Finland store visits

Our store visit reports feature floor plans, store photos and full commentary written by our team of international retail experts. Dozens of reports are made every year of stores that feature new concepts in food and grocery retail.

Videos

Store of the month: September 2021: K-Citymarket, Tammisto, Finland

24/09/2021

See inside our pick for September’s store of the month, K-Citymarket, Tammisto, Finland. The retailer aims to have “the most customer-oriented food stores with store-specific business ideas”. The hypermarket has been refurbished to reflect its latest innovations and commitment to sustainability.

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Presentations

10 categories we love at Kesko’s newly refurbished stores

04/08/2021

Find out how K-Citymarket Tammisto and K-Supermarket Mustapekka deliver category excellence in our exclusive report.

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Retail execution at Tokmanni, Finland: driving value through a renewed store concept

19/08/2019

We recently visited Tokmanni, the largest general discount retailer in Finland. We were impressed by its inspiring assortment, and attractive store concept. In this report we explore what we can learn from the retailer.

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Eight ways Kesko creates a winning large format store

08/05/2019

K-Citymarket Järvenpää is a must visit, especially for those considering best-in-class large store formats, fresh produce or counters. Meanwhile, those looking for inspiration on in-store dining should also make a reservation to experience the quality of the food and witness how concepts like this can maximise destination appeal.

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S Group's new flagship food hall in Helsinki

18/03/2019

We were so impressed with S Group's new flagship food hall that we highlighted it as one of our 'Top 16 stores you must visit in 2019'. Find out what makes the store special, including its premium, counter-driven shopping experience, technology, meal solutions and in-store dining.

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S Group – Prisma Kaari, Helsinki, Finland

20/02/2015

We explore Finnish market leader S Group’s largest hypermarket. Highlights include click & collect, its new-look deli, commitment to local sourcing and its outstanding bakery.

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Kesko, Helsinki, Finland

10/02/2015

We visited this newly opened Kesko supermarket in Helsinki where we appreciated the retailer’s new food-to-go department, outstanding fresh food, its extensive range and focus on price.

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Kesko K-Supermarket, Tapiola, Finland

16/12/2013

We visited one of Kesko’s brand new stores on its opening day to see how the retailer is innovating to win in Finland

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