Axfood’s sales January 2008

Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,383 m (2,258), a rise of 5.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 3.9% for the month of January, with a 3.9% rise in like-for-like sales. Net sales for Axfood's stores (wholly owned and franchise units) rose 4.6%, with a 3.8% rise in like-for-like sales.

Hemköp’s sales (wholly owned and franchise units) increased by 3.5 % during the month, with a 0.2% decrease in like-for-like sales. Net sales for Hemköp's wholly owned stores increased by 0.4% during the month, with a 2.1% decrease in like-for-like sales.

Willys’ sales rose by 5.2% during the month, with a 6.0% rise in like-for-like sales.

PrisXtra’s net sales* totalled SEK 61 m (53), a rise of 15.1%. Like-for-like sales rose by 8.5%.