http://www.axfood.se/ http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-sells-Netxtra-to-MatHem/ Axfood has signed an agreement with MatHem i Sverige AB on a transfer of Netxtra. MatHem will take over the brand, the customer base, the premises in Bromma and Netxtra’s employees. At the same time, Axfood has signed a... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-sells-Netxtra-to-MatHem/ Wed, 16 May 2012 12:01:29 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-1-January-31-March-2012/ FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY - Axfood's consolidated sales for the period January-March totalled SEK 8,718 m (8,257), an increase of 5.6%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores increased by 2.9% during the ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-1-January-31-March-2012/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-web-cast-and-conference-call2/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-web-cast-and-conference-call2/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:46:24 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-and-EMAB-sign-new-agreement/ Axfood Närlivs and EMAB today signed a Letter of Intent for a new, 3-year cooperation agreement. The new agreement entails a deepening of the current cooperation, especially with respect to increasing sales in stores. The new co... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-and-EMAB-sign-new-agreement/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting-on-14-March-2012/ The Annual General Meeting (AGM) adopted the parent company and consolidated balance sheets and income statements for the 2011 financial year, and approved a dividend of SEK 12 per share. The record date for the dividend is 19&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting-on-14-March-2012/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:08:16 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee-proposes-re-election-of-the-Board-of-Axfood-AB/ Ahead of the Annual General Meeting on 14 March, the Nominating Committee of Axfood AB proposes the re-election of board members Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Peggy Bruzelius, Maria Curman, Fredrik Persson, Odd Reitan, Marcus Storch and&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee-proposes-re-election-of-the-Board-of-Axfood-AB/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting5/ The shareholders of Axfood AB are hereby summoned to the Annual General Meeting to be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 14 March 2012. Location: Cirkus, Djurgårdsslätten 43–45, Stockholm. Registration will open at 4 p&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting5/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-of-organic-products-up-63/ Demand for organic products continued to rise at Axfood's store chains – Willys, Hemköp and PrisXtra – in 2011. Sales of organic food increased by 6.3% at Axfood's wholly owned stores. "The main reason, of course, is customer demand for organic products," says Åsa Domeij, Head of Environment at Axfood. "But the fact that we have increased our organic offering to 1,300 products has also played a... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-of-organic-products-up-63/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:07:00 GMT http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB---1-Jan-31-Dec-2011/ - Axfood's consolidated sales for the period October–December totalled SEK ,914 m (8,885), an increase of 0.3%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores decreased by 0.8% during the period. Like-for&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB---1-Jan-31-Dec-2011/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-web-cast-and-conference-call1/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-December 2011 on Tuesday 7 February. In conjunction to the report Axfood will hold a web cast and conference call for the Media and the Capital Market. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. After the presentation there will be time for questions. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-web-cast-and-conference-call1/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/More-than-SEK-4-m-to-Save-the-Children/ In 2011, together with its customers and suppliers, Axfood collected more than SEK 4 m in donations for Save the Children, a doubling compared with 2010. The largest donator was Willys, through "donate" buttons on can and bottle recycling machines and weekly campaign products. Other activities during the year included donations made via donate buttons on recycling machines at PrisXtra, an aucti... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/More-than-SEK-4-m-to-Save-the-Children/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:06:00 GMT http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-move-head-offices-to-Torsplan-in-2014/ Axfood is moving its head offices from Solna Strand to Torsplan in Hagastaden, Stockholm's new city district. The new office will be adjacent to a PrisXtra store that is scheduled to open in the same building in late 2013. The move of the head offices will take place in the first quarter of 2014. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-move-head-offices-to-Torsplan-in-2014/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-acquires-50-stake-in-Hall-Miba-AB/ Axfood Närlivs AB will acquire 50% of the shares in the wholesale company Hall Miba AB, in Alvesta. Hall Miba provides car care products and automotive accessories to service stations and retailers in the Nordic countries. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-acquires-50-stake-in-Hall-Miba-AB/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:47:13 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-1-January-30-September-2011/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-1-January-30-September-2011/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee5/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee5/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:29:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hans-Holmstedt-appointed-Purchasing-Director-of-Axfood/ Hans Holmstedt, 43, has been appointed Purchasing Director for Axfood and he will assume his new position immediately. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hans-Holmstedt-appointed-Purchasing-Director-of-Axfood/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report6/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-September 2011 on Thursday 20 October. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report6/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-annual-report-best/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-annual-report-best/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-and-Statoil-Fuel--Retail-enter-cooperation-agreement/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-and-Statoil-Fuel--Retail-enter-cooperation-agreement/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-supporting-Save-the-Childrens-disaster-relief-in-the-horn-of-Africa/ Together with customers, employees and suppliers, Axfood – along with the Willys, Hemköp and PrisXtra chains – is supporting Save the Children's relief work in the horn of Africa. "We are challenging all other retailers to participate in collections for the victims of this hunger catastrophe," says Ander Strålman, President and CEO of Axfood. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-supporting-Save-the-Childrens-disaster-relief-in-the-horn-of-Africa/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-contributing-to-Save-the-Childrens-relief-work-in-the-horn-of-Africa/ Willys is now making a joint effort together with customers and suppliers to collect money for the starvation catastrophe that is currently unfolding in the horn of Africa. Willys and a number of the chain's suppliers are donating a share of their sales, while customers have the opportunity to donate their bottle and can deposit money to Save the Children's work in the famine-stricken countries... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-contributing-to-Save-the-Childrens-relief-work-in-the-horn-of-Africa/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:23:00 GMT http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB--1-January-30-June-2011/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB--1-January-30-June-2011/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call4/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-June 2011 on Monday, July 18. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a teleconference. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call4/ Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call5/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-June 2011 on Monday, July 18. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a teleconference. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call5/ Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Campaign-generates-over-SEK-1-million-for-Save-the-Children/ At the start of 2011, Willys joined forces with its suppliers to donate a portion of its sales to Save the Children. Over SEK 1 million has now been donated since the beginning of the year. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Campaign-generates-over-SEK-1-million-for-Save-the-Children/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagab-is-Climate-Comet-of-the-Year/ Axfood’s logistics company Dagab has received the eco-award ‘Climate Comet of the Year’. The award is given by Green Cargo to a company that has made major improvements to the climate impact of its logistics. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagab-is-Climate-Comet-of-the-Year/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hans-Holmstedt-appointed-as-Acting-Purchasing-Director-for-Axfood/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hans-Holmstedt-appointed-as-Acting-Purchasing-Director-for-Axfood/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/50-new-Hemkop-stores-to-open-in-Stockholm/ The Annual General Meeting of the Vi Retailers Association has resolved that its individual retailers can sign a chain agreement with Hemköp. Under the agreement, which takes effect in January 2012, approximately 50 new Hemköp stores will open in Stockholm. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/50-new-Hemkop-stores-to-open-in-Stockholm/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:55:00 GMT Press release Axfood Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Extension-of-cooperation-between-Axfood-Narlivs-and-OkQ8/ A new 2-year agreement has been reached between Axfood Närlivs and OkQ8 AB for the supply of newsstand and food retail products. “We are very happy that OkQ8 has once again chosen us as their business partner, and w... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Extension-of-cooperation-between-Axfood-Narlivs-and-OkQ8/ Wed, 25 May 2011 08:33:00 GMT Press release Axfood Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-meal-planning-service/ Vardagsmaten.se is an online food planning service that is now also available as an iPhone app. Easy recipes and adapted shopping lists with discount offers help ease the burden for families in putting together the pieces of their stressful day-to-day puzzles. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-meal-planning-service/ Tue, 24 May 2011 09:49:29 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-welcomes-decision-by-Vi-retailers/ Axfood welcomes the decision by the Annual General Meeting of the Vi Retailers Association to recommend that the individual retailers sign chain agreements with Hemköp. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-welcomes-decision-by-Vi-retailers/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB--1-Jan-31-March-2011/ - Axfood's consolidated sales for the period January–March totalled SEK 8,257 m (8,210), an increase of 0.6%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores decreased by 0.4% during the period. Like-fo... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB--1-Jan-31-March-2011/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-web-cast-and-conference-call/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-March 2011 on Wednesday 20 April. In conjunction to the report Axfood will hold a combined web cast and conference call for the Media and the Capital Market. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. After the presentation there will be time for questions. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-web-cast-and-conference-call/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:26:59 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-correct-version-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-web-cast-and-conference-call/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-March 2011 on Wednesday 20 April. In conjunction to the report Axfood will hold a combined web cast and conference call for the Media and the Capital Market. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. After the presentation there will be time for questions. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-correct-version-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-web-cast-and-conference-call/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:50:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting5/ On 16 March 2011 the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Axfood AB resolved that the Company's board shall consist of seven directors. The AGM resolved to re-elect Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Peggy Bruzelius, Maria Curman, Fredrik&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting5/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-invests-in-recycling/ Most of the waste from Hemköp, Willys and PrisXtra will be used as raw material either for the recycling industry or energy production. All waste will be carefully sorted into different fractions, collected and then transported to plastic manufacturers, paper mills, the metals industry or biogas plants. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-invests-in-recycling/ Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nomination-committee-proposes-re-election-of-Board-members-in-Axfood-AB1/ In preparation for the Axfood Annual general Meeting on March 16 the Axfood AB's nominating committee proposes the re-election of board members Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Peggy Bruzelius, Maria Curman, Fredrik Persson, Odd Reitan, Marcus&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nomination-committee-proposes-re-election-of-Board-members-in-Axfood-AB1/ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting3/ The shareholders of Axfood AB are hereby summoned to the Annual General Meeting to be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 16 March 2011. Location: Cirkus, Djurgårdsslätten 43–45, Stockholm. Registration will open at 4 p.m. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting3/ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Garant-Saklart-puts-climate-first/ Garant Såklart is the first brand in Sweden to climate-certify all of its products. The products bear the Nordic Swan ecolabel, the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association's symbol, and are climate-compensated. Shampoo, balsam and skin cream are the first products slated for launch. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Garant-Saklart-puts-climate-first/ Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-initiates-discussions-with-Vi-stores-on-deeper-cooperation/   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-initiates-discussions-with-Vi-stores-on-deeper-cooperation/ Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Year-End-report-2010/ Axfood AB will publish its year-end report 2010 on Tuesday 8 February 2011. