Style index from Svensk Handel Stil shows that sales of clothing in the dealer channel, measured in comparable units and in current prices, fell by 0.3 percent in March compared with the same month last year. The corresponding figure for sales in shoe stores show a decrease of 3.8 percent. So far this year, from January […]
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Strong Swedish retail sales in February
The extra sales day in February boosted Swedish retail sales significantly. The turnover increased by 8.7 percent from February 2015 to February 2016. Retail trade for consumables showed an increase of 6.4 percent, while durables increased by 10.8 percent. In constant prices and working day adjusted the retail trade sales volume increased by 3.9 percent in […]
Large volume increase in February’s retail sales
The Finnish retail sales grew by 2.3 per cent year-on-year in February. Especially the grocery trade boosted the numbers by a 4.1 percent increase in volume. (more…)
Swedish retailers does not want to increase staff numbers
More Swedish retailers believe their sales will increase, while the number who believe they will hire more staff is on status quo. Future indicator now rises and lands at -12 according to the Swedish Trade Barometer in March. ”Sales developed well in 2015 and it is usually followed by more jobs but now the low plans to hire […]
Swedish retail forecast set lower than 2015
After the strongest retail growth in eight years, the forecast for Sweden 2016 is 4.0 percent. ”Retail sales have grown every year since 1997 and will do so again this year,” said Michael Cronholm Consultant on HUI Research. Inhibiting factors like higher taxes and stricter amortization requirements, however, that growth will be lower than last […]
Stronger fashion sales in February
Style index from Svensk Handel Stil shows that sales of clothing in the Swedish dealer channel, measured in comparable units and in current prices, rose 3.2 percent in February compared with the same month last year. (more…)
Electronics sales improved after weak start
The Swedish Electronics industry had a weak start to the year, but in February, the value of total sales were one percent better than the same month last year. (more…)
Swedish retail sales volumes increased in January
The Swedish retail trade increased in both turnover and volume in January. Especially durables where sports and leisure peaked with cold temperatures. (more…)
Groceries kept up the Danish retail sales level in January
Danish retail sales had a tough January. The total volume remained the same as last year, but the sales of daily commodities weighed up for declining sales of fashion and other consumer goods. (more…)
Gothenburg the new hotspot for retail establishment
2.4 million square meters of new retail space in shopping centers and retail areas are planned in Sweden. This represents 14 Mall of Scandinavia or like the entire e-commerce would be converted into physical retail. Especially great is the interest in Gothenburg, according to a survey of shopping centers and commercial areas carried out by […]
Swedish convenience stores’ sales and confidence on top
Convenience index from the Swedish Convenience & Fast Food shows that sales, measured in comparable units and in current prices, rose 3.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. Traders’ future confidence is now at 54 percentage points, indicating the start of 2016 also will be good. (more…)
Norwegian retail sales up 2.8 percent in December
The price increase on groceries kept the total retail sales up for Christmas in Norway, December retail sales was 2.8 percent higher than December 2014. But volumes turned down by 2.7 percent. Consumables lifted the sales with a 3.3 percent increase. In volume the increase was 0.6 percent. (more…)
2015 the strongest Swedish retail year since the financial crisis
December continued the strong trend in retail sales. An increase in 4.7 percent in current prices and 3.4 percent in adjusted prices was boosted by strong food sales and strong off-season categories such as home hardware. Toys retailers had a better Christmas than expected. The total retail sales increase for 2015 stops at 5.7 percent. (more…)
Finnish December sales up 1.5%
Prices fall in Finland, but the Christmas sales had a better development than expected. The retail trade turnover grew by 1.5 percent and volumes by 3.0 percent, according to the fresh flash estimate from Statistics Finland. (more…)
Danish December retail sales a disappointment
The December sales was weaker than expected in Danish retail. Only the food sales reports an increase, while fashion and other consumer goods reports a decline in both volume and value compared to last year. All on all, the total retail sales in December grew by 0.73 percent and was the same in volume, according […]
New numbers: Finnish retail trade up 1.2 percent
According to Statistics Finland, sales in total trade increased by 0.4 percent in November from November 2014. Sales in retail trade increased by 1.2 percent in November. Among industries belonging to retail trade, department store trade developed more positively than daily consumer goods trade: sales in department stores went up by 1.8 percent from one […]
Record growth for building materials
