Sales rose 4% in July to SEK 526 M (508). In local currencies, sales increased 5%. Compared with the same month in 2011, 19 stores have been added and the total number of stores on July 31 2012 was 162. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 7 M (6).
Sales channels (SEK M):
Percentage Percentage change,
Countries change: local currency:
Sweden 251 (246) + 2% + 2%
Norway 213 (201) + 6% + 8%
Finland 43 (43) + 1% + 8%
UK 19 (18) + 9% + 3%
Total sales during the first three months (May-July 2012) increased by 5% to SEK 1,462 M (1,387).
The Q1-report for 2012/13 will be published on 5 September 2012.
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Klas Balkow, CEO and President: +46 (0)247-447 55
John Womack, Director Information & IR: +46 (0)247-444 05
The information in this press release comprises information that Clas Ohlson AB (publ) is required to disclose pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was released for publication at 08:00 (CET) on Wednesday 15 August 2012.