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Year-End-report-2010/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-start-for-NetXtra/ NetXtra, Axfood's online grocery shopping business, is launching a new start to a unique concept for Sweden. On 25 January NetXtra will be opening its first physical store in Bromma, outside Stockholm. Customers will be able to choose between three different ways of shopping: online with home delivery, offline by shopping in NetXtra's new physical store, or online with drive-thru pick-up. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-start-for-NetXtra/ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/More-than-SEK-2-million-to-Save-the-Children/ Axfood’s customers donated more than SEK 2 million to Save the Children in 2010. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/More-than-SEK-2-million-to-Save-the-Children/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:40:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-first-to-offer-plastic-bags-made-of-renewable-material/ Hemköp will be the first retailer in Sweden to offer plastic bags made of renewable material. The bags are made of “green” polyethylene, in which the main raw material is sugarcane. Plastic bags made of green polyethylene result in 70%-75% less CO2 emissions than ordinary plastic bags. The new bags will be available at all Hemköp stores at the start of 2011. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-first-to-offer-plastic-bags-made-of-renewable-material/ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/All-Willys-stores-now-a-Good-Environmental-Choice/ All Willys stores are now ready to be ecolabelled with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation’s Bra Miljöval (“Good Environmental Choice”) ecolabel. Presently Willys is the only food retail chain in Sweden in which all stores have met the criteria for the ecolabel. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/All-Willys-stores-now-a-Good-Environmental-Choice/ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-to-move-parts-of-Tyringe-warehouse-to-Orebro/ Axfood Närlivs' board of directors has decided to make a change in part of Axfood Närlivs' warehouse operations. The aim is to streamline logistics and make them more flexible in order to better meet customers' future needs. The operational change entails that the entire inventory of non-refrigerated products in Tyringe will be moved to Örebro. The Tyringe facility will continue to be used for ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-to-move-parts-of-Tyringe-warehouse-to-Orebro/ Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:19:00 GMT http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Discount-shoppers-donate-heavily-to-Save-the-Children/ Price-conscious shoppers are not stingy. Save the Children can testify to this after receiving more than SEK 1 million in donations from the Willys discount food retail chain. The money was donated by Willys customers via the chain's can and bottle recycling machines.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Discount-shoppers-donate-heavily-to-Save-the-Children/ Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ/ - Axfood's consolidated sales for the period July–September totalled SEK 8,582 m (8,049), an increase of 6.6%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores rose 2.7% during the period. Like-for-like sale... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee6/ In accordance with a resolution by Axfood's 2010 Annual General Meeting, based on ownership statistics from Euroclear Sweden AB as per 31 August 2010, the shareholder with the largest number of shares – after consulting wit... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee6/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-appoints-Anne-Rhenman-Eklund-as-new-Head-of-Corporate-Communications/ As Head of Corporate Communications Anne Rhenman Eklund will be responsible for internal and external communications, including the overall responsibility for sustainability affairs, public relations, crisis communication and branding strategy. Anne Rhenman... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-appoints-Anne-Rhenman-Eklund-as-new-Head-of-Corporate-Communications/ Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Information-about-Axfoods-Capital-Markets-Evening/ A Capital Markets Evening will take place on November 18 at Axfood´s head office in Solna. The presentation will be held in Swedish and a recorded version with English subtitles will be available at investor.axfood.se the day after. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Information-about-Axfoods-Capital-Markets-Evening/ Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:46:42 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report5/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period July-September 2010 on Tuesday 26 October. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report5/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Organic-products-support-Save-the-Children/ From 20-26 September, sales of Garant Ekologiska organic products will be supporting Save the Children. One krona per item sold at Hemköp will be donated to Save the Children’s education project in Ivory Coast. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Organic-products-support-Save-the-Children/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:31:00 GMT Press release Axfood Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagab-reduces-its-climate-impact/ Dagab is building wind power units at its two main distribution centres - Backa in Gothenburg and Jordbro in Haninge(Stockholm). This is one of the measures where Dagab is sharply reducing its climate impact, a key part of the Axfood Group’s environmental work. “The wind power units will make a valuable contribution to energy requirements in our distribution centres,” comments Anders Agerberg president of Dagab. “Furthermore they will make our environmental initiatives visible and increase awareness among all our staff. This is just as important.” http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagab-reduces-its-climate-impact/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:27:22 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-1-January-30-June-2010/ - Axfood's consolidated sales for the period April–June totalled SEK 8,583 m (8,216), an increase of 4.5%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores rose 0.7% during the period. Like-for-like sales&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-1-January-30-June-2010/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-cooperation-agreement-between-Axfood-Narlivs-and-Preem/ Axfood Närlivs and Preem have signed a new 2-year agreement covering the supply of service station products, retail food products, fast food and convenience foods. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-cooperation-agreement-between-Axfood-Narlivs-and-Preem/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-acquires-Reitan-Servicehandel-Sverige-ABs-cold-storage-distribution-centre-in-Kungens-kurva/ Axfood Närlivs AB is acquiring Reitan Servicehandel Sverige AB's cold storage distribution centre in Kungens kurva, Stockholm. Axfood Närlivs AB will take over the operation on 1 October 2010. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-acquires-Reitan-Servicehandel-Sverige-ABs-cold-storage-distribution-centre-in-Kungens-kurva/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:02:48 GMT Press release Axfood Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call3/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-June 2010 on Thursday, July 15. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a teleconference. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call3/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Snabbgross-flagship-opens-in-Malmo/ Sweden’s leading cash and carry operator in the food industry, Axfood Snabbgross, will open in totally new premises in Malmö, at Strömgatan 3, on Thursday, 27 May at 06.00 CET. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Snabbgross-flagship-opens-in-Malmo/ Mon, 24 May 2010 11:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-main-partner-of-Save-the-Children/ Axfood is taking its partnership with Save the Children to a new level, becoming one of the organisation’s main partners from spring 2010. Donations will primarily be focused on educational projects for children in countries hit hard by conflict. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-main-partner-of-Save-the-Children/ Tue, 11 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-presents-sustainability-programme-with-tough-climate-targets/ Axfood will present its sustainability programme, with some of the toughest climate targets in the industry, at a press conference to be held today at 10.30 CET at the Sustainability Day at Cirkus in Stockholm. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-presents-sustainability-programme-with-tough-climate-targets/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-2010/ - Axfood's consolidated sales for the period amounted to SEK 8,210 m (7,682), an increase of 6.9%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores rose 3.4% during the period. Like-for-like sales rose 2.4%. ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-2010/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-serves-notice-for-14-positions-at-head-offices/ Hemköpskedjan AB has served redundancy notices to 14 employees at its support offices in Solna. The chain has decreased the number of stores and needs to adapt its overhead costs. The measure is in line with the previously communica... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-serves-notice-for-14-positions-at-head-offices/ Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-press-conference-Axfood-to-present-its-sustainability-programme/ Welcome to a press conference to be held on Tuesday, 20 April, at 10.30 a.m. (CET), at Cirkus in Stockholm, where Axfood will be presenting its sustainability programme in connection with Sustainability Day. The&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-press-conference-Axfood-to-present-its-sustainability-programme/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report3/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-March 2010 on Tuesday 20 April. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report3/ Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-recruits-Pehr-Ohlsson-as-Head-of-Negotiation-and-Remuneration/ Axfood AB has recruited Pehr Ohlsson as Head of Negotiation and Remuneration. He will have overall responsibility for the group’s employer functions. Pehr Ohlsson will be responsible for strategies and guidelines for remuneration systems. He&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-recruits-Pehr-Ohlsson-as-Head-of-Negotiation-and-Remuneration/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Camilla-Weiner-to-leave-Axfood/ Camilla Weiner, Head of Corporate Communications at Axfood AB, is leaving Axfood to take up a post as Head of Corporate Communications at SCA. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Camilla-Weiner-to-leave-Axfood/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Business-Area-Manager-at-Tempo/ Irene Waldemarson has been appointed as the new Business Area Manager for Tempo. Irene served most recently as category manager for Breads in the Fresh Products business area of Axfood Products & Purchasing, and has been with Axfood&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Business-Area-Manager-at-Tempo/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Anders-Agerberg-appointed-as-President-of-Dagab/ Anders Agerberg, 56, has been appointed as President of Axfood's logistics company Dagab AB. Since 18 February, Agerberg is the acting President at Dagab. Before this he was vice President and Head of Logistics. He will assu... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Anders-Agerberg-appointed-as-President-of-Dagab/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting3/ On 10 March 2010 the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Axfood AB resolved that the Company's board shall consist of seven directors. The AGM resolved to re-elect Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Peggy Bruzelius, Maria Curman, Fr... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting3/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:36:59 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-2009-Annual-Report-is-now-available-online/ Today, Axfood announced that the company's Annual Report for 2009 is available for downloading or reading at www.axfood.se. The printed version will soon be available for distribution. The printed version can be ordered at info@axfo... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-2009-Annual-Report-is-now-available-online/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Anders-Agerberg-acting-President-of-Dagab/ Anders Agerberg, 56, has been appointed to serve as acting President of Axfood's logistics company Dagab AB. Agerberg, who is currently Vice President and Head of Logistics at Dagab, will assume his new position on 18 February&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Anders-Agerberg-acting-President-of-Dagab/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting2/ The shareholders of Axfood AB are hereby summoned to the Annual General Meeting to be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 10 March 2010. Location: Cirkus, Djurgårdsslätten 43–45, Stockholm. Registration will open at 4 p.m. As reported in the notice of the Annual General Meeting, the Board has proposed a dividend of SEK 10 per share and 15 March 2010 as the record date. The AGM notice also includes the... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting2/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nomination-committee-proposes-re-election-of-Board-members-in-Axfood-AB/ In preparation for the Axfood Annual general Meeting on March 10 the Axfood AB's nominating committee proposes the re-election of board members Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Peggy Bruzelius, Maria Curman, Fredrik Persson, Odd Reitan, ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nomination-committee-proposes-re-election-of-Board-members-in-Axfood-AB/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-names-Ola-Andersson-as-new-President/ Ola Andersson has been named as the new President of Hemköp, a company in the Axfood group. Ola Andersson has long and extensive record of experience in the retail food industry, including positions as business area manager for two major ICA concepts and as head of products and purchasing for ICA Sverige AB. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-names-Ola-Andersson-as-new-President/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-December-2009/ Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 0.5 % in December, with a 0.6 % increase in like-for-like sales. Axfood's stores (Group-owned and Hemköp franchises) posted a 0.4 % increase in sales, wit... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-December-2009/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January-31-December-2009/ - Axfood's consolidated sales for the year amounted to SEK 32,378 m (31,663), an increase of 2.3%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores rose 2.5% for the year. Like-for-like sales rose 0.9%&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January-31-December-2009/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Year-End-report-2009/ Axfood AB will publish its year-end report 2009 on Tuesday 2 February 2010. