Axfood’s sales rise by 1.4 percent in March

Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,494 m (2,459), an increase of 1.4% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 0.2% for the month of March, with an 0.9% increase in like-for-like sales.

Sales for the period January-March 2007 rose 1,1%, with a 1.6% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 6,943 mkr (6,820), an increase of 1,8%. Net sales for Axfood's stores (wholly owned and franchise units) rose 2,3%, with a 1,8% rise in like-for-like sales.

Hemköp’s sales (wholly owned and franchise units) increased by 1.1 % during the month, with a 0.2% decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 1.0%, with a 1.3% rise in like-for-like sales.

Net sales for Hemköp's wholly owned stores decreased 3,8% during the month, with an 1.8% decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales decreased by 4.1%, with a 0.1% rise in like-for-like sales.

Willys’ sales increased by 1.8% during the month, with a 1,9% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 3.1% with a 1.9% rise in like-for-like sales.