2025 Developments
In 2025, retail in Finland saw growth held back by one of the highest unemployment rates in the EU and continued consumer caution, resulting in a value increase of only 1% in current terms to EUR43.1 billion. This performance trailed more dynamic Western European peers, with spending concentrated on essentials and affordable formats such as supermarkets, discounters, and e-commerce, as consumers prioritised value and convenience amid persistent economic headwinds. Despite limited appetite for discretionary purchases, the resilience of supermarkets and the strong recovery of e-commerce signalled that operators that focused on affordability, broad product range, and digital convenience had the capacity to outperform, while innovation in payment and marketing further differentiated brands. Success in this environment depends on maintaining price competitiveness, investing in digital capabilities, and adapting rapidly to shifts in consumer behaviour and regulatory changes, as the market continues to consolidate around the leading operators.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Retail industry in Finland with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Convenience Stores
- Discounters
- Hypermarkets
- Supermarkets
- Traditional Grocery Retailers
- Apparel and Footwear Specialist Retailers
- Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers
- Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers
- Home and Garden Specialist Retailers
- Department Stores
- Variety Stores
- Warehouse Clubs
- Direct Selling
- Homeshopping
- Vending
If you're in the Retail industry in Finland, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Retail in Finland report includes:
- Analysis of key retail trends
- Detailed segmentation of offline and online retail sales
- Historic channel sizes (retail value sales, outlet counts, and selling space)
- Company and brand market shares (retail value sales and outlet counts)
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Retail in Finland?
- Which are the leading retailers in Retail in Finland?
- How are products distributed in Retail in Finland?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- How significant are discounters and private label in Finland?
- To what extent are sales shifting towards digital channels?
- What is the long-term outlook for bricks-and-mortar?
- How is macroeconomic and political uncertainty affecting the retail industry?
- What types of retailers are seeing the fastest growth in digital sales?
- What is the future of retail?
Retail in Finland
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
S Group Leverages Affordability to Capture Cautious Spending
Discounters and E-Commerce Outperform as Price Drives Choices
S Group Attracts Cautious Shoppers with Affordable Supermarket Strategy
S Group and Kesko Reinforce Strength as Value Drives Consolidation
Retail E-Commerce Expands as Cross-Border Trade Challenges Local Players
Urbanisation and Regulatory Change Reshape Retail Innovation and Resilience
S Group and Kesko Dominate as Rivals Remain Distant
Lidl and Finlayson Spark Innovation to Enhance Brand Perception
Informal Retail
Opening Hours for Physical Retail
Seasonality
Christmas
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Back to school
Convenience Retailers in Finland
Key Data Insights
Convenience Retailers Summary
Kesko and S Group Shift Focus as Price Pressures Drive Shoppers to Larger Stores
Convenience Stores Outnumber Rivals but Forecourt Retailers Lose Ground
S Group Repositions Coop to Capture Value-Focused Shoppers
Kesko and S Group Drive Online Sales as In-Store Value Stalls
Alepa, K-Market and Sale Expand Digital Reach to Offset In-Store Decline
Digitalisation and Scale Advantages Reshape Competitive Dynamics
S Group Capitalises on Value Focus as Kesko's Lead Erodes
Supermarkets in Finland
Key Data Insights
Supermarkets Summary
Tokmanni Introduces Spar and Reshapes Competitive Dynamics
S Group and Tokmanni Drive Private Label Transformation
Tokmanni Expands with Eurospar but S Group and Kesko Maintain Dominance
E-Commerce Accelerates and Regulatory Uncertainty Clouds Private Label Strategies
S Group Leverages Network and Pricing to Sustain Dominance
Hypermarkets in Finland
Key Data Insights
Hypermarkets Summary
Prisma and K-Citymarket Drive E-Commerce Gains While Price Focus Intensifies
"Grocerant" Experiences and Foodservice Attract Shoppers to Physical Outlets
Prisma’S E-Commerce Strategy Redefines Retail Growth Patterns
S Group Expands Prisma Network as Kesko Accelerates Outlet Growth
Prisma and K-Citymarket Boost E-Commerce as Online Sales Outpace Stores
E-Commerce Growth and Stable Macro Trends Reshape Retail Dynamics
