Sales development in April 2017
H&M group sales including VAT increased by 7 percent in local currencies in April 2017 compared to the same month the previous year. The total number of stores in the group amounted to 4,474 on 30 April 2017 compared to 4,035 stores on 30 April 2016. Percentage sales development for the month of May and total revenue in SEK for the second quarter (March to May) will be published in a separate press release on 15 June 2017 at 08.00 (CET). The six-month report, covering the period 1 December 2016 to 31 May 2017, will be published on 29 June 2017 at 08.00 (CET). Karl-Johan Persson, CEO