Clas Ohlson sales development in September

Sales rose 6% in September to SEK 523 M (495). In local currencies, sales increased 7%. Compared with the same month in 2011, 15 stores have been added and the total number of stores on September 30 2012 was 163.

Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 11 M (9).

Sales channels (SEK M):

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

Sweden: 241 (226) +7% / +7%

Norway: 213 (207) +3% / +6%

Finland: 46 (41) +13% / +21%

UK: 22 (22) +4% / +3%

Total sales during the first five months (May-September 2012) increased by 4% to SEK 2,514 M (2,409).

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

Source : Clas Ohlson
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