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50 new Hemköp stores to open in Stockholm

The Annual General Meeting of the Vi Retailers Association has resolved that its individual retailers can sign a chain agreement with Hemköp. Under the agreement, which takes effect in January 2012, approximately 50 new Hemköp stores will open in Stockholm.The agreement is part of the long-term development of the cooperation between the Vi Retailers Association and Axfood that was started two years ago. "At Hemköp we are happy about this opportunity to strengthen the chain with an additional 50 stores, and we welcome the added expertise and entrepreneurship. This will strengthen Hemköp's

Hemköp first to offer plastic bags made of renewable material

Hemköp will be the first retailer in Sweden to offer plastic bags made of renewable material. The bags are made of “green” polyethylene, in which the main raw material is sugarcane. Plastic bags made of green polyethylene result in 70%-75% less CO2 emissions than ordinary plastic bags. The new bags will be available at all Hemköp stores at the start of 2011.“Finally, a recyclable thermoplastic bag made of recyclable material has become a reality in Sweden,” says Åsa Domeij, Head of Environment and Social Responsibility at Axfood/Hemköp. “This is Sweden’s first truly environmental plastic

Organic products support Save the Children

From 20-26 September, sales of Garant Ekologiska organic products will be supporting Save the Children. One krona per item sold at Hemköp will be donated to Save the Children’s education project in Ivory Coast.“We want to support the important work of Save the Children while also encouraging our customers to buy organic products,” explains Elisabet Green-Karlsson, Marketing Manager at Hemköp. “Hemköp’s commitment to the education of children through Save the Children is extremely welcome! Together with Hemköp’s customers and thanks to the campaign for Garant Ekologiska products, we can

New Marketing Manager at Hemköp

Elisabet Green-Karlsson has been appointed as Hemköp’s new Marketing Manager.Elisabet has previously held the position of Head of the Private Label Design Department within Axfood Assortment & Purchasing. Elisabet has worked for Axfood Assortment & Purchasing since 2002, chiefly with brand issues and the development and design of Private Label products. Elisabet Green-Karlsson will be a member of Hemköp’s Executive Committee and will take up her post on 01-09-2009.

Hemköp issues dismissal notices for ten employees at the support office

Hemköpskedjan AB has issued dismissal notices for ten salaried employees at its support office in Solna. These dismissals are a result of the action programme at Hemköp that was announced earlier.Negotiations in accordance with the Swedish Codetermination Act (MBL) have been initiated with the trade union. The negotiations are expected to be completed within one week.For further information, please contactAnders Fahlgren, HR Director at Hemköp, Tel. +46 8 553 999 82Maria Nobel, Communications Director at Hemköp, Tel. +46 8 553 999 23

Hemköp revises staff scheduling in Stockholm stores

Hemköp has conducted a review of the staff scheduling in its stores in Stockholm. The review has been aimed at ensuring that staffing is greatest during times when customer numbers are largest in the stores. This has led to changes in work schedules.As a result of these changes, work hours corresponding to 24 full-time positions have been eliminated. Those affected are mainly part-time employees, entailing an increase in the portion of full-time employees.Hemköp and the Salaried Employees Union (HTF) have conducted local negotiations for the ten stores affected. These negotiations have

Hemköp opens new store in Örebro

At 11 a.m. today, 8 March, Hemköp will open its doors in Örebro following months of preparation. Gerd Engman, former mayor of Örebro, will be on hand for the grand opening of the newly built store at Tingslagsgatan 7. The store is a tribute to food appreciation and features staffed deli counters and a passion for food and health."It feels very exciting to finally open the doors to Örebro's best grocery store," says store manager Mikael Hellström, who has been planning the store for several months. "We offer our customers an inspiring store that puts the spotlight on our passion for food and

Stockholmers take the lead in choosing more wholesome foods for their Christmas traditions – People in Norrland and Småland least wholesome in Christmas eating habits

Stockholmers think the most about their health at Christmas. People in Norrland and Småland do so the least. A closer look at the more wholesome alternatives surfacing on people’s Christmas buffets shows that people in eastern Sweden have increased their purchases of such foods. People in Norrland are buying even more Christmas sausage, Christmas beer and headcheese, while consumers in Skåne are buying more and more kale and sweet & sour cabbage (brunkål).Hemköp’s statistics are based on a selection of Swedish Christmas products from grocery stores across the country during the 2005

