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Second Hand Sales Decline in First Half of the Year
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Second Hand Sales Decline in First Half of the Year

Second hand sales fell during the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, shows Swedish Trade's indicator.
Swedish Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady, Hints at Possible Cut
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Swedish Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady, Hints at Possible Cut

The Swedish Central Bank leaves the interest rate unchanged but keeps the door open for a reduction this year. Economists are however uncertain that it will become reality
Fashion Retail Sees Growth in July, Low-Price Brands Lead
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Fashion Retail Sees Growth in July, Low-Price Brands Lead

Fashion trade moved strongly forward during the month of July – a particularly large increase was seen for low-price trade, shows Swedish Trade's monthly Style Index.
Second-Hand Market Sees 30% Sales Drop in May
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Second-Hand Market Sees 30% Sales Drop in May

E-commerce Sees 24% Drop in May, Lowest Since 2020
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E-commerce Sees 24% Drop in May, Lowest Since 2020

It was an unusually weak month for e-commerce, which decreased by 24 percent compared to the same month last year, shows Swedish Trade's e-commerce indicator.
Retailers Optimistic About Economic Recovery Ahead
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Retailers Optimistic About Economic Recovery Ahead

Consumption is still slow. But there is an optimism among the traders and brighter times await
Clothing Retail Sales Drop in Cooler May
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Clothing Retail Sales Drop in Cooler May

Sales of clothing and shoes pointed sharply downward during the month of May – which was colder than last year, according to the Swedish Trade Federation's Stilindex.
Systembolaget Strike Averted as Union Reaches Agreement
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Systembolaget Strike Averted as Union Reaches Agreement

There will be no strike at Systembolaget. The union and employer have reached an agreement
More Unions Join Systembolaget Strike Threat
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More Unions Join Systembolaget Strike Threat

Three more trade unions are issuing warnings of strikes for members who work at the head office of Systembolaget. They are thus joining the strike that Unionen announced yesterday
Strike Looms Over Systembolaget as Union Ends Agreement
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Strike Looms Over Systembolaget as Union Ends Agreement

The Union terminates the collective agreement with Svensk Handel and simultaneously announces a strike for the union's members at Systembolaget.
Chinese Low-Cost Retailers Gain Ground in E-Commerce Surge
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Chinese Low-Cost Retailers Gain Ground in E-Commerce Surge

For the second month in a row, e-commerce saw an upswing and the Chinese low-price online retailers took an increasingly larger share, according to Svensk Handel's e-commerce indicator.
Warm April Boosts Fashion Retail Sales in Sweden
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Warm April Boosts Fashion Retail Sales in Sweden

An unusually warm April boosted clothing sales in Sweden, shows the industry organization Swedish Trade's monthly Style Index.
Retailers Face Continued Pessimism Amid Global Uncertainty
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Retailers Face Continued Pessimism Amid Global Uncertainty

E-commerce Rebounds in March with 11% Growth
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E-commerce Rebounds in March with 11% Growth

Easter Eggs Evolve: More Companies Join the Festive Trend
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Easter Eggs Evolve: More Companies Join the Festive Trend

That Easter is important for the food retail trade is old news, but now the holiday's significance is increasing for the rest of the trade. This year, we are actually seeing a fairly large increase compared to last year and even the year before that, says Brill Ivarsson, analyst at Swedish Trade
Swedes to Spend Nearly a Billion Kronor on Easter Candy
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Swedes to Spend Nearly a Billion Kronor on Easter Candy

The Swede buys candy for nearly a billion kronor during the week leading up to Easter, according to a prognosis from Swedish Trade. Each sweet-tooth is expected to spend approximately 200 kronor per person
E-commerce Drives March Surge in Clothing and Shoe Sales
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E-commerce Drives March Surge in Clothing and Shoe Sales

After a weak February, the clothing trade turned upwards in March, shows the industry organization Swedish Trade's monthly Style Index. Above all, e-commerce is doing very well
Sweden's New Trade Deal Boosts Pay and Cuts Working Hours
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Sweden's New Trade Deal Boosts Pay and Cuts Working Hours

Pay rises, shorter working hours and overtime compensation for part-time employees. This is what the new collective agreement entails, which the trade union Handels has negotiated with the employer organization Svensk Handel
Second-Hand Market Sees Over 40 Percent Drop in February
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Second-Hand Market Sees Over 40 Percent Drop in February

The market for second-hand goods fell by over 40 percent in February, compared to the same month last year.
Swedish Trade Outlook Dims as Confidence Hits Record Lows
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Swedish Trade Outlook Dims as Confidence Hits Record Lows

E-commerce in Sweden Sees 16 Percent Drop as Consumer Habits Shift
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E-commerce in Sweden Sees 16 Percent Drop as Consumer Habits Shift

E-commerce slowed down significantly last month. Turnover amounted to 9
Snus Delivery Strike Looms as Union Holds Firm on Notice
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Snus Delivery Strike Looms as Union Holds Firm on Notice

A strike notice that threatens the deliveries of snus to stores around the country remains in place. We have not withdrawn the notice, says Jolan Wennberg, deputy chairman of the trade union Livs
Snus Deliveries Secure as Strike Notice Withdrawn in Sweden
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Snus Deliveries Secure as Strike Notice Withdrawn in Sweden

Decline for clothes and shoes in February
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Decline for clothes and shoes in February

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