Clas Ohlson sales development in October 2012

Sales rose 6% in October to SEK 562 M (531). In local currencies, sales increased 7%.

Compared with the same month in 2011, 18 stores have been added and the total number of stores on October 31 2012 was 167.

Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 12 M (9).

Sales channels (SEK M):

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

Sweden: 255 (247) +3% / +3%

Norway: 234 (220) +6% / +8%

Finland: 52 (42) +25% / +32%

UK: 21 (22) -2% / -4%

Total sales during the first six months (May-October 2012) increased by 5% to SEK 3,076 M (2,940).

The Q2-report for 2012/13 will be published on 12 December 2012.

Source : Clas Ohlson
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