Candy free cash-counters taste sweet – rolls out all over Sweden

Starting today, candy free cash-counters are available in the whole of Sweden and Hemköp is yet again showing how its’ new core value, “Helping you to do healthier shopping”, is a long-term commitment and a good choice for consumers.Child obesity is a major issue. In the United States, 35 percent of the children are overweight and in Europe the number is 20-25 percent. Hemköp sees the candy free cash-counters as a part of taking greater responsibility for the Swedish public health and not least the health of children. Late April 2006, Hemköp therefore launched its large health initiative to

Hemköp strengthens its executive management

Hemköp is strengthening its executive management team as part of its continued work on becoming even better. Katarina Gabrielson has been named as the company's new Marketing Director, and Anders Fahlgren has been appointed as the new Head of Human Resources. Katarina Gabrielson joins Hemköp from Reitangruppen and will assume her duties in October. Anders Fahlgren worked most recently for McDonald's and will begin next week. Following the changes announced today, Hemköp's executive management team will be as follows: President – Per Uebel Director of Operations, Vice President – Thomas

Sweden divided by herring at Midsummer – Herring in mustard-cream sauce most popular in the north and onion-pickled herring favoured in the south

Midsummer is a Swedish tradition that Swedes stick closely to. Especially when it comes to traditional Midsummer food, which starts with myriad variants of pickled herring, sour cream, roe, crispbread and cheese. Sales statistics compiled by Hemköp from Midsummer 2005 show that people from the Norrland province stick most closely to their traditional Midsummer dishes, while sales of pickled herring are greatest in south-eastern Sweden. Breaking down the country into pickled herring variants, it is apparent that herring in mustard-cream sauce is the most popular in northern, central and

Communiqué from Axfood AB's (formerly Hemköpskedjan AB) Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2000

Communiqué from Axfood AB's (formerly Hemköpskedjan AB) Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2000 Dividend At the Annual General Meeting of Axfood AB held today, the proposed shareholder dividend for 1999 of SEK 2.60 per share was approved. Shares issued at the Extraordinary General Meeting on February 10, 2000, are not eligible for the 1999 dividend. The record date for the dividend was set at Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Dividends are expected to be sent out by the Swedish Securities Register Center (VPC) on Friday, May 19, 2000. Board of Directors The Annual General Meeting re-elected directors

Axfood the new group name for Hemköp, D&D and SPAR

Axfood the new group name for Hemköp, D&D and SPAR Axfood is the new name of the parent company of the grocery trade group, made up by Hemköp, D&D and SPAR Sweden and SPAR Finland. This was decided at Hemköp's annual general meeting today. The change of name is an important step in the creation of one of the largest listed Nordic grocery trade groups. The group will enable both increased efficiency and better supply and service to consumers. "With a mutual name, we will become more competitive and clear", said Mats Jansson, President and CEO of Axfood AB. "The name will work as an overall

The Separate listing of Hemköp shares denoted AkU in the VPC ("Swedish Securities Register Centre") ceases

The Separate listing of Hemköp shares denoted AkU in the VPC ("Swedish Securities Register Centre") ceases The last trading day for shares denoted AkU is Monday May 15, 2000 As of Monday May 22, shares previously denoted AkU are estimated to obtain the notation Ak in addition to being available on the shareholders' VP accounts The Separate listing of the shares of Hemköpskedjan AB (publ) that were issued in connection with the merger with D&D Dagligvaror AB during the Spring of 2000, and that are not entitled to receiving dividend for the financial year of 1999 (denoted AkU in the Swedish

Interim Report For the period January 1 € March 31, 2000

Interim Report For the period January 1 - March 31, 2000 AxFood has been proposed as the new name of Hemköpskedjan AB. Consolidated sales increased by 4.2 percent, to SEK 5.7 bn. The periods are not comparable, since Easter sales last year took place during March. Operating income amounted to SEK 52 m (SEK 59 m). Income after financial items amounted to SEK 5 m (SEK 47 m). Earnings were charged with SEK 27 m in structural costs and development expenditures, and SEK 25 m in transaction costs related directly to the merger. During the second quarter, AxFood acquired two Swedish discount