Construction and iron index from the Swedish industry organization of Building material dealers show that sales measured in comparable units and in current prices increased by 17.9 percent in November. So far this year (January to November), sales rose by 11.1 percent. All indications are that 2015 will be a record year in terms of […]
Finnish retail sales up 1.2 percent in November
According to Statistics Finland’s retail trade flash estimate, the sales of retail trade increased by 1.2 percent in November from November 2014. Over the same period, the volume of retail trade sales, from which the impact of prices has been eliminated, grew by 2.6 percent. In daily consumer goods trade, sales contracted by 0.4 percent […]
No big Black Friday boost in Denmark
Danish retail sales reports a moderate growth November, despite the new boost from Black Friday. The turnover and volume rise was 1.1 percent and 1.0 percent respectively compared to November last year. Fashion and some durables categories increased sales the most. (more…)
Swedish retail sales up 7.0 percent in November
The turnover for Swedish retail trade measured in current prices increased by 7.0 percent from November 2014 to November 2015. In volume, the Swedish retail trade sales volume increased by 5.2 percent in November compared with the same month last year. Retail sales for consumables increased by 2.0 percent while retail sales for durables increased […]
Black Friday gave November huge sales growth for electronics
Trade growth in consumer electronics stood almost still during August to October. Then came Black Friday – and raised the growth rate of 17 percent for November. (more…)
Forecast: Swedish retail expected to remain strong after success year
The successful year in 2015 with around 5.5 percent growth will be difficult to surpass for Swedish retail. HUI estimates that growth in the market is still strong, but will slow down somewhat because of the uncertainty factors in social development. (more…)
Finnish retail sales down 2.6 percent in October
Finnish retail trade declined by 2.6 percent in turnover and 1.1 percent in volume in October. A steep decline in wholesale trade pushed the total numbers down further. Turnover sales in total trade dropped by 6.5 percent year-on-year in October (more…)
Swedish retailers more pessimistic
Swedish retailers does not have a strong belief in next year’s development. According to Svensk Handel’s Trade Barometer, an increasing amount forecast a decline in sales, falling profitability and reduced staff due to new regulations. (more…)
Norwegian cross border shopping slowly declining
Despite declining exchange rates Norwegians go on shopping just as much as before, according to Statistics Norway’s cross border indices. But comparing the third quarter with last year results in a significant decline. (more…)
Durables continue to boost Swedish retail sales
The Swedish retail trade sales volume increased by 5.0 percent in October compared with the same month last year. Retail sales for consumables increased by 1.6 percent while retail sales for durables increased by 7.7 percent. The information from Statistics Sweden is working day adjusted. (more…)
Norwegian retail sales up 4.75% – largest grocery turnover increase this year
Norwegian retail sales increased in October, especially the food sales with over five percent increase compared to same month last year. Even the volume sales increased, totally by 1.05 percent and for grocery by 2.0 percent. (more…)
Finnish retail trade turnover down 2.3 percent in October
According to Statistics Finland’s retail trade flash estimate, the sales of retail trade decreased by 2.3 percent in October from October 2014. Turnover developed weaker than sales volume both in retail trade and in daily consumer goods trade due to fallen prices. The volume of retail trade sales, from which the impact of prices has been […]
Building and hardware sales still a winner
Construction and ironware index from the industry organization Building & Iron Merchants show that Swedish sales measured in comparable units and in current prices increased by 11.5 percent in October. So far this year sales rose by 10.4 percent. (more…)
Fashion sales boost Denmark’s good retail trend
Retail sales in Denmark is continuing on the good trend. Sales in October rose by 2.5 percent compared to last year and 0.5 percent to the previous month and the third quarter was 1.2 percent better than the second, adjusted for inflation and normal seasonal fluctuations. Fashion sales was the best performer, but this may also have a negative […]
Trend upwards for Swedish specialist fashion retail
Swedish style index from Svensk Handel Stil show that October-sales of clothing from specialist retailers, measured in comparable units and in current prices, increased by 8.7 percent compared with the same month last year. The corresponding figure for sales in shoe stores show an increase of 5.5 percent. ”If sales have been worse we’d surely be […]
Nordic bankruptcy comparison: Retail most affected industries in Sweden and Denmark
A new Nordic bankruptcy comparison shows that corporate bankruptcies decreases in all four Nordic countries this year compared with 2012 to 2014. And with 14 percent fewer bankruptcies in the past year, Sweden is the country where the bankruptcies declined the most. Over a four year period, the decline has been greatest in Denmark, with […]
