Mekster has been targeting private consumers in Sweden and Norway since 2013. In 2025, Meko decided to increase investment in the e-commerce platform due to growing interest in online shopping among private individuals.
Now we are present in all Nordic markets – a milestone in the offensive to become a leading Nordic destination for all car owners who want to buy spare parts, accessories and workshop products online, says Marcus Fredriksson, CEO of Mekster.
Fredriksson further explains that Mekster targets private customers with a service concept that differs from the group's offering to workshops and wholesalers.
In connection with the geographical expansion, Mekster is also implementing new AI features for e-commerce. The system is intended to provide car owners with advice and alternatives, as a complement to the traditional method of searching for spare parts solely via registration number.
Technology has no intrinsic value in itself, only a simple goal: to help our customers in the best possible way, says Marcus Fredriksson in the press release.
Quarterly Figures Show Margin Improvements
The expansion of e-commerce is taking place during a period when Meko is implementing measures to strengthen profitability and increase organic growth. According to the company's interim report for the first quarter of 2026, net sales decreased by 3 percent to SEK 4.44 billion, which was partly negatively affected by exchange rate effects. Organic growth during the period amounted to 1 percent.
Operating profit (EBIT) improved to SEK 173 million, compared to SEK 161 million during the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
CEO Pehr Oscarson noted in the interim report that the group's cash flow has been strengthened and that net debt has decreased, but that further measures to reduce costs are being implemented. Among other things, a savings program is underway in Poland that involves a reduction in personnel equivalent to approximately 200 full-time positions. Expanding e-commerce to new markets was highlighted in the same report as a central part of the strategy to meet customer demand online and drive growth.