Axfood’s sales rises by 1.0 percent in December

Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,629 m (2,602), an increase of 1.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 1.9% for the month of December, with an 1.9% increase in like-for-like sales.

Sales for the period January-December 2006 rose 4.0%, with a 1.0% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 28,808 m (28,086), an increase of 2.6%. Net sales for Axfood's stores (wholly owned and franchise units) rose 5.3%, with a 1.3% rise in like-for-like sales.

Hemköp’s sales decreased by 9.1% during the month, with a 2.3% decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales decreased by 6.1%, with a 0.2% decrease in like-for-like sales.

Net sales for Hemköp's stores (wholly owned and franchise units) decreased 4.0% during the month, with an 1.1 % decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales rose 0.2%, with a 1.1% rise in like-for-like sales.

Willys’ sales increased by 8,4% during the month, with a 4.0% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 9.9%, with a 1.6% rise in like-for-like sales.

Willys hemma’s sales decreased by 8.7% during the month, with a 2.9% decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales decreased by 5.0%, with a 3.1% decrease in like-for-like sales.