Nine out of ten experience bad m-sites
We use internet more and more through our phones. But a customer might be gone forever after experiencing a bad mobile site – especially if it’s an older customer. (more…)
Slower Swedish retail growth in August
Swedish retail sales continues upwards, but with a slower growth speed in August. Sales of consumables grew 2.0 percent with the help from price increases. (more…)
Swedish retail forecast adjusted upwards
The sales growth in the Swedish retail sector continues to be strong, and so far this year, the increase is 5.2 percent. HUI Research is now re-writing its forecast and expects that retail sales will grow by 4.5 percent in 2015. (more…)
Finnish grocery sales down 3.1 percent in August
Finnish retail trade sales fell by 3.0 per cent year-on-year in August. The grocery sales continue to be impacted by price pressure – but also in volume, sales contracted by 1.7 percent. (more…)
Danish backlash in fashion sales and consumer confidence
Danish retail sales dropped some in August, but over the past three months there has been increase of 0.8 percent. in sales. “We can now see the summer as a whole and conclude that the stores had a summer sale which is not entirely bad,” comments economist of Danish Industry, Mira Lie Nielsen. (more…)
This is how the new budget will affect Swedish retail
The Swedish government presented the budget for 2016 yesterday. But the Swedish Trade Federation are concerned that the costs for young employees will increase by 3.5 billion SEK. “The government should make it easier to hire, not harder”, Svensk Handel CEO Karin Johansson comments on the government’s budget. (more…)
Gekås – now Sweden’s second largest shopping center
The largest discount store in the Nordic region, Gekås in Ullared, is now also on track to become the largest shopping center in Sweden. According to Swedish Shopping Centre Directory, only Kungens Kurva outside Stockholm beats it when it comes to turnover. (more…)
High domestic growth for Swedish e-commerce
PostNord’s E-Business Tendency Survey for the second quarter for the second quarter of 2015 reports an increase in Swedish online sales by 21 percent in the second quarter compared with the same period of 2014. The e-commerce survey for the second quarter will be presented in Borås on Thursday, writes Dagenshandel.se. Especially the sales from national sites is […]
2.6 % rise in Finnish department store sales in July
More exact numbers of the retail trade in Finland in July reveals that the rise in total sales was mostly due to increasing sales in department stores and motor vehicle sales. (more…)
Stockholm to have 25% of Sweden’s population in 30 years
New figures show that the Stockholm between 2015 and 2045 is expected to increase by 33.9 percent or more than 800 000 people. This means that over 3 million people will be living in Greater Stockholm in 2045. (more…)
New figures: Ikea is the biggest game changer in Swedish retail
The Ikea-effect has a great impact on the retail trade in Sweden, more than anything else. The two cities where Ikea has established stores and other commerce in recent years were those where retail sales grew the most in 2014. (more…)
Norwegian fashion, hardware and books sales boosted retail sales in July
The turnover in Norwegian retail grew by 5.2 percent in July, compared to last year. It was mainly durables like fashion and building hardware behind the increase. Consumables increased by 1.31 percent, but decreased in volume. (more…)
Swedish retail grew 7.7 percent in July
July was a great month for Swedish retailers. Durables showed its single strongest growth since 2007 with an increase of 12.7 percent – many subcategories reached over ten percent growth. (more…)
Growing Finnish trade of durables in June
According to Statistics Finland, retail trade sales grew by 0.6 per cent in June from June 2014. (more…)
Danish fashion sales, the light of June
According to Statistics Denmark, retail sales increased by 2.13 percent in June compared to June 2014. Especially the fashion retailers compensated for the weak May sales. But food sales decreased, following the Nordic pattern. ”We see a healthy increase in sales and consumer confidence,” “says tax policy chief Jacob Ravn from the Danish Chamber of Commerce. […]
Swedish retail sales up 5.6 percent in June
From a hot summer in 2014 to a cooler in 2015, Swedish retail sales increased by 5.6 percent in June. Consumables increased by 2.1 percent while durables alternated and showed its strongest growth so far this year with an increase of 8.4 percent. Building materials paint and books increased the most, but also fashion made […]
Finnish retail sales grew slowly in June
The retail sales in Finland grew by 0.3 percent year-on-year in June. In daily consumer goods trade, price pressure made the sales contract by 0,7 percent – but the volume increased by 0.5 percent. (more…)
Pessimistic future views from Swedish retailers
Swedish retailers have sold more than ever this year, but profitability goes down due to the large summer sales. And next month, it will be more expensive to hire young staff. Now, the indicators of future faith drops to the lowest level this year. (more…)