increased its sales by 6.2% in October. All divisions increased their sales. Comparable sales increased by 2.2%.

Total sales amounted to EUR 1,125 million.

The grocery trade accounted for €565.6 million in sales, up 2%. Construction and engineering accounted for EUR 438.5 million, up 11.8%. Motor trade accounted for EUR 123 million, an increase of 7.4%.