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Warm April Boosts Fashion Retail Sales in Sweden
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Warm April Boosts Fashion Retail Sales in Sweden

An unusually warm April boosted clothing sales in Sweden, shows the industry organization Swedish Trade's monthly Style Index.
Retailers Face Continued Pessimism Amid Global Uncertainty
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Retailers Face Continued Pessimism Amid Global Uncertainty

E-commerce Drives March Surge in Clothing and Shoe Sales
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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
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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
Swedish Trade Outlook Dims as Confidence Hits Record Lows
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Swedish Trade Outlook Dims as Confidence Hits Record Lows

Decline for clothes and shoes in February
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Decline for clothes and shoes in February

Trade Remains Pessimistic
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Trade Remains Pessimistic

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.
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.
Up for Clothes – Down for Shoes
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Up for Clothes – Down for Shoes

Ongoing Heavy Challenges in Retail
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Ongoing Heavy Challenges in Retail

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
Optimism despite tough times for retail
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Optimism despite tough times for retail

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.
Widespread trade pessimism: "Not a bright prognosis"
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Widespread trade pessimism: "Not a bright prognosis"

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

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

PRO on the budget: "It's appalling"
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PRO on the budget: "It's appalling"

The country's largest pensioner organization gives a thumbs down to the government's budget. Pensioners who earn little and get almost nothing more in their pocket
Darkening Future Expectations for Swedish Traders
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Darkening Future Expectations for Swedish Traders

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

High Street Sales Increase as Online Retailing Slows Down
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High Street Sales Increase as Online Retailing Slows Down

Billions of kronor worth of goods are stolen every year in retail
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Billions of kronor worth of goods are stolen every year in retail

Warm May weather boosted clothing sales
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Warm May weather boosted clothing sales

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