Sales rose 20% in July to SEK 497 M (413). In local currencies, sales increased 18%. Compared with the same month in 2008, 20 stores have been added and the total number of stores on July 31 2009 was 108. Mail order/Internet sales during the month decreased to SEK 5m (7). Sales channels (SEK M): Countries Percentage change: Percentage change, local currency: Sweden 253 (220) +15% +15% Norway: 198 (158) +26% +22% Finland & UK 46 (35) +32% +17% Total sales during the first three months (May-July 2009) increased by 16% to SEK 1 288 m (1 114). The Q1-report for 2009/10 will be published on 10 September 2009. For more information please contact: Klas Balkow, CEO and President: +46 (0)247-447 55 John Womack, Director Information & IR: +46 (0)70-678 24 99