Axfood’s sales rise by 1.2 percent in April

Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,389 mkr (2,360), an increase of 1.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group decreased by 0.6% for the month of February, with an 0.8% increase in like-for-like sales.

Sales for the period January-April 2007 rose 0,6%, with a 1.4% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 9,334 mkr (9,180), an increase of 1,7%. Net sales for Axfood's stores (wholly owned and franchise units) rose 2,0%, with a 1,7% rise in like-for-like sales.

Hemköp’s sales (wholly owned and franchise units) increased by 2.5 % during the month, with a 2.2% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 1.3%, with a 1.5% rise in like-for-like sales.

Net sales for Hemköp's wholly owned stores decreased 3,4% during the month, with an 0.3% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales decreased by 3.9%, with a 0.2% rise in like-for-like sales.

Willys’ sales increased by 0.5% during the month, with a 1,0% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 2.4% with a 1.8% rise in like-for-like sales.