TCS Selected as Strategic IT Partner by Kesko for Multi-Year AI-Driven Retail Transformation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been selected by Kesko, a leading Finnish retail group, as its strategic IT partner for a multi-year technology transformation spanning the Nordics and Baltics. The partnership, announced on August 20, 2025, will modernise Kesko's core technology landscape, enhance business agility, and support long-term growth across grocery, car, building and technical trades operations.

Comprehensive Technology Solutions Across Eight Countries

The partnership encompasses SAP S4 transformation, digital development, AI-enabled application managed services with machine learning capabilities, and hosting modernisation of SAP environments. TCS will provide end-to-end support across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, leveraging TCS ignio™ AIOps and TCS RiO™ framework for autonomous IT operations and full-stack observability.

Kesko's Strategic Position in Northern European Retail

Kesko operates as one of the largest retail companies in Northern Europe, serving over 3.5 million customers across the grocery trade, building and technical trade, and car trade sectors. Chief Information Officer Arto Hiltunen emphasised the partnership's role in maintaining competitiveness whilst bringing diverse customer bases enhanced value through improved quality, efficiency, and multichannel customer experience.

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TCS Retail Expertise and Global Recognition

TCS brings 30 years of Finland presence, Top Employer recognition by Top Employers Institute, and experience with top 10 global retailers worldwide. With over 600,000 employees across 55 countries, 202 service delivery centres, and FY2025 revenue exceeding $30 billion, TCS recently launched its first Nordic region TCS Pace Studio in Stockholm, reinforcing regional commitment.

Strategic Focus on Omnichannel Customer Experience

The collaboration addresses retail industry transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving customer expectations. TCS will support Kesko's adaptive enterprise strategy through immersive, unified, and hyper-personalised omnichannel experiences spanning store operations, merchandising, supply chain, marketing, pricing strategies, and business model reinvention across multiple geographies.

Tata Consultancy Services Share Price Performance

On August 20, 2025, Tata Consultancy Services share price opened at ₹3,010.90 on NSE, below the previous close of ₹3,016.20. During the day, it surged to ₹3,101.70 and dipped to ₹3,010.90. The stock is trading at ₹3,098.50 as of 2:48 PM. The stock registered a significant gain of 2.73%.

Over the past week, it has moved up by 2.05%, over the past month, it has declined by 1.93%, and over the past 3 months, it has declined by 10.34%.

Conclusion

TCS's strategic partnership with Kesko for AI-powered retail transformation across Nordics and Baltics demonstrates comprehensive technology modernisation through SAP S4, intelligent automation, and machine learning capabilities. 

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