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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
Before Halloween – 2,000 tons of pumpkins to be picked
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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
Widespread trade pessimism: "Not a bright prognosis"
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Widespread trade pessimism: "Not a bright prognosis"

Halloween – a billion-dollar industry
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Halloween – a billion-dollar industry

Swedish Trade Rejects Initiative on Part-time Employees
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Swedish Trade Rejects Initiative on Part-time Employees

Foreign e-commerce on the rise – the industry is worried
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Foreign e-commerce on the rise – the industry is worried

Shoe Sales Increase by Five Percent
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Shoe Sales Increase by Five Percent

Still Insecure in Stores
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Still Insecure in Stores

Swedish Trade: No Signs of Increased Consumption
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Swedish Trade: No Signs of Increased Consumption

Still tough for retail
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Still tough for retail

Despite interest rate cuts and lower inflation, trade is not expected to pick up. The worst is expected to be for occasional purchase retail, according to HUI's business cycle forecast
Slow in e-commerce – more choose foreign low-price
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Slow in e-commerce – more choose foreign low-price

Many stores continue to accept cash
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Many stores continue to accept cash

Extremely High Interest in E-commerce
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Extremely High Interest in E-commerce

New alarms about toxic products on shopping sites
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New alarms about toxic products on shopping sites

They have grown strongly in recent years worldwide and also gained ground in Sweden. Now new alarms are raised about toxic substances in products from the Chinese shopping sites Temu and Shein
Weak month for clothing retailers
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Weak month for clothing retailers

Vibrant Future Confidence in Trade
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Vibrant Future Confidence in Trade

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