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Trade Remains Pessimistic

Tough start for e-commerce in January
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Tough start for e-commerce in January

E-commerce in Sweden lost momentum in January according to figures from Svensk Handel.
Temu and Shein at the Bottom – Worst Reputation in the Nordics
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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.
Many bought shoes in January
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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.
Chinese Low-Price Actors Boost E-commerce
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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
Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries
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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
Tight situation in retail trade – growing Shein concern
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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.
More online Christmas shopping in November than in December
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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 Stores Exposed to Threats or Violence
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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
Kristersson wants to act against Chinese online companies
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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.
Up for Clothes – Down for Shoes
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Up for Clothes – Down for Shoes

One in five buys Christmas gifts on Chinese websites
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One in five buys Christmas gifts on Chinese websites

Recovery in Sight for Retail Trade
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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
Black Week did not boost clothing sales
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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
Second-hand goods for over a billion
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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
Optimism despite tough times for retail
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Optimism despite tough times for retail

Svantesson: The Consumer Has a Great Responsibility
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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
Fake ID apps spread among young people: "Well-made"
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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
Trade tightens security after shootings
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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
New experiences to save future stores
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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
Mild weather slows down clothing sales
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Mild weather slows down clothing sales

The mild weather is holding back the demand for warmer clothing and shoes, which is affecting sales negatively.
New experiences to save the future of stores
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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
Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line
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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
Christmas Sales Expected to Break Records
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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
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