S Group Leverages Price and Loyalty to Hold Dominant Position
Discounters in Finland
Key Data Insights
Discounters Summary
Lidl Drives Digitalisation to Boost Customer Engagement
Private Label Gains Ground as Economic Caution Persists
App-Based Innovation Reshapes Loyalty and Convenience
Lidl Expands Product Range to Sustain Growth and Maintain Leadership
Lidl’S Adaptation to Local Preferences Shapes Future Business Opportunities
Macroeconomic Stability and Cautious Optimism Support Steady Growth
Lidl Defends Position as Sole Operator Amid Loyalty Rivalry
Small Local Grocers in Finland
Key Data Insights
Small Local Grocers Summary
Consumers Shift Spending to Larger Formats, Leaving Smaller Stores behind
Smaller Stores Struggle as Price Competition Intensifies
Ethnic Food Stores Attract New Shoppers and Drive Outlet Growth
Entrepreneur-Run Ethnic Outlets Capture Demand as Population Diversifies
Ruohonjuuri Leverages Ecological Positioning to Outpace Fragmented Rivals
General Merchandise Stores in Finland
Key Data Insights
General Merchandise Stores Summary
Tokmanni Expands Private Label and Drives Value Growth
Tokmanni’S Transition to Eurospar Reshapes Sales Landscape
Puuilo to Accelerate Network Growth and Test Swedish Expansion
Low E-Commerce Share Prompts Renewed Digital Investment
Puuilo Expands Store Network as Tokmanni Faces Slowing Share
Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Finland
Key Data Insights
Apparel and Footwear Specialists Summary
Prisma and Tokmanni Capture Shoppers Seeking Affordable Essentials
Relove Drives Second-Hand’S Rise and Challenges Traditional Specialists
Hypermarkets and E-Commerce Drive Value-Driven Shopping Habits
Ageing Population Shifts Demand Towards Comfort and Practicality
Cross-Border E-Commerce and Price-Led Players Reshape Competition
Bestseller Expands Its Chains to Secure Share Gains
Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Finland
Key Data Insights
Gigantti and Verkkokauppa.Com Accelerate Sales with Fast Delivery Partnerships
Gigantti and Verkkokauppa.Com Accelerate Sales with Fast Delivery Partnerships
Yle and Commercial Broadcasters Drive Tv Sales Surge with Hd Transition
Power Joins Fast Delivery Race to Meet Rising Consumer Expectations
Hybrid Store Formats Reshape How Consumers Shop and Interact
Circular Economy Gains Momentum as Trusted Retailers Drive Second-Hand Sales
Gigantti Loses Ground as Power Expands with New Flagship Stores
Home Products Specialists in Finland
Key Data Insights
Home Products Specialists Summary
Cautious Spending Limits Recovery Despite Mild Growth
Home Improvement and Gardening Drives Value While Pet Specialists Focus on Brand Exclusivity
Ikea and Biltema Revitalise Offline Appeal as E-Commerce Share Rises
Variety Stores Extends Reach as Shoppers Seek Value and Choice
Pet Shops Building Loyalty as Pandemic Pets Fuel Steady Demand
E-Commerce Accelerates as Showrooms and Drive-In Stores Reshape Buying Habits
Kesko Strengthens Lead as Competitors Exit and Outlet Strategies Shift
Health and Beauty Specialists in Finland
Key Data Insights
Health and Beauty Specialists Summary
Pharmacies Sustains Growth by Meeting Essential Healthcare Needs
Pharmacies Anchors Sales as Prescription Medicines Drive Demand
Health and Personal Care Stores Expands with Service Innovation
Yliopiston Apteekki Retains Online Strength as Regulation Shifts
Pharmacies to Sustain Leadership as Prescription Medicines Anchor Revenue
Ai-Enhanced Optical Retail and Subscription Services to Boost Future Growth
Normal Leverages Rapid Outlet Growth to Disrupt Established Leaders
Vending in Finland
Key Data Insights
Vending Summary
Price Increases and Rising Passenger Traffic Lift Sales Value
Drinks and Tobacco Machines Capture Returning Commuters’ Spending
Extended Grocery Hours and Price Sensitivity Challenge Machine Operators
Commuters Drive Vending Sales
Commuters Choose Well-Known Brands as Innovation Stalls in Vending Machines
Employers’ Office Policies and Vat Changes Shape Future Vending Opportunities
Sinebrychoff and Hartwall Sustain Lead as Share Dynamics Shift
Direct Selling in Finland
Key Data Insights
Direct Selling Summary
Tupperware and Nosh Exit Reshapes Consumer Trust and Sales Channels
Health and Beauty Products Maintain Lead as Other Categories Falter
Drinks and Tobacco Sales Surge as Representative Base Dwindles
E-Commerce and Policy Changes Accelerate Earnings Decline for Representatives
Women-Led Sales Lose Relevance as Younger Buyers Turn Away
Oriflame Capitalises on Avon Exit to Strengthen Position
Retail E-Commerce in Finland
Key Data Insights
Retail E-Commerce Summary
Temu and Wolt Reshape Consumer Habits with Low Prices and Fast Delivery
Temu Outpaces Rivals as Marketplace E-Commerce Parcel Volumes Soar
