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Temu and Shein at the Bottom – Worst Reputation in the Nordics

E-commerce platforms Temu and Shein are the companies that have the lowest confidence among consumers in the Nordic region, shows a new study. .

Temu and Shein at the Bottom – Worst Reputation in the Nordics

Many bought shoes in January

The year started strong for the fashion trade and particularly well did the shoe sales, according to the Swedish Trade Style Index for January 2025. .

Many bought shoes in January

Chinese Low-Price Actors Boost E-commerce

The Swedish e-commerce turned over 160 billion kronor last year. This means a recovery compared to a weak 2023.

Chinese Low-Price Actors Boost E-commerce

Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries

At least 1,300 kronor more per month and higher compensation for part-time employees who work more than what the contract states. The employers want to freeze the starting salaries.

Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries

Tight situation in retail trade – growing Shein concern

Daily goods and party trade are starting to see a brighter future, but the so-called future indicator is declining within occasional purchase trade, shows Swedish Trade's trade barometer for January 2025. .

Tight situation in retail trade – growing Shein concern

More online Christmas shopping in November than in December

November online shopping has for the first time surpassed December shopping. Swedish Trade's e-commerce indicator shows that Christmas shopping is already starting with the Black Friday sales in November.

More online Christmas shopping in November than in December

More Stores Exposed to Threats or Violence

Almost five out of ten surveyed stores have been exposed to some form of crime or threatening behavior. This is shown by Svensk Handel's compilation of the survey Trygghetsbarometern for 2024.

More Stores Exposed to Threats or Violence

Kristersson wants to act against Chinese online companies

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not rule out legislation to tackle Chinese low-price predators that abuse free competition. .

Kristersson wants to act against Chinese online companies

Up for Clothes – Down for Shoes

Clothing sales increased by 6. 4 percent in December.

Up for Clothes – Down for Shoes

One in five buys Christmas gifts on Chinese websites

Christmas shopping, an important period for many retailers, is expected to amount to 24 billion kronor this year, according to a prognosis from Svensk Handel. This is a slightly higher sum than the prognosis from last year.

One in five buys Christmas gifts on Chinese websites

Recovery in Sight for Retail Trade

2024 has been characterized by cautious consumers. A recovery for retail is predicted for next year, but consumers' caution is likely to persist.

Recovery in Sight for Retail Trade

Black Week did not boost clothing sales

The last week of November did not give the same boost to clothing retail as it usually does. The Swedes held on to their wallets and e-commerce declined compared to last year.

Black Week did not boost clothing sales

Second-hand goods for over a billion

The trade in used goods continues to grow and in October, the second-hand market turned over 1. 3 billion kronor, according to new figures from Svensk Handel.

Second-hand goods for over a billion

Optimism despite tough times for retail

Interest rate cuts and declining inflation make Swedish retailers look more positively on the future, according to this month's trade barometer. Future confidence is growing, particularly in the daily goods trade, but also for occasional purchase trade, it continues to rise.

Optimism despite tough times for retail

Svantesson: The Consumer Has a Great Responsibility

Over half a million Swedes shopped from Chinese low-price websites in October, according to Svensk Handel. According to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party), consumers have a great responsibility to shop from sites with fair terms.

Svantesson: The Consumer Has a Great Responsibility

Fake ID apps spread among young people: "Well-made"

The police are warning about fake ID apps. Ica recommends that stores do not accept them and Systembolaget has stopped digital ID cards.

Fake ID apps spread among young people: "Well-made"

Trade tightens security after shootings

The shooting in Kungens kurva is the latest in a series of incidents in shopping centers and restaurants in Sweden. Now, Svensk Handel is strengthening its security routines, reports P4 Stockholm.

Trade tightens security after shootings

New experiences to save future stores

The physical stores have survived both the pandemic and the recession. But how do you attract consumers in the future as well? Smart fitting rooms and secret product vending machines are some of the answers.

New experiences to save future stores

Mild weather slows down clothing sales

The mild weather is holding back the demand for warmer clothing and shoes, which is affecting sales negatively. .

Mild weather slows down clothing sales

New experiences to save the future of stores

The physical stores have survived both the pandemic and the recession. But how do you attract consumers in the future as well? Smart fitting rooms and secret product vending machines are some of the answers.

New experiences to save the future of stores

Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line

Seven out of ten in retail trade work part-time. Three out of ten thus have such a low salary that they fall below the poverty line.

Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line

Christmas Sales Expected to Break Records

Despite the lowconjuncture, HUI expects that sales in December will set a record. Christmas trade has been very resilient even during the tough years, says William Lindquist, analyst at the industry organization.

Christmas Sales Expected to Break Records

Before Halloween – 2,000 tons of pumpkins to be picked

The interest in pumpkins is growing increasingly. So are the harvests for Sweden's largest pumpkin growers.

Before Halloween – 2,000 tons of pumpkins to be picked

Widespread trade pessimism: "Not a bright prognosis"

Future confidence in Swedish trade is somewhat divided, shows the month's trade barometer. The party and daily goods trade see a slightly brighter future, while the future indicator for occasional purchase goods drops sharply.

Widespread trade pessimism: "Not a bright prognosis"