Lars Nilsson, 44, has been named Head of Finance and IT at the NFC group

Lars Nilsson, 44, has been named Head of Finance and IT at the NFC group. In connection with this appointment, Lars Nilsson has been named Executive Vice President and member of the Executive Management. Lars Nilsson joins the NFC group from Thomson International Holidays, where he served as chief financial officer. Prior to this he held several management positions in the ABB group. The appointment takes effect on June 26, 2000. For further information, please contact: Mats Jansson, President and CEO, tel. +46-8-700 66 30, or +46-70-569 48 11 The "New Food Company" is the working name of

The New Food Company (NFC)

The New Food Company (NFC) Lars Otterbeck will be leaving his position as President and CEO of D&D Dagligvaror, which is a subsidiary of the New Food Company (NFC), effective April 18. He will be taking over as President and CEO of SPP in May 2000. Håkan Matz will be taking over as President and CEO of D&D Dagligvaror alongside his position as President and CEO of Hemköp, effective April 18. In connection with this, Håkan Matz has been named Executive Vice President of the NFC group. Kent Peterson has been named as a member of the NFC group's executive management, effective April 18. He

Approximately 99.9 percent acceptance in the offer to the shareholders in D&D

Approximately 99.9 percent acceptance in the offer to the shareholders in D&D The offer from Hemköpskedjan AB (publ) ("Hemköp") to the shareholders in D&D Dagligvaror AB (publ) ("D&D") in connection with the combination between the companies has, during the initial and the prolonged acceptance periods, been accepted by shareholders in D&D representing approximately 99.9 percent of the total number of shares and votes in D&D. Settlement for shares redeemed during the extended subscription period, from 26 February up to and including 7 April 2000, is expected to be initiated on 25 April 2000.

Approximately 99 percent acceptance in the offer to the shareholders in D&D

Approximately 99 percent acceptance in the offer to the shareholders in D&D The subscription period is further prolonged until 7 April 2000 The offer from Hemköpskedjan AB (publ) ("Hemköp") to the shareholders in D&D Dagligvaror AB (publ) ("D&D") in connection with the combination between the companies has during the initial and the prolonged acceptance period been accepted by shareholders in D&D representing approximately 99 percent of the total number of shares and votes in D&D. The combination has been implemented. Hemköp today owns approximately 98.4 percent of the total number of

Hemköp's sales increased by 8.6 percent in February

Hemköp's sales increased by 8.6 percent in February Hemköp posted a 8.6 percent increase in February sales, including VAT, to SEK 481 m (443). Accumulated sales in 2000, including VAT, have increased by 7.3 percent to SEK 979 m (912). Further questions, please contact: Hemköpskedjan AB, Tel +46 23 589 00 Håkan Matz, President and CEO Dan Lundqvist, Vice President and CFO Bengt Andersson, Vice President, Marketing ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.

New shares are issued in Hemköp in connection with the combination between Hemköp and D&D

New shares are issued in Hemköp in connection with the combination between Hemköp and D&D 25,358,595 new shares in Hemköpskedjan AB ("Hemköp") have been issued in connection with the combination between Hemköp and D&D Dagligvaror AB ("D&D") to create the "New Food Company". The number of shares in the "New Food Company" (Hemköp) will hence amount to 50,358,595. The newly issued shares, temporarily designated "AkU" by VPC (the Swed- ish Securities Register), will be listed on the OM Stockholm Exchange's A- list as of 17 March 2000. The newly issued shares will be separately listed with the

Settlement in connection with the combination of Hemköp and D&D delayed until 17 March

Settlement in connection with the combination of Hemköp and D&D delayed until 17 March Due to technical reasons, the settlement relating to acceptances furnished during the ordinary subscription period ending 25 February 2000 is delayed and will be initiated around 17 March 2000. The newly issued shares are expected to be listed on the OM Stockholm Exchange's A-list around 17 March 2000. The newly issued shares, temporarily called "AkU" by VPC (the Swedish Securities Register) will be separately listed on the OM Stockholm Exchange's A-list with the designation "U" until the Ordinary General

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