Axfood’s sales rise by 1.3 percent in May

Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,508 m (2,477), an increase of 1.3% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group decreased by 0.7% for the month of April, with no change in like-for-like sales.

Sales for the period January-May 2007 rose 0,4%, with a 1.1% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 11,839 m (11,657), an increase of 1,6%. Net sales for Axfood's stores (wholly owned and franchise units) rose 1,8%, with a 1,4% rise in like-for-like sales.

Hemköp’s sales (wholly owned and franchise units) increased by 1.0 % during the month, with a 0.6% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 1.3%, with a 1.3% rise in like-for-like sales.

Net sales for Hemköp's wholly owned stores decreased 4.1% during the month, with an 0.6% decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales decreased by 4.0%, with no change in like-for-like sales.

Willys’ sales increased by 0.6% during the month, with a 0,3% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 2.1% with a 1.5% rise in like-for-like sales.