Sales development in May and second quarter 2017
May 2017 The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 4 percent in local currencies in May 2017 compared to the same month the previous year. Converted into SEK sales increased by 8 percent. In the first half of the month sales were affected by tough market conditions in several countries. Sales improved considerably in the second half of the month. Second quarter 2017 In the second quarter of 2017, i.e. during period 1 March to 31 May, sales including VAT increased by 5 percent in local currencies compared to the corresponding quarter the previous year. Converted into SEK