Axfood’s sales rise by 2.0 percent in February

Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,192 m (2,149), an increase of 2.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 1.4% for the month of February, with an 2.2% increase in like-for-like sales.

Sales for the period January-February 2007 rose 1,5%, with a 1.9% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 4,450 m (4,362), an increase of 2,0%. Net sales for Axfood's stores (wholly owned and franchise units) rose 2,6%, with a 2,2% rise in like-for-like sales.

Hemköp’s sales (wholly owned and franchise units) increased by 1.0 % during the month, with a 3.2% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 0.6%, with a 2.1% rise in like-for-like sales.
Net sales for Hemköp's wholly owned stores decreased 3,3% during the month, with an 1.6% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales decreased by 4.2%, with a 1.1% rise in like-for-like sales.

Willys’ sales increased by 3.3% during the month, with a 2,4% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 3.9% with a 2.2% rise in like-for-like sales.