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Year-End-report-2009/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-reduce-its-climate-impact-by-75/ Axfood will be reducing the climate impact of its operations by 75% by 2020. This climate target is part of the new sustainability programme adopted by Axfood's executive management. To achieve this target Axfood will change over&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-reduce-its-climate-impact-by-75/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-enters-corporate-sponsorship-agreement-with-Save-the-Children-Sweden/ The partnership involves activities at a large number of Axfood's stores. Among other things, recycling machines will be fitted with buttons that give customers the option to donate their bottle and can deposits to Save the Children. In addition, Save the Children Christmas calendars will be sold at selected stores during the month of December. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-enters-corporate-sponsorship-agreement-with-Save-the-Children-Sweden/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-November-2009/ Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 1.1 % in November, with a 0.2 % increase in like-for-like sales. Axfood's stores (Group-owned and Hemköp franchises) posted a 0.6 % increase in sales, with a 0.3 % increase in like-for-like sales. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-November-2009/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-October-2009/ Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 1.6 % in October, with a 0.3 % increase in like-for-like sales. Axfood's stores (Group-owned and Hemköp franchises) posted a 1.3 % increase in sales, with a 0.7 % increase in like-for-like sales. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-October-2009/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-enters-into-collaboration-with-Swedish-Society-for-Nature-Conservation/ Willys, Sweden's leading discount grocery chain, is entering into a strategic environmental collaboration with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) – an undertaking that will include joint activities and campaigns, among other things. In conjunction with this, Willys is also filing an application to ecolabel all 150 stores in the chain with the Bra Miljöval ("Good Environmental Choice") label. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-enters-into-collaboration-with-Swedish-Society-for-Nature-Conservation/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Garant-to-be-the-responsive-brand/ Axfood is launching a new private label, Garant, for groceries and other retail food products. The Garant brand will be sold in all of the Group's chains. The vision behind the brand is to be the industry's most responsive brand – and that the products will give customers more value for their money. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Garant-to-be-the-responsive-brand/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-addresses-palm-oil-issue/ In a measure intended to help protect rain forests in Southeast Asia, Axfood has decided to change and limit its purchases of palm oil for the Group's private label products. Axfood will be joining the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-addresses-palm-oil-issue/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee4/ Axfood AB's principal owner has appointed a nominating committee. One of the Nominating Committee's tasks is to submit recommendations on the number of Board members and the composition of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Mee... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee4/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:40:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-September-2009/ Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 2.4 % in September, with a 1.3 % increase in like-for-like sales. Axfood's stores (Group-owned and Hemköp franchises) posted a 1.9 % increase in sales, with a&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-September-2009/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---30-September-2009/ - Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 23,947 m (23,519) for the period, an in-crease of 1.8%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores rose 3.0% during the period. Like-for-like sales rose 1&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---30-September-2009/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report4/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period July-September 2009 on Wednesday 21 October. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålma... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report4/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-August-2009/ Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 1.6 % in August, with a 0.7 % increase in like-for-like sales. Axfood's stores (Group-owned and Hemköp franchises) posted a 1.2 % increase in sales, with a 0.8 % increase in like-for-like sales. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-August-2009/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-awarded-for-best-annual-report-2008/ For the second year in a row, Axfood has been awarded for Best Annual Report among listed companies on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm exchange, this year together with Holmen and Geveko. The Best Annual Report category is the third and&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-awarded-for-best-annual-report-2008/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Markus-Lonnroth-new-President-of-PrisXtra/ Markus Lönnroth has been appointed as the new President of PrisXtra. Lönnroth has been a retailer within the ICA Group for 18 years. He will assume his position as President of PrisXtra on 1 September 2009. PrisXtra's&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Markus-Lonnroth-new-President-of-PrisXtra/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-renews-cooperation-with-EMAB-AB-in-3-year-agreement/ A new 3-year agreement has been reached between Axfood Närlivs AB and EMAB AB covering newsstand, retail food and automotive products (car care products, etc.). The agreement also covers concept cooperation in fast food and a rejuvenated supply of fresh products. The deal is worth an estimated SEK 300 million in annual sales. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-AB-renews-cooperation-with-EMAB-AB-in-3-year-agreement/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Marketing-Manager-at-Hemkop/ Elisabet Green-Karlsson has been appointed as Hemköp’s new Marketing Manager. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Marketing-Manager-at-Hemkop/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-July-2009/ Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 3.9 % in July, with a 3.4 % increase in like-for-like sales. Axfood's stores (Group-owned and Hemköp franchises) posted a 3.0 % increase in sales, with a 2.9 % increase in like-for-like sales. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-July-2009/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-June-2009/ Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 3.0 % in June, with a 2.2 % increase in like-for-like sales. Axfood's stores (Group-owned and Hemköp franchises) posted a 2.3 % increase in sales, with a 2.0 % increase in like-for-like sales. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-June-2009/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January30-June-2009/ - Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 15,898 m (15,585) for the period, an increase of 2.0%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores rose 3.3% during the period. Like-for-like sales rose 0.7%. - Operating profit for the period January–June was SEK 503 m (516). - Profit after financial items for the period was SEK 479 m (481). - Profit after tax for the period was SEK 353 m (346), and earn... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January30-June-2009/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call2/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-June 2009 on Thursday, July 16. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a teleconference. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call2/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nicholas-Pettersson-new-President-of-Axfood-Narlivs/ Nicholas Pettersson has been named President of Axfood Närlivs AB. Pettersson has worked for Axfood Närlivs AB for slightly more than five years, including positions as marketing director and business area manager for Axfood Snabbgross.&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nicholas-Pettersson-new-President-of-Axfood-Narlivs/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-moves-towards-renewable-energy/ Today, Sweden’s major political gathering, Almedalen Week in Visby, opened with a climate seminar. Alongside that seminar, Anders Strålman, Axfood’s President and CEO, took part in a press conference at which the Business Leaders Initiative on Climate Change (BLICC) presented its annual report on member companies’ environmental work. Axfood joined the BLICC network in spring 2009 as part of the group’s move to raise its level of ambition on environmental issues. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-moves-towards-renewable-energy/ Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Second-Willys-store-opens-in-Gavle/ Willys is set to open its second store in Gävle tomorrow, Wednesday, at 6 p.m. The new store, which is entirely newly built, is located in Hemsta in southern Gävle. The store's design is based on the newly developed concept for the next generation of Willys. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Second-Willys-store-opens-in-Gavle/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-May-2009/ Consolidated net sales for the month of May (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,706 m (2,716), a decrease of 0.4 % compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 1.9 %&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-May-2009/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Asa-Domeij-blogs-on-new-axfoodse/ Axfood is launching a new website for the group with new features such as a blog, news updates and links to social media. Åsa Domeij, Head of Environment and Social Responsibility, will be starting a blog tackling the latest... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Asa-Domeij-blogs-on-new-axfoodse/ Wed, 27 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Benny-Hast-new-President-of-Dagab/ Benny Hast, President of Axfoods Närlivs AB, will become the new President of Dagab since the current President, Håkan Åkerström, has elected to move on to a new assignment outside Axfood. Benny Hast has been&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Benny-Hast-new-President-of-Dagab/ Tue, 12 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-April-2009/ Consolidated net sales for the month of April (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,749 m (2,660), an increase of 3.3% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 5.2% in A... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-April-2009/ Thu, 07 May 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-20091/ - Axfood’s consolidated sales amounted to SEK 7,682 m (7,495) for the period, an increase of 2.5%. - Retail sales for Group-owned stores rose 3.2% during the period. Like-for-like sales decreased by 1&#4... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-20091/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-March-2009/ Consolidated net sales for the month of March (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,698 m (2,660), an increase of 1.4% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for Group-owned stores rose 0.2% in&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-for-March-2009/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report2/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-March 2009 on Friday 17 April. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report2/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-hemma-opens-new-store-i-Gothenburg/ Tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. Willys hemma is set to open a new store on Utlandagatan in Gothenburg. It is the first newly established store for Willys hemma since autumn 2006. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-hemma-opens-new-store-i-Gothenburg/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:59:00 GMT http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting4/ Election of directors The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Axfood resolved on 10 March 2009 that the company's board shall consist of seven members. The AGM resolved to re-elect Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Peggy Bruzelius, Ma... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting4/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2009/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,423 m (2,451), a 1.1% decrease compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group decreased by 0.3% for the&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2009/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-own-Fairtrade-certified-private-label/ Axfood is launching its own private label brand consisting exclusively of products that bear the Fairtrade Certification mark. The brand is called Aware and is being rolled out across the Hemköp, Willy, Willys hemma and PrisXtra chains. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-own-Fairtrade-certified-private-label/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-2008-Annual-Report-is-now-available-online/ Today, Axfood announced that the company's Annual Report for 2008 is available as a PDF document for downloading or reading at www.axfood.se The printed version will soon be available for distribution. The printed version can be ordered at info@axfood.se. For further information, contact: Anne Rhenman Eklund, Head of Investor Relations at Axfood, anne.rhenman-eklund@axfood.se Axfood AB conducts... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-2008-Annual-Report-is-now-available-online/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:10:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-receive-packaged-meat-from-Swedens-most-modern-plant/ Tuesday, 10 February, marks the inauguration of Danish Crown's new meat packing plant. The plant, which was built to package meat for Axfood, is Sweden's most modern meat processing plant and will handle the packaging of most of the meat sold by Willys and Hemköp. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-receive-packaged-meat-from-Swedens-most-modern-plant/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting4/ The shareholders of Axfood AB have been summoned to the Annual General Meeting to be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 March 2009. Location: Cirkus, Djurgårdsslätten 43–45, Stockholm. Registration will open at 4&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting4/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2009/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,579 m (2,384), a rise of 8.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 10.1% for the&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2009/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-December-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,877 m (2,687), a rise of 7.1% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 7.4% for the mont... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-December-2008/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---31-December-2008/ - Axfood's consolidated sales for the year amounted to SEK 31,663 m (29,189), an increase of 8.5%. - Like-for-like sales rose 4.7% during the year. Sales for Group-owned stores rose 9.6%. - Operating profit for the period January–December was SEK 1,077 m (1,121). Operating profit a year earlier included a positive one-time effect of SEK 19 m. - Profit after financial items for the year was SEK ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---31-December-2008/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-joins-BLICC-climate-network/ Axfood is the first retail food company to joining the BLICC initiative. The network is only available to companies that work actively and concretely with climate issues. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-joins-BLICC-climate-network/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-presentation-of-Axfoods-Year-End-report-2008/ Axfood AB will publish its year-end report 2008 on Tuesday February 3 2009. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-presentation-of-Axfoods-Year-End-report-2008/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Agreement-between-Axfood-and-Arla/ Axfood and Arla are to sign an agreement under which Arla will deliver a larger part of its product range to more Axfood stores compared with today. Axfood will also continue to cooperate closely with other regional and local dairies&#4... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Agreement-between-Axfood-and-Arla/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-once-again-in-cooperation-with-Vi-stores/ Axfood and the Vi Retailers Association today entered into a cooperation agreement. The agreement, which will take effect in November 2009, has a term of five years. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-once-again-in-cooperation-with-Vi-stores/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-reaches-target-of-200000-customer-cards/ More and more customers are discovering the advantages of Hemköp's customer card. As of November, 200,000 Hemköp customers have become Hemköp cardholders. The target set by the chain for year-end 2008 has thus been reached considerably faster than expected. The next target is to reach 300,000 cardholders by year-end 2009. "The Hemköp card with Visa is very competitive – even compared with charg... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-reaches-target-of-200000-customer-cards/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-November-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,541 m (2,483), a rise of 2.3% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 6.6% for the mont... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-November-2008/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-to-open-in-Sala/ Willys is set to open for business in Sala tomorrow, 4 December, at 8 a.m. The new Willys store is located in Kungsängen. Customers will be attracted by low prices combined with a broad product offering and strong accent on fresh products. "I am very happy that we can now offer the people of Sala a full-range discount store," says Hans Eriksson, store manager at Willys in Sala. "The Willys conc... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-to-open-in-Sala/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-issues-dismissal-notices-for-ten-employees-at-the-support-office/ Hemköpskedjan AB has issued dismissal notices for ten salaried employees at its support office in Solna. These dismissals are a result of the action programme at Hemköp that was announced earlier. Negotiations in accordance with the Swedish Codetermination Act (MBL) have been initiated with the trade union. The negotiations are expected to be completed within one week. For further information, ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-issues-dismissal-notices-for-ten-employees-at-the-support-office/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:10:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-first-in-Staffanstorp-shopping-centre/ At 6 pm this evening Willys will open a totally newly built store in Staffanstorp. The construction of this store is based on the advanced concept for the next Willys generation. The new Willys store is the first in the soon to open Hemmestorp shopping centre in Staffanstorp. “Hemmestorp is a truly prime location and has major potential as a shopping centre. Our new concept and Sweden’s cheapes... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-first-in-Staffanstorp-shopping-centre/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-October-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,744 m (2,483), a rise of 10.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 12.6% for the&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-October-2008/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-September-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,552 m (2,289), a rise of 11.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 10.7% for the&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-September-2008/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee/ Axfood AB's principal owner has appointed a nominating committee to serve up until the next Annual General Meeting. One of the Nominating Committee's tasks is to submit recommendations on the number of Board members and the composition o... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January30-September-2008/ - Axfood’s consolidated sales amounted to SEK 23,519 m (21,536) during the period, an increase of 9.2%. - Like-for-like sales rose 5.6% during the period. Retail sales for wholly owned stores inc... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January30-September-2008/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-annual-report-best-among-large-cap-companies/ Axfood has been awarded an honourable mention for Best Annual Report among large cap companies on OMX, together with Trelleborg AB. The Best Annual Report category is the third and final stage in this year’s version of the Sw... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-annual-report-best-among-large-cap-companies/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-September 2008 on Tuesday October 14. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-President-of-Hemkopskedjan/ Anders Strålman, President and CEO of Axfood, has been appointed Acting President of Hemköpskedjan. Anders Strålman will serve as Acting President of Hemköpskedjan concurrent with his current position as President of Axfood.&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-President-of-Hemkopskedjan/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-Garant-Ekologiska-organic-brand/ Organic everyday food products at a reasonable price - that is what Axfood is seeking to achieve with its new Garant Ekologiska brand of organic products. The products will be sold in all of Axfood’s store concepts. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-Garant-Ekologiska-organic-brand/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-August-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,686 m (2,517), a rise of 6.7% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 10.9% for the&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-August-2008/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/False-information-i-media-about-Axfood-and-alleged-ketchup-boycott/ It has been stated in Swedish media that Axfoods is involved in a boycott of a brand of ketchup. This is not true. Axfood does not boycott the Felix ketchup.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/False-information-i-media-about-Axfood-and-alleged-ketchup-boycott/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-revises-staff-scheduling-in-Stockholm-stores/ Hemköp has conducted a review of the staff scheduling in its stores in Stockholm. The review has been aimed at ensuring that staffing is greatest during times when customer numbers are largest in the stores. This has led to changes in work schedules. As a result of these changes, work hours corresponding to 24 full-time positions have been eliminated. Those affected are mainly part-time employe... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-revises-staff-scheduling-in-Stockholm-stores/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-opens-representative-office-in-China/ Axfood announces the opening of its representative office in Shanghai on Monday, 11 August. The new office will work with purchasing from China and Southeast Asia, be a driving force in the build-up of supplier contacts and&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-opens-representative-office-in-China/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,695 m (2,395), a rise of 12.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 11.2% for the mo... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2008/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,714 m (2,500), a rise of 8.6% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 10.1% for&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2008/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:25:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---30-June-2008/ - Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 15,585 m (14,335) during the period, an increase of 8.7%. - Like-for-like sales rose 5.3% during the period. Retail sales for Group-owned stores increa... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---30-June-2008/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:25:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-June 2008 on Wednesday July 16. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a teleconference. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-to-sell-beef-from-natural-grazing-cattle-in-Sormland/ In June, selected stores in Sörmland will begin selling quality beef from local farms in Sörmland. The meat is well-hung beef from natural grazing cattle and will be sold under the Sörmlands Herrgårdskött brand. The farms, including Harpsund and Ånhammar, practice animal husbandry that focuses on the animals' well-being. Painstaking care on breeding yields healthy, sound and productive animals.... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-to-sell-beef-from-natural-grazing-cattle-in-Sormland/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagabs-new-high-bay-storage-facility-in-Jordbro-inaugurated/ Today Dagab will be inaugurating a new, fully automated warehouse for handling pallets in Jordbro, south of Stockholm. The new high-bay storage facility will have capacity for 9,216 pallets, served by Daifaku cranes and a SattStore control system from Consafe Logistics. Two years ago Dagab established a similar high-rise warehouse in Backa, Gothenburg. "Our experience from Backa has been very p... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagabs-new-high-bay-storage-facility-in-Jordbro-inaugurated/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-to-be-established-in-Hemsta-Gavle/ A new Willys store will be built in the Hemsta district of Gävle. According to Axfood's original plans, the store, which will be located west of Södra Kungsgatan, was to be a Hemköp store. The retail area that&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-to-be-established-in-Hemsta-Gavle/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-May-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,707 m (2,504), a rise of 8.1% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 10.9% for&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-May-2008/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-moves-to-sustainable-fish-assortment/ Axfood is upping the pace of its sustainable development initiatives and will review the group’s environmental activities. This applies to everything from transport and energy consumption to ecological products and other product range issues. &#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-moves-to-sustainable-fish-assortment/ Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-Hagen-in-Langedrag-receives-Swan-eco-label/ Hemköp Hagen in Långedrag is to receive a Swan eco-label. The certificate will be awarded on Thursday, 15 May in the store. Axfood’s Environmental Director, Åsa Domeij, will also speak at the ceremony. Store manager Hans Sahlman is proud. “When I opened Hemköp Hagen in Långedrag in October 2007 my vision was to make the store environmentally friendly. So it feels fantastic that we now meet all ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-Hagen-in-Langedrag-receives-Swan-eco-label/ Wed, 14 May 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-renews-contract-with-OKQ8/ A new three-year contract has been reached between Axfood Närlivs AB and OKQ8 AB. The contract, which takes effect on 1 June 2008, covers supplies of newsstand and retail food products to OKQ8's service station stores in Sweden. The contract entails that sales to OKQ8 will remain roughly at the same level as during the previous agreement term, i.e., approximately SEK 500 m per year. Axfood Närl... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-renews-contract-with-OKQ8/ Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-April-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,658 m (2,388), a rise of 11.3% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 9.4% for the mon... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-April-2008/ Wed, 07 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-largest-store-in-Stockholm/ 28 April a brand-new Willys will open for business in Stockholm. The store will be the largest existing Willys store and it's design is based on the newly developed concept for the next generation of Willys stores.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-largest-store-in-Stockholm/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Next-generation-of-Willys-in-Uppsala/ Next generation of Willys in Uppsala 2008-04-16 Tonight at 6:00 p.m. a brand-new Willys will open for business in Gränby, Uppsala. The store's design is based on the newly developed concept for the next generation of Willys stores. Some 1,000 new items, a considerably larger fresh products department, and a strong focus on organic products, grilled foods and store-baked breads are just a few of... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Next-generation-of-Willys-in-Uppsala/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-2008/ • Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 7,495 m (6,943) during the period, an increase of 8.0%. • Like-for-like sales rose 6.0% during the period. Retail sales for Group-owned stores&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-2008/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-March-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,660 m (2494), a rise of 6.7% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 10.1% for the ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-March-2008/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-with-correct-date-Axfood-Q1/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-March 2008 on Wednesday April 16. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-with-correct-date-Axfood-Q1/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:24:22 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report1/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-March 2008 on Wednesday April 1. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-the-presentation-of-Axfoods-Interim-report1/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/PrisXtra-to-open-in-Kungsholmen/ The new store that Axfood will be establishing on Fleminggatan in Stockholm will be a PrisXtra. In September 2007 Axfood signed a contract with Niam Fond III, the owner of the Roddaren 58 property, to establish a grocery&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/PrisXtra-to-open-in-Kungsholmen/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:53:37 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Thomas-Evertsson-new-President-of-Willys-AB/ Axfood has recruited Thomas Evertsson to serve as the new President of Willys AB. Thomas Evertsson has held the position as President of Coop Sverige AB for two and a half years, and has extensive experience in the retail food industry. "During his time at Coop Sverige, Thomas has led an extensive change process and generated improved results," says Anders Strålman, President and CEO of Axfood ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Thomas-Evertsson-new-President-of-Willys-AB/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting/ Election of directors The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Axfood resolved on 5 March 2008 that the company's board shall consist of eight members. The AGM resolved to re-elect Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Peggy Bruzelius, Maria&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,450 m (2,191), a rise of 11.8% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 12.0% for th... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2008/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Urban-Dahl-leaving-Willys---Tor-Gullberg-and-Claes-Gabrielsson-named-as-acting-presidents/ Effective 26 February, Tor Gullberg and Claes Gabrielsson are taking over as acting presidents of Willys AB. Urban Dahl, who has been president of Willys since 1 November 2005, has been relieved of his duties at his own r... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Urban-Dahl-leaving-Willys---Tor-Gullberg-and-Claes-Gabrielsson-named-as-acting-presidents/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Next-generation-of-Willys-stores-launched/ Willys – Sweden’s leading discount retail food chain – is now set to launch its next generation of stores. A total of 90 stores will be refurbished by 2012. The first pilot store will be unveiled in Halmstad tomorrow, 26 February. Approximately 1,000 new products, a considerably larger fresh products section and a strong accent on organic products, grilled foods and store-baked breads are just ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Next-generation-of-Willys-stores-launched/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2008/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,383 m (2,258), a rise of 5.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 3.9% for the mont... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2008/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting/ The shareholders of Axfood AB have been summoned to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 March 2008, at Grand Hotel, Vinterträdgården room, Royal entrance (the intersection of S... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-December-2007/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,687 m (2,629), a rise of 2.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 3.3% for the mont... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-December-2007/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-December-2007/ ● Operating profit for the period January–December was SEK 1,121 m. Operating profit for the preceding year, totalling SEK 1,204 m, included SEK 89 m from the settlement with the Vi retailers association. ● P... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-December-2007/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-acquisition-of-PrisXtra-completed/ On 5 December 2007 Axfood signed an agreement to acquire the family-owned company PrisXtra. One condition for completion of the deal was that the Swedish Competition Authority would not have any objections. The Competition Authority has&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-acquisition-of-PrisXtra-completed/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vi-store-in-Solna/ Axfood today signed an agreement to acquire the Vi store in Solna Centrum, with total sales of approximately SEK 120 m and some 40 employees. Takeover is expected to take place in April 2008, at which time the store will be converted to Hemköp. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vi-store-in-Solna/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-presentation-of-Axfoods-Year-End-report-2007/ Axfood AB will publish its year-end report 2007 on Friday February 1 2008. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-presentation-of-Axfoods-Year-End-report-2007/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-appoints-new-head-of-environmental-affairs/ As part of its efforts to increase focus on environmental and social responsibility issues, Axfood has recruited Åsa Domeij as its new head of environmental affairs. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-appoints-new-head-of-environmental-affairs/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/EMAB-signs-new-supply-agreement-with-Axfood-Narlivs/ EMAB i Sverige HB, the joint organization for purchasing, marketing and business development for companies including Shell (not Select), Bilisten, Hydro and Uno-X, has signed a new supply agreement with Axfood Närlivs AB. ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/EMAB-signs-new-supply-agreement-with-Axfood-Narlivs/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:09:38 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Clear-rules-on-meat-in-Axfoods-stores/ During Axfood’s seven-year history, very clear rules and routines regarding meat handling have been drawn up within Axfood’s chains. Axfood’s stores comply with the industry-wide standard drawn up in collaboration with the Swedish retail food trade organisation Svensk Dagligvaruhandel and approved by the Swedish National Food Administration. The industry-wide standard includes risk analyses, ac... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Clear-rules-on-meat-in-Axfoods-stores/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-PrisXtra/ Axfood has today signed an agreement to acquire PrisXtra, a family-owned company with five stores and an internet store in the Stockholm area with total annual sales of approximately SEK 700 million. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-PrisXtra/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-November-2007/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,483 m (2,370), a rise of 4.8% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 4.1% for the ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-November-2007/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Camilla-Weiner-appointed-as-new-Head-of-Corporate-Communications-for-Axfood/ Camilla Weiner, 39, has been appointed as the new Head of Corporate Communications for Axfood AB. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Camilla-Weiner-appointed-as-new-Head-of-Corporate-Communications-for-Axfood/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-opens-store-Skanstull-Stockholm/ On 22 November Hemköp opens a new store in Skanstull, Stockholm.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-opens-store-Skanstull-Stockholm/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Reitan-Servicehandel-renews-supplier-agreement-with-Axfood-Narlivs/ A new 3-year agreement has been reached between Axfood Närlivs AB and Reitan Servicehandel AB, which runs the Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven and Easy 24 chains in Sweden. The deal is worth approximately SEK 500 million per year and SEK 1.5 billion during the term of the contract. The agreement covers deliveries of newsstand and retail food products to all of Reitan Servicehandel's stores in Sweden. It al... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Reitan-Servicehandel-renews-supplier-agreement-with-Axfood-Narlivs/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Ludvika/ On Thursday 9 November Willys opens a new store i Ludvika. The store has been coverted to the Willys store, until recently it has been a Hemköp store.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Ludvika/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-October-2007/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,481 m (2,385), a rise of 4.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 1.7% for the ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-October-2007/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Ramadan-sales-reach-new-record-high/ Sales of Willys "world" product offering, featuring original products from the Balkans, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, rose 30% during the Ramadan month of fasting. The upward sales trend from previous years thus continues. "Sales during Ramadan continued their sharp rise this year, well outpacing the record set a year ago. During the first week of Ramadan, the increase was a whopping 70% ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Ramadan-sales-reach-new-record-high/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Recall-of-Eldorado-roasted-corn/ Axfood announces a recall of roasted corn with chili flavour with the date for last consumption 03/06/2008. Cashew nuts have been found in som e of the packages from this batch. Customers who have purchased "Eldorado rostad majs med chili" and know that they are allergic to nuts are urged to contact Axfoods consumer contact (telephone numer is printed on the packages) for reimbursement.   ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Recall-of-Eldorado-roasted-corn/ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee1/ Axfood AB's principal owner has appointed a nominating committee to serve up until the next Annual General Meeting. One of the Nominating Committee's tasks is to submit recommendations on the number of Board members and the composition o... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee1/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-September-2007/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,289 m (2,340), a decrease of 2.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group decreased by 2.6% for&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-September-2007/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-for-the-period-1-January30-September-2007/ ● Operating profit for the period January–September was SEK 857 m. Operating profit for the corresponding period a year ago, totalling SEK 938 m, included SEK 89 m from the settlement with the Vi retailers association. &#10... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-for-the-period-1-January30-September-2007/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-presentation/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-October 2007 on Wednesday October 17. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a meeting. CEO Anders Strålm... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-presentation/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Hemkop-store-in-Gavle/ Hemköp is planning to open a new store i Gävle during 2008. It's a new built store in the Hemsta area in the south of Gävle. Around 20 staff will be employed. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Hemkop-store-in-Gavle/ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-establish-store-in-Kungsholmen/ Axfood has signed a contract with the property company Niam Fond III, Owner of the property Roddaren 58 to establish a grocery store on Fleminggatan in Stockholm’s Kungsholmen district. The store will be located on the underground leve... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-establish-store-in-Kungsholmen/ Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Six-new-Hemkop-stores-to-open-this-autumn/ In autumn 2007 Hemköp will be opening six new stores at attractive locations. Of the new stores, four are wholly owned and two will be run under franchise. The new stores are located near residential areas, mainly in large cities. The first of the wholly owned stores to be opened is located in Lund, with opening scheduled for 18 October. This is an entirely new store that will be located at Kar... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Six-new-Hemkop-stores-to-open-this-autumn/ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-doubles-world-product-range-ahead-of-Ramadan/ In time for the start of Ramadan, Willys has more than doubled its “world” product range, adding original products primarily from the Balkans, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In selecting the new products, Willys has sought the assistance of customers from various ethnic groups. “We have put a lot of effort into the actual selection of new products,” explains Irene Seideman, product line ma... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-doubles-world-product-range-ahead-of-Ramadan/ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-August-2007/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,517 m (2,493), an increase of 1.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group rose by 0.4% for&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-August-2007/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Avesta/ On August 30 Willys opens a new store in Avesta. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Avesta/ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Anders-Quist-named-Head-of-Business-Development-for-Axfood-AB/ Anders Quist, Vice President of Willys AB, has been named as the new Head of Business Development for Axfood AB. He will assume his new position on 1 September. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Anders-Quist-named-Head-of-Business-Development-for-Axfood-AB/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Jonas-Ragnhage-new-Operations-Director-at-Hemkop/ Jonas Ragnhage has been named as Operations Director at Hemköp, effective 1 September. He has ten years of service in the Hemköp chain, most recently as regional manager for the Western Region. During the past year, Hemköp has worked intensively on creating clear goals, better information flows and well working routines for store operations. After developing a better structure and routines for ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Jonas-Ragnhage-new-Operations-Director-at-Hemkop/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-chooses-Danish-Crown-for-meat-packaging/ Starting in 2009, Axfood’s meat will be packaged in Sweden’s most modern meat-packaging plant. The plant will be operated by Danish Crown and will be located in southern Sweden. “We have reached an agreement&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-chooses-Danish-Crown-for-meat-packaging/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2007/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,396 m (2,393), an increase of 0.1% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group decreased by 0.4%&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2007/ Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2007/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,500 m (2,541), a decrease of 1.6% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group decreased by 2.0&#37... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2007/ Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January30-June-2007/ • Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 14,335 m (14,198) during the first six months of the year, an increase of 1.0%. • Like-for-like sales rose 0.6%. Retail sales for Axfood's ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January30-June-2007/ Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-buys-Vi-supermarket-in-Stockholm/ Axfood has acquired the Vi supermarket at Skanstull in Stockholm. The supermarket has total sales of approximately SEK 120 million, with about 40 employees. The supermarket will be taken over on August 30 and will be converted into a Hemköp supermarket. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-buys-Vi-supermarket-in-Stockholm/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:00:14 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call1/ Axfood AB will publish its interim report for the period January-June 2007 on Wednesday July 18. In conjunction to the report Axfood would like to invite the Media and the Capital Market to a teleconference. CEO Anders Strålman and CFO Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will present and comment the report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Invitation-to-Axfood-ABs-Interim-Report-conference-call1/ Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:00:39 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-recalls-Eldorado-boiled-ham-/ In an internal control, the supplier has found the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of thinly sliced boiled ham with packaging date 20 June 2007. All packages of Eldorado boiled ham are now being recalled as a safety measure.