Wolt Drives Fulfilment Innovation as Rapid Delivery Gains Ground
Chinese Platforms Extend Parcel Flows as Local Regulation Lags
S Group and Kesko Unlock Untapped Online Grocery Demand
Retailers Deploy Ai to Address Fashion Returns and Sustainability Concerns
S Group Extends Lead as Cross-Border Rivals Intensify Price Competition
Pdd Holdings Surges While M&A Reshapes Multichannel Competitive Dynamics
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Retail
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- Convenience Stores
- Forecourt Retailers
- Supermarkets
- Hypermarkets
- Discounters
- Warehouse Clubs
- Food/Drink/Tobacco Specialists
- Small Local Grocers
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- Department Stores
- Variety Stores
- Apparel and Footwear Specialists
- Appliances and Electronics Specialists
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- Home Improvement and Gardening Stores
- Homewares and Home Furnishing Stores
- Pet Shops and Superstores
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- Beauty Specialists
- Pharmacies
- Optical Goods Stores
- Health and Personal Care Stores
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- Bags and Luggage Specialists
- Jewellery and Watch Specialists
- Sports Goods Stores
- Traditional Toys and Games Stores
- Other Non-Grocery Retailers
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- Health and Beauty Vending
- Appliances and Electronics Vending
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- Alcoholic Drinks Vending
- Hot Drinks Vending
- Soft Drinks Vending
- Tobacco Products Vending
- Foods Vending
- Home Products Vending
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- Apparel and Footwear Direct Selling
- Personal Accessories Direct Selling
- Eyewear Direct Selling
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- Beauty and Personal Care Direct Selling
- Consumer Health Direct Selling
- Tissue and Hygiene Direct Selling
- Appliances and Electronics Direct Selling
- Drinks and Tobacco Direct Selling
- Foods Direct Selling
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- Consumer Appliances E-Commerce
- Consumer Electronics E-Commerce
- Toys and Games E-Commerce
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- Home and Garden E-Commerce
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- Third-Party (3P) Marketplace E-Commerce
- Grocery E-Commerce
- General Merchandiser E-Commerce
- Apparel and Footwear Specialist E-Commerce
- Appliances and Electronics Specialist E-Commerce
- Home Products Specialist E-Commerce
- Health and Beauty Specialist E-Commerce
- Leisure and Personal Goods Specialist E-Commerce
- Other E-Commerce Retailers
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Retail
Retail is the sale of new and used goods to consumers from a business for personal or household consumption from retail outlets, kiosks, market stalls, vending, direct selling and e-commerce. Retail is the aggregation of Retail Offline and Retail E-Commerce. Excludes specialist retailers of motor vehicles, motorcycles, vehicle parts. Also excludes fuel sales, foodservice sales, rental transactions, wholesale sales (e.g. Cash and Carry), and sales through cannabis dispensaries in markets where cannabis is sold legally. Sales value excluding or including VAT/Sales Tax. Retail also excludes the informal retail sector. Informal retailing is retail trade which is not declared to the tax authorities. Informal retailing encompasses (a) sales generated by unregistered and unlicensed retailers, i.e. retailers operating illegally, and (b) any proportion of sales generated by a registered and licensed retailer that is not declared to the tax authorities. Unregistered and unlicensed retailers operate predominantly (although not exclusively) as street hawkers or operate open market stalls, as these channels are harder for the authorities to monitor than permanent outlets. Activities in the illegal market, which is usually understood to refer to trade in illegal, counterfeit or stolen merchandise, are included within our definition of informal retailing. Activities in the “grey market”, which is usually understood to refer to trade in legal merchandise that is sold through unauthorized channels – for example cigarettes bought legally in another country, legally imported, but sold at lower prices than in authorized channels – will be included as informal retailing if no tax is paid on sale by the retailer. However if the retailer pays tax – for example on cigarettes bought legally in another country but sold at a lower price than standard – the sale is included within formal retail.
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