By Dominic Chopping 
 

Finnish retail group Kesko Oyj (KESBV.HE) said Tuesday it has signed a licensing deal that will see Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) open stores within K-store food chains throughout Finland.

The first store will open in K-citymarket Sello in Espoo later this year, with further locations planned for key business areas, including outside greater Helsinki.

Recruitment of employees for the new Starbucks store will begin in April.

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