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-recalls-Eldorado-boiled-ham-/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkops-health-initiative-has-delivered-results-/ A recently conducted Synovate Temo survey shows that Hemköp’s health initiative has generated major results. Nearly twice as many respondents – 14% compared with 8% – named Hemköp as the grocery chain that they equate most with health. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkops-health-initiative-has-delivered-results-/ Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-displays-quality-snacks-during-under-Stockholm-Summer-Games-/ A new Synovate Temo survey shows that a fifth of children between the ages of four and twelve drink sugared fruit juice or soda pop at snack time. Through its participation in the Stockholm Summer Games, Hemköp aims to point out the importance of wholesome snacks and show what a healthier alternative can consist of. During the Stockholm Summer Games, Hemköp will be working to promote healthier ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-displays-quality-snacks-during-under-Stockholm-Summer-Games-/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-reopens-store-in-Stattena-Centrum-Helsingborg/ Fire gave inspiration for new start and renewal Following a fire on 30 March, the Hemköp store in the Stattena Centrum shopping centre in Helsingborg was forced to close. Although the fire created havoc for the store employees, the problems were turned into an opportunity and gave the store scope for a radical facelift. Following extensive renovation work, the store is set to reopen on 15 June.... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-reopens-store-in-Stattena-Centrum-Helsingborg/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-13-percent-in-May/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,508 m (2,477), an increase of 1.3% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group decreased by 0.7&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-13-percent-in-May/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Switch-customer-cards--earn-a-years-supply-of-fruit/ With Hemköp's new customer card, which pays a bonus of up to 2%, an average family of four can save a year's supply of apples and bananas. According to a fresh survey conducted by Hemköp in Norrland, 68% of shoppers would readily use a single customer card if it paid a higher bonus than others. An average family of four spends roughly SEK 60,000 a year on groceries. With Hemköp's customer card,... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Switch-customer-cards--earn-a-years-supply-of-fruit/ Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Synovate-TEMO-survey-Swedish-consumers-making-new-demands-on-grocery-stores/ Swedish shoppers are generally satisfied with their grocery stores. But good can be better. This was learned in a Synovate survey conducted of slightly more than 1,000 Swedish consumers under commission by Hemköp. Nine out of ten Swedish consumers have a positive view of grocery stores in Sweden. At the same time, consumers are making new demands on their stores. The most important demands they... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Synovate-TEMO-survey-Swedish-consumers-making-new-demands-on-grocery-stores/ Mon, 14 May 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Lower-prices-in-Sickla-with-opening-of-new-Super-Willys/ At 8 a.m. tomorrow, 15 May, a new Super-Willys store will be opening for business at the Sickla shopping centre just outside central Stockholm. The newly built store is located in the new "Magasinet" retail building and is the only retail food discount alternative in the area. "We are very satisfied with our location in the Sickla shopping centre," says store manager Jonas Strandberg. "Sure, th... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Lower-prices-in-Sickla-with-opening-of-new-Super-Willys/ Mon, 14 May 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Synovate-TEMO-survey-Knowledge-and-personable-service-most-important-at-grocery-stores/ In a Synovate survey commissioned by Hemköp, Swedish consumers have stated what they feel is most important when they shop at a grocery store: "We want store staff who are knowledgeable about food." A full 90% of Swedish consumers feel that staff at grocery stores must have good knowledge about food. Seventy-seven per cent of respondents indicated that they prefer staffed counters at their groc... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Synovate-TEMO-survey-Knowledge-and-personable-service-most-important-at-grocery-stores/ Thu, 10 May 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Regionally-produced-quality-meats-at-Hemkop/ Hemköp is set to begin selling regionally produced beef breed meat. This is a quality grade of beef from cattle raised on Swedish farms and supplied by the companies Hälsingestintan, Ejmunds Gård Gotland, Rydells i Eskilstuna, Dalsjöfors Superb kött and Stockholm butikskött. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Regionally-produced-quality-meats-at-Hemkop/ Tue, 08 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-12-percent-in-April/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,389 mkr (2,360), an increase of 1.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group decreased by 0.6% for the month of February, with an 0.8% increase in like-for-like sales. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-12-percent-in-April/ Fri, 04 May 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Cecilia-Giertta-to-leave-Axfood/ Cecilia Giertta, head of Corporate Communications at Axfood AB (publ), has decided to leave Axfood and instead take a position as head of information director for TV4. "Naturally we feel it is unfortunate that Cecilia is l... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Cecilia-Giertta-to-leave-Axfood/ Thu, 03 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-to-cut-prices-every-month/ On Monday, Axfood will launch a major initiative at Willys that will cut prices of name-brand products by a minimum of 5%. This was announced today by Axfood's President and CEO, Anders Strålman, in connection with the release of Axfood's first quarter interim report. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-to-cut-prices-every-month/ Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-14-percent-in-March/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,494 m (2,459), an increase of 1.4% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 0.2% f... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-14-percent-in-March/ Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-2007/ - Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 6,943 m (6,820) during the first three months of the year, an increase of 1.8%. - Retail sales for Axfood's wholly owned stores rose 1.1% during th... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-2007/ Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Fire-at-Hemkop-store-in-Helsingborg/ A fire broke out on Thursday night at the Hemköp store on Hälsovägen in Helsingborg. An alarm was sent at 12.30 a.m. on Friday, and by around 2.30 a.m. the fire had been extinguished. Although the cause of the fire has not been determined, the police suspect arson due to the speed at which the fire grew. At least two of the checkout counters in the store were destroyed, and the entire ceiling h... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Fire-at-Hemkop-store-in-Helsingborg/ Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-first-food-store-in-Birsta/ On Tuesday, 20 March at 8 a.m., the Willys store in Birsta north of Sundsvall will open as the first food store in the Birsta shopping center. The new store replaces the Willys store that was located 300 meters from the new store.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-first-food-store-in-Birsta/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Karin-Hygrell-Jonsson-will-take-over-the-position-as-CFO-of-Axfood-AB/ Karin Hygrell-Jonsson will take over the position as CFO of Axfood AB on 1 May. Karin has worked at Axfood AB since the company's founding in 2000. Prior to that she served as financial manager in the Axel Johnson&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Karin-Hygrell-Jonsson-will-take-over-the-position-as-CFO-of-Axfood-AB/ Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting1/ Election of directors The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Axfood resolved on 8 March 2007 that the company's board shall consist of seven members. The AGM resolved to re-elect Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Peggy Bruzelius, M... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting1/ Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-opens-new-store-in-Orebro/ At 11 a.m. today, 8 March, Hemköp will open its doors in Örebro following months of preparation. Gerd Engman, former mayor of Örebro, will be on hand for the grand opening of the newly built store at Tingslagsgatan 7. The store is a tribute to food appreciation and features staffed deli counters and a passion for food and health. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-opens-new-store-in-Orebro/ Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-20-percent-in-February/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,192 m (2,149), an increase of 2.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 1.4% for&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-20-percent-in-February/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Proposal-to-close-Willys-store-in-Valbo/ Willys has made a strategic decision to close its store at the Valbo shopping centre and will shortly enter into co-determination negotiations with the union. The proposal comes in light of a negative sales and profitability trend for the store. "It is always disappointing to make a decision of this kind, but the negative trend for this particular store has been clear for several years," says U... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Proposal-to-close-Willys-store-in-Valbo/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-removes-bread-from-Polfarskt/ Axfood's price negotiations on Polfärskt bread have come to a stalemate. Axfood is of the opinion that Polfärskt's proposed price increases are unreasonable and has therefore, effective 12 February, removed a number of Polfärskt's products from Willys' and Hemköp's shelves. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-removes-bread-from-Polfarskt/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:27:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-chooses-new-meat-suppliers/ Axfood has decided to choose new main suppliers of meat for its cold storage warehouse in Jönköping. Sweden is currently experiencing a shortage of fresh wholesale meat, and to ensure its meat supply, Axfood has signed an agreement for increased volumes from several suppliers, including Dalsjöfors Slakteri, Moab, Mårtensson/Engwall, Årsta Kött and Åke Ståhl AB. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-chooses-new-meat-suppliers/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:03:45 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Heartfelt-gifts-to-customers-at-grand-opening/ Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, 14 February, marks the grand opening of a Willys store in Ronneby, at 9 a.m. The store will be opening in entirely renovated premises on Kungsgatan 33, about 200 metres from the old store, which has now been closed. The first 100 customers will receive a Valentine’s present. “Since our new opening coincides with Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be a good idea to g... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Heartfelt-gifts-to-customers-at-grand-opening/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-25-percent-in-January/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,268 m (2,213), an increase of 2.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 2.3% for&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rise-by-25-percent-in-January/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting1/ The shareholders of Axfood AB have been summoned to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, 8 March 2007, at Grand Hotel, Vinterträdgården room, Royal entrance (the intersection of Stallgatan and Blasieholmsgatan). Registration opens at 4 p.m. Axfood AB's nominating committee has recommended that the following directors shall be re-elected: Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Pe... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Notice-of-Annual-General-Meeting1/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-1-Jan-31-Dec-2006/ Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 28,808 m (28,086) in 2006, an increase of 2.6%. Retail sales for Axfood's wholly owned stores rose 4.0% during the year. Like-for-like sales rose... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-1-Jan-31-Dec-2006/ Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-10-percent-in-December/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,629 m (2,602), an increase of 1.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 1.9%&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-10-percent-in-December/ Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-offers-free-training-to-school-cafeteria-employees/ The Swedish National Food Administration today issued a report that shows that children and youths eat too little fruits and vegetables. At the same time, the report shows that 20% of children are overweight or obese. In response to these findings, Hemköp will be offering employees of school cafeterias in a couple municipalities the opportunity to attend a free training course in health – a cou... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-offers-free-training-to-school-cafeteria-employees/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagab-to-invest-in-cold-storage-warehouse-in-Borlange/ Dagab has decided to specialize its warehouse operation in Borlänge. The specialization entails that Dagab’s facility in Borlänge will be converted to a full-range warehouse with perishables, including meats, processed meats and dairy products. Borlänge will also obtain an expanded role as a hub for transports beyond Dalarna and into Västmanland and Norrland. The investment in Borlänge is part ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagab-to-invest-in-cold-storage-warehouse-in-Borlange/ Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Stockholmers-take-the-lead-in-choosing-more-wholesome-foods-for-their-Christmas-traditions--People-in-Norrland-and-Smaland-least-wholesome-in-Christmas-eating-habits/ Stockholmers think the most about their health at Christmas. People in Norrland and Småland do so the least. A closer look at the more wholesome alternatives surfacing on people’s Christmas buffets shows that people in eastern Sweden have increased their purchases of such foods. People in Norrland are buying even more Christmas sausage, Christmas beer and headcheese, while consumers in Skåne are buying more and more kale and sweet & sour cabbage (brunkål). http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Stockholmers-take-the-lead-in-choosing-more-wholesome-foods-for-their-Christmas-traditions--People-in-Norrland-and-Smaland-least-wholesome-in-Christmas-eating-habits/ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Stores-own-products-give-greater-freedom-of-choice/ A majority of customers in the retail food sector have a positive view of stores’ own brands. This is according to a fresh survey conducted by the Swedish Research Institute of Trade (HUI). Among other things, more than half of respondents (62%) said that the store chains’ own products have improved their freedom of choice at stores, since they complement the usual known brands. Among those who... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Stores-own-products-give-greater-freedom-of-choice/ Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-to-open-in-Lanna/ On Thursday, 14 December at 8 a.m., the Willys store in Länna will open anew as a "Super-Willys" – the 22nd "Super-Willys" store in the Willys chain. The "Super-Willys" in Länna can now offer customers a fresh and appealing shopping experience with a broader range of products. The trend in the retail food market is moving towards one-stop shopping. "Super-Willys" is a way of meeting this demand... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-to-open-in-Lanna/ Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-10-percent-in-November/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) totalled SEK 2,369 m (2,346), an increase of 1.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 1.8% f... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-10-percent-in-November/ Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Candy-free-cash-counters-taste-sweet--rolls-out-all-over-Sweden/ Starting today, candy free cash-counters are available in the whole of Sweden and Hemköp is yet again showing how its’ new core value, “Helping you to do healthier shopping”, is a long-term commitment and a good choice for consumers. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Candy-free-cash-counters-taste-sweet--rolls-out-all-over-Sweden/ Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-to-open-in-Lannersta-and-Saltsjobaden/ Early next year Hemköp will be opening two new stores in the Stockholm area, when the Willys stores in Lännersta and Saltsjöbaden are both converted to Hemköp franchises. "We have recently begun the work on developing Sweden's best grocery stores, and the addition of two more stores in the Stockholm area will help us along the way," says Per Uebel, President of Hemköpskedjan AB. "Moreover, our ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-to-open-in-Lannersta-and-Saltsjobaden/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-now-opening-in-Trelleborg/ The discount food chain Willys continues its expansion. Willys is Sweden's largest discount food chain, with special focus on fresh products, such as fruits and vegetables. On Thursday, 16 November at 7 a.m., Willys will be opening a newly built store that is centrally located in the growing Prästaheden retail area in Trelleborg. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-now-opening-in-Trelleborg/ Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Mats-Jansson-leaving-Axfoods-board/ At his own request, Mats Jansson is leaving the directorship he has with Axfood AB. As previously announced, Axfood's board appointed Göran Ennerfelt to succeed Mats Jansson as Chairman of the Board. Göran Ennferfelt is Preside... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Mats-Jansson-leaving-Axfoods-board/ Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-to-open-in-Strangnas/ On Thursday, 9 November at 9 a.m., the Willys store in Strängnäs will open anew as a "Super-Willys. The new store has been refurbished and can now offer customers a broader range of products and an additional 700 square metres of shiny store space. The trend in the retail food market is moving towards one-stop shopping. "Super-Willys" is a way of meeting this demand in the discount segment. By ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-to-open-in-Strangnas/ Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-15-percent-in-October/ Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,393 m (2,357), an increase of 1.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 0.8% for&#3... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-15-percent-in-October/ Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Norrkoping/ On Wednesday, 25 October at 8 a.m., a newly built "Super-Willys" store will open for business in Norrköping. The new store is larger and more stylish than the old Willys store, which closed on 21 October. And the address is also new: Kromgatan 3A. The trend in the retail food market is moving towards one-stop shopping. "Super-Willys" is an effort to meet this demand in the discount segment. By ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Norrkoping/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-19-percent-in-September/ Net sales (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 1.9% for the month of September, with a 1.6% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,340 m (2,333&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-19-percent-in-September/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee2/ Axfood AB's principal owner has appointed a nominating committee to serve up until the next Annual General Meeting. The Nominating Committee's task is to submit recommendations on the number of Board members and the composition of the Bo... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee2/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-1-January-30-September-2006/ Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 21,424 m (20,781) during the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 3.1%. Retail sales for Axfood's wholly owned stores rose 4.9% during the period.&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-1-January-30-September-2006/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Goran-Ennerfelt-new-Chairman-of-Axfood-AB/ Göran Ennerfelt was today appointed as Chairman of the Board of Axfood AB. He replaces Mats Jansson, who declined the chairmanship but will continue to serve as a director on Axfood's board. Göran Ennerfelt is President and&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Goran-Ennerfelt-new-Chairman-of-Axfood-AB/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Record-sales-during-Ramadan1/ Sales in Willys global product offering, with original products from the Balkans and the Middle East, were up 44% during the first three weeks of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. The sales trend is thus a repeat of last year’s tremendous development. “The positive trend since the start in 2003 is continuing this year as well,” says Irene Seideman, product line manager for Axfood’s global p... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Record-sales-during-Ramadan1/ Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/18-years-minimum-age-for-working-at-Axfoods-checkout-counters/ Axfood has adopted a policy that cashiers working unattended in stores of Axfood’s subsidiaries must be a minimum of 18 years of age. The decision was made in view of current work environment laws, the risk for robberies associated with cashier work, and laws prohibiting the sale of products to minors, such as beer, tobacco and gaming wagers, etc. Axfood’s store managers are responsible for usi... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/18-years-minimum-age-for-working-at-Axfoods-checkout-counters/ Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-concentrate-fresh-produce-purchases-to-single-supplier/ Axfood is changing the way it purchases fruits and vegetables for its stores and will be concentrating its fresh-produce purchasing to a single suppler, Saba. This will result in a more inspiring and attractively priced offering at fresh produce departments across the Group. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-concentrate-fresh-produce-purchases-to-single-supplier/ Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-now-opening-in-Sandviken/ The discount food chain Willys continues its expansion. On Thursday, 28 September at 8 a.m., Willys will be opening a newly built store in the Mosaiken retail area in Sandviken. Willys is one of Sweden's fastest growing discount food chains with a special focus on fresh products, such as fruits and vegetables. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-now-opening-in-Sandviken/ Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:40:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-hemma-opens-store-at-Medborgarplatsen-/ Tomorrow Willys hemma will be opening its eighth store in the Stockholm area, at 12 noon. The store is located at the central Stockholm location of Medborgarplatsen and will feature a large selection of fresh products. Willys hemma is part of the Willys discount concept, but is specially targeted at small households in neighbourhood locations. The establishment of the new store at Medborgarplat... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-hemma-opens-store-at-Medborgarplatsen-/ Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkops-sales-up-14-in-August/ Net sales (excluding VAT) for Hemköp's stores (wholly owned and franchise units) rose 1.4% in August to SEK 771 m, with a 2.1% rise in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales for the year rose 2.2% to SEK 6,072 m, with a 1.8% rise in like-for-like sales.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkops-sales-up-14-in-August/ Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-recalls-Eldorado-brand-coursely-ground-black-pepper-/ Tests of Eldorado-brand coursely ground black pepper with a best-before date of 25 November 2008 have shown the presence of salmonella. The product is now being recalled from stores. Axfood continuously conducts its own tests of food products – including spices – and it was in such a routine control that the salmonella was discovered. All customers who have purchased Eldorado coursely ground bl... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-recalls-Eldorado-brand-coursely-ground-black-pepper-/ Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-28-percent-in-August/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 2.8% for the month of August, with a 0.5% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,492 m (2,422), an increase of 2.9% compared with the same period a year ago. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-rises-by-28-percent-in-August/ Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-and-Vi-stores-agree-on-settlement/ Axfood and the Vi stores have reached a settlement to their several year–old contract dispute. The settlement entails that Axfood will receive approximately SEK 100 million in compensation. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-and-Vi-stores-agree-on-settlement/ Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Safe-to-buy-pistachios/ It is now safe to buy Eldorado-brand pistachios at Axfood's stores again. Axfood has switched to an American supplier and conducts its own tests in Sweden before the nuts are roasted and packaged. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Safe-to-buy-pistachios/ Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-annual-report-praised-by-Swedish-Shareholders-Association/ Axfood has climbed from 45th to 7th place in the annually recurring ranking of annual reports performed by the Swedish Shareholders' Association (Aktiespararna). As a result of this improvement, Axfood has been named as a "fast climber" in the Swedish Shareholders' Association's magazine Aktiespararen, which presented the ranking in its entirety in its August issue. The ranking includes listed ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-annual-report-praised-by-Swedish-Shareholders-Association/ Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-slashes-prices-of-baby-formula-and-nappies-by-up-to-17/ "Sweden's cheapest bag of groceries" will now be even cheaper for families with children. The Willys discount chain is slashing prices for leading-brand baby formula and nappies at its 106 stores throughout Sweden. The price cut corresponds to a value of approximately SEK 20 m. In practice, this entails a price reduction for some of the most popular products: 17.4% for Libero- and Pampers-brand... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-slashes-prices-of-baby-formula-and-nappies-by-up-to-17/ Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-newly-built-store-in-Katrineholm/ At 8 a.m. on Thursday, 24 August, Willys will be opening an all new store in Katrineholm. The old store, which was located at Starrvägen 7, was closed on 20 August. The new store is larger in area and is also located in the Lövåsen shopping centre, at Starrvägen 19 B. "With this new store, which is better-suited for Willys' concept, we will be able to offer even better service and an improved p... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-newly-built-store-in-Katrineholm/ Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-strengthens-its-executive-management/ Hemköp is strengthening its executive management team as part of its continued work on becoming even better. Katarina Gabrielson has been named as the company's new Marketing Director, and Anders Fahlgren has been appointed as the new Head of Human Resources. Katarina Gabrielson joins Hemköp from Reitangruppen and will assume her duties in October. Anders Fahlgren worked most recently for McDon... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-strengthens-its-executive-management/ Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:00:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/No-three-year-old-crayfish-in-Axfoods-stores/ Axfood has decided not to sell crayfish that are more than two years old in the Group’s wholly-owned stores. “We want our customers to feel confident that our products maintain the expected quality,” says Anders Strålman, President and CEO, Axfood. At the beginning of the season, most crayfish are caught the preceding year. Crayfishing in Turkey does not commence until after our crayfish season... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/No-three-year-old-crayfish-in-Axfoods-stores/ Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Opening-of-Dagabs-new-high-bay-storage-facility-in-Gothenburg/ Today, Dagab opened its new, fully automated storage facility for pallet handling. The facility is high-bay warehouse and is 21 meters in height with 10,000 pallet squares. Naturally, all systems have state-of-the-art technology. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Opening-of-Dagabs-new-high-bay-storage-facility-in-Gothenburg/ Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2006/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 2.8% for the month of July, with no change in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2, 394 m (2, 335), an increase of 2.5% compared with the same period a year ago. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2006/ Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2006/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 6.1% for the month of June, with a 3.2% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,541 mkr (2,425&#41... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2006/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January30-June-2006/ - Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 14,198 m (13,691) during the first six months of 2006, an increase of 3.7%. - Retail sales for Axfood's wholly owned stores rose 6.2% during the period&#4... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January30-June-2006/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/All-Eldorado-pistachio-nuts-recalled/ Further tests of Eldorado pistachio nuts have revealed a too high content of the mould poison aflatoxin in other supplies than those about which Axfood has previously issued warnings. Therefore all supplies of Eldorado pistachio nuts are now being recalled and further sales of the product suspended. The latest test samples, taken from a different delivery, have shown a level of 10-15 ppm aflato... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/All-Eldorado-pistachio-nuts-recalled/ Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-recalls-Eldorado-pistachio-nuts/ Test samples taken from Eldorado pistachio nuts have shown a very high content of the mould poison aflatoxin. The products in question are Eldorado pistachio nuts 150 and 400 gram with Lot no. 6027PI04 printed on the packaging, from which the test samples were taken. The limit for aflatoxin in pistachio nuts is 2 ppm. The Axfood samples taken above have shown a level of 200 ppm. All customers w... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-recalls-Eldorado-pistachio-nuts/ Tue, 04 Jul 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-to-begin-selling-sweets-of-the-future---work-continues-on-build-up-of-healthy-product-offering/ In line with the health initiative that was launched in late April, Hemköp will now be the first retail food chain in Sweden to market the Snax fruit mix sold by the Helsingborg-based company Salico. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-to-begin-selling-sweets-of-the-future---work-continues-on-build-up-of-healthy-product-offering/ Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:17:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Sweden-divided-by-herring-at-Midsummer--Herring-in-mustard-cream-sauce-most-popular-in-the-north-and-onion-pickled-herring-favoured-in-the-south/ Midsummer is a Swedish tradition that Swedes stick closely to. Especially when it comes to traditional Midsummer food, which starts with myriad variants of pickled herring, sour cream, roe, crispbread and cheese. Sales statistics compiled by Hemköp from Midsummer 2005 show that people from the Norrland province stick most closely to their traditional Midsummer dishes, while sales of pickled herring are greatest in south-eastern Sweden. Breaking down the country into pickled herring variants, it is apparent that herring in mustard-cream sauce is the most popular in northern, central and eastern Sweden, while people in southern Sweden buy the most pickled herring in onion brine. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Sweden-divided-by-herring-at-Midsummer--Herring-in-mustard-cream-sauce-most-popular-in-the-north-and-onion-pickled-herring-favoured-in-the-south/ Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-develops-its-own-keyhole-range/ As part of the project of becoming the store where you can most easily shop healthy food, Hemköp now launches its own brand, Hemköp Nyttiga. It is a reasonably priced range of healthy food that includes for instance “keyhole” marked bread, meat and readymade meals. As part of Hemköp’s big health drive, a healthy goods range, consisting of around 20 products so far, has been introduced. Hemköp N... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-develops-its-own-keyhole-range/ Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-May-2006/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 5.4% for the month of May, with a 1.9% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,475 m (2,366)&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-May-2006/ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-set-for-business-in-Malmo-in-connection-with-closure-of-Konsum-Spangahallen-in-Torshalla-converted-to-Hemkop/ On Thursday, 1 June, Spångahallen in Torshälla opened for business as Hemköp. At the same time, Hemköp re-opened its new "Triangeln" store in Malmö, which has undergone a renovation and remodelling during the past ten weeks. Among other things, new checkout counters have been installed, a staffed cheese and ready-made foods counter has been added, and staffing has been increased. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-set-for-business-in-Malmo-in-connection-with-closure-of-Konsum-Spangahallen-in-Torshalla-converted-to-Hemkop/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 09:46:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Cecilia-Giertta-new-Head-of-Corporate-Communications-at-Axfood/ Cecilia Giertta has been named as the new Head of Corporate Communications at Axfood. Cecilia has a background as press manager and communications strategist at Svensk Handel (the Swedish Trade Federation) and Telia, and as a journalist for Dagens Nyheter. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Cecilia-Giertta-new-Head-of-Corporate-Communications-at-Axfood/ Tue, 30 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-in-Ystad-becomes-Super-Willys/ Willys has a further developed store concept and will be opening a large-store concept “Super-Willys” store on Monday, 22 May, Hyllegatan 25 in Ystad. “Super-Willys” has a broader product offering including specialty items like electronics, textiles and toys. Willys' business concept, Sweden's lowest grocery prices, has been extended to the price profile of these new product categories as well.... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-in-Ystad-becomes-Super-Willys/ Fri, 19 May 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-employee-health-initiative/ Maxa livet ("Max Life") is the name of a health initiative recently started by Axfood. This extensive programme is aimed at promoting the health and well-being of employees throughout the Axfood Group. One goal is to raise job attendance above the industry average. "We want our employees to feel good and have an active, healthy life," says Louise Ring, Head of Human Resources at Axfood. "Natura... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-employee-health-initiative/ Tue, 09 May 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-April-2006/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group increased by 8.9% for the month of April, with a 3.2% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,361 m (2,249)... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-April-2006/ Thu, 04 May 2006 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-puts-health-front-and-centre/ Hemköp will be making it easier and more obvious to be the preferred choice of food store for customers who want to buy healthy foods. Starting on 26 April, customers will encounter a "new" Hemköp, where products with health benefits are clearly marked. "Seven out of ten consumers want to make more healthy choices in their shopping. At the same time, four out of ten feel that stores are bad at ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-puts-health-front-and-centre/ Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Bromma/ The Willys discount chain continues to grow in the Greater Stockholm area. At 8 a.m. on Thursday, 27 April, Willys will be opening a brand new store in the growing shopping centre adjacent to Bromma Airport. Willys now has 20 stores in the Greater Stockholm area. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Bromma/ Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Changes-in-Hemkops-management/ To put further focus on and strengthen operating matters at Hemköp, Thomas Strömer has been named as Director of Operations and Vice President of the company. Strömer served most recently as President of Willys hemma. "Thomas Strömer has a long and solid record of experience in store operations, not least from Axfood Närlivs, where he was formerly operating manager. Thomas's background and expe... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Changes-in-Hemkops-management/ Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-and-Willys-hemma-to-merge/ To ensure continued profitability and growth, Axfood has decided to merge its subsidiaries Willys and Willys hemma. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-and-Willys-hemma-to-merge/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-March-2006/ Net sales (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 5.6% for the month of March, of which like-for-like sales where unchanged. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,459 m (2,385),&#... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-March-2006/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-2006/ Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 6,820 m (6,651) during the first three months of 2006, an increase of 2.5%. Retail sales for Axfood's wholly owned stores rose 5.5% during the period. Like-... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-March-2006/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Easter-food-traditions-vary-from-north-to-south/ People in the north eat eggs, Stockholmers like whitefish roe, people in the west eat meatballs, and southerners prefer lamb. For the third year in a row, Hemköp has analyzed sales statistics for Easter grocery sales in Sweden. As previously, the statistics point to clear regional differences, as well as to some changes that are taking place between the regions. Norrlanders eat the most eggs of... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Easter-food-traditions-vary-from-north-to-south/ Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-wants-to-open-in-Sundsvall/ The Willys discount chain wants to open a “Super-Willys” in Birsta shopping center in early 2007, if the municipality approves the detailed development plan. The new “Super-Willys” will be one of the chain’s largest store in Sweden. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-wants-to-open-in-Sundsvall/ Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hakan-Akerstrom-new-President-of-Dagab/ Håkan Åkerström has been named as the new President of Dagab. He comes most recently from a position as President of Storel AB, and will begin in his new position on Monday, 27 March. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hakan-Akerstrom-new-President-of-Dagab/ Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Newly-built-Willys-opens-in-Skelleftea/ An all-new Willys is set to open for business at 9 a.m. on Thursday, 23 March, replacing the Willys store on Skeppargatan 20, which has now been closed. The new store is located at Varugatan 5 in the Solbacken shopping district. "This new, sparkling store is well-suited for our customers as well as employees," comments Anders Quist, Vice President of Willys. "We will now be able to offer even b... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Newly-built-Willys-opens-in-Skelleftea/ Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Per-Uebel-new-President-of-Hemkop/ Per Uebel has been named as the new President of Hemköp. Uebel has a long record of experience in senior positions with Ica, Hennes & Mauritz and Lindex, among other companies. He succeeds Carl-Erik Möller, who has served as Hemköp's President since 2003, and will begin his new position on 27 March. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Per-Uebel-new-President-of-Hemkop/ Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:30:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Repurchase-of-own-shares/ The Board of Directors of Axfood AB has decided to initiate repurchase of shares in Axfood AB, within the framework of the mandate received by the Annual General Meeting on 9 March 2006, to acquire up to 4,000,&#4... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Repurchase-of-own-shares/ Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:47:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-AGM-2006/ Election of Board members On 9 March 2006, the Annual General Meeting of Axfood resolved that the company’s Board of Directors will comprise eight members. The Meeting re-elected Göran Ennerfelt, Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Marcus&#32... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-AGM-2006/ Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-store-opens-in-Taby-Sweden/ The Willys discount chain continues to grow in the Greater Stockholm area and tomorrow, Thursday 8 March a new “Super Willys” store is to open, at Arninge retail centre in Täby. Willys has extended its store concept. “Super Willys”, as the larger store concept is called, is supported by non-food items such as household utensils, media, textiles and toys. Willys' business concept, Sweden's cheap... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-store-opens-in-Taby-Sweden/ Wed, 08 Mar 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2006/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 4.6 % for the month of February, of which like-for-like sales decreased by 0.9 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,147&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2006/ Fri, 03 Mar 2006 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-agreement-with-Gefleorten-Dairy-Association/ As a result of the new dairy supplier agreement reached between Willys and Willys hemma and the Milko and Falköping dairies, the agreement with the Gefleorten Dairy Association has also been renegotiated. The agreement ensures competition in the Swedish dairy market and will strengthen Willys' future competitiveness. The Gefleorten Dairy Association will continue to delivery dairy products to W... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-agreement-with-Gefleorten-Dairy-Association/ Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Newly-built-Super-Willys-store-opens-in-Borlange/ On Thursday 23 February at 8 a.m. a completely newly built “Super Willys” store is to open, replacing the former Willys store at Gamla Tunavägen 41, Borlänge. The new store is at Maskinistgatan 4 in the Kupolen retail complex. Willys has extended its store concept. “Super Willys”, as the larger store concept is called, is supported by non-food items such as household utensils, media, textiles a... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Newly-built-Super-Willys-store-opens-in-Borlange/ Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-opens-at-Sickla-shopping-centre/ The Willys low price chain continues to expand in Greater Stockholm and a new Willys store with about 3 000 sq m of retail area is to open at the beginning of 2007 in the Sickla shopping centre in the suburb of Nacka. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-opens-at-Sickla-shopping-centre/ Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Repurchase-of-own-shares1/ The Board of Directors of Axfood AB has decided to initiate repurchase of shares in Axfood AB, within the framework of the mandate received by the Annual General Meeting on 10 March 2005, to acquire up to 2,000&#4... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Repurchase-of-own-shares1/ Thu, 16 Feb 2006 08:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Lidingo/ The Willys discount chain continues to increase its presence in Stockholm with the grand opening of a newly built Willys store in Lidingö. The store will open its doors for business at 8 a.m. on Thursday, 16 February. Willys now has 19 stores in the Greater Stockholm area, but this is the first in Lidingö. "Willys' business concept is to offer Sweden's cheapest bag of groceries," says Anders Qu... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Lidingo/ Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Annual-General-Meeting-of-Axfood-AB-publ/ The shareholders of Axfood AB have been summoned to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, 9 March 2006, at Norra Latin, Marmorsalen, Stockholm, Sweden (entrance at Barnhusgatan 7B). Registration opens at 4.15 p.m. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Annual-General-Meeting-of-Axfood-AB-publ/ Mon, 06 Feb 2006 14:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2006/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 6.2 % for the month of January, of which same-stores decreased by 0.8 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,211 m (2&... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2006/ Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-expands-cooperation-with-Milko-and-Falkoping-dairies/ Deliveries of dairy products by the Milko and Falköping dairies will be expanded to include most Willys and Willys hemma stores. The agreement will ensure competition in the Swedish dairy market and strengthen Willys' future competitiveness. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-expands-cooperation-with-Milko-and-Falkoping-dairies/ Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Changed-policy-on-long-term-financial-targets/ At an analyst and media meeting on 2 February, Axfood's CEO Anders Strålman commented on the Groups' long-term strategic agenda for the years 2004–2008. He announced that Axfood is sticking to its strategy with focus on profitable growth, optimal operations and cost efficiency, but added that in the future Axfood's long-term agenda will not be communicated in figures. Financial targets will only be announced for one