Clas Ohlson sales development in July 2012

Sales rose 4% in July to SEK 526 M (508). In local currencies, sales increased 5%. Compared with the same month in 2011, 19 stores have been added and the total number of stores on July 31 2012 was 162. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 7 M (6).

Sales channels (SEK M):

Countries: Percentage change / Percentage change (local currency):

Sweden: 251 (246) +2% / +2%

Norway: 213 (201) +6% / +8%

Finland: 43 (43) +1% / +8%

UK: 19 (18) +9% / +3%

Total sales during the first three months (May-July 2012) increased by 5% to SEK 1,462 M (1,387).

The Q1-report for 2012/13 will be published on 5 September 2012.

Source : Clas Ohlson
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