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E-commerce Rebounds in March with 11% Growth

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

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. I think it sounds a bit too little? says candy enthusiast Lotta Malmberg.

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

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

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

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

E-commerce slowed down significantly last month. Turnover amounted to 9.7 billion kronor, a decrease of 16 percent compared to February last year, according to Svensk Handel's e-commerce indicator.

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 We have not withdrawn the notice, says Jolan Wennberg, deputy chairman of the trade union Livs.

Snus Deliveries Secure as Strike Notice Withdrawn in Sweden

Decline for clothes and shoes in February

Trade Remains Pessimistic

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

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

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

The Swedish e-commerce turned over 160 billion kronor last year. This means a recovery compared to a weak 2023. Purchases from abroad – not least from the Chinese low-price giants – are increasing sharply.

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

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

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

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

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

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 – but no shopping spree to expect, says William Lindquist, analyst at HUI Research.