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Systembolaget Sees Continued Decline in American Product Sales
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The Swedes continue to choose American products off at Systembolaget. The summer's decline is clear
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Systembolaget Sees Halved Profit Despite Slight Sales Increase
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Retail Trade Sales Drop 4.8% in May
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Finns Drink Less Alcohol Despite Wine Sales in Stores
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Systembolaget Strike Averted as Union Reaches Agreement
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There will be no strike at Systembolaget. The union and employer have reached an agreement
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Higher Deposit Aims to Boost Bottle Returns in Sweden
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We Swedes are good at recycling - at least when it comes to cans and PET bottles. Glass bottles are
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Retail Sales Rise 0.9 Percent in April 2025
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Sweden Eases Requirements for Alcohol Sales at Farms
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Sale of alcohol at farms shall be preceded by a visit arrangement of at least 30 minutes. This appears from the regulations the Public Health Agency has now
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Retail Trade Sales Volume Rises 0.3 Percent in March
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Swedes Reduce American Wine Purchases Amid Trump Presidency
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Swedes opt out of American wine at Systembolaget. During the first quarter of the year – the first since Donald Trump is back as president – sales have decreased by over 15 percent
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Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity
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From June 1, farm sales will be permitted in Sweden. But the Public Health Agency's detailed regulations receive harsh criticism
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New Rules for Farm Sales Spark Criticism Over Hangover Threat
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In June, it will be permitted to buy alcohol directly at vineyards and breweries. But it's not possible to just drop in and buy a bottle
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Finland Considers Looser Alcohol Laws, Threatening Alko's Monopoly
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Finland's government wants to liberalize the alcohol policy in the country further – but how it will look in practice is still unclear. Moreover, it can have major consequences for Alko, Finland's equivalent to Systembolaget, which risks going under
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EU Considers Tariffs on US Goods: Alcohol, Tech, and More at Risk
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The EU is considering how to respond in the trade war. Among the union's weapons is a nearly 100-page long list of American goods that can be targeted
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Sweden's Unique Alcohol Culture
For someone from abroad who gets to see how alcohol is sold and consumed, one can start to wonder how the Swedes have thought about regulation around alcohol consumption.
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Cautious Consumer Spending Sees Slight Uptick in Sweden's Retail Sales
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These are the companies with the lowest confidence
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Northvolt, Tesla, and H&M. These are some of the companies with the lowest confidence among Swedes, according to the latest confidence barometer
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Temu and Shein at the Bottom – Worst Reputation in the Nordics
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E-commerce platforms Temu and Shein are the companies that have the lowest confidence among consumers in the Nordic region, shows a new study.
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Payment problems at the State Liquor Store
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Sale of alcohol from farms allowed from June 1
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After the green light from Brussels, the government's sights are set on introducing farm sales of alcohol on June 1.
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Fake ID apps spread among young people: "Well-made"
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The police are warning about fake ID apps. Ica recommends that stores do not accept them and Systembolaget has stopped digital ID cards
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Systembolaget stops digital ID: "Not safe"
1 MIN READ
As of Friday, November 15, it is no longer possible to use digital ID when shopping at Systembolaget.
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Swedes more permissive in their view on intoxication
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The Swedes' view on consuming alcohol and getting drunk is becoming increasingly permissive, shows Systembolaget's annual Alcohol Index. It is mainly men who contribute to a more permissive attitude
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The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June
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Criticism from Portugal delays the EU process for the government's proposal on farm sales of alcohol. But the government is still aiming to introduce farm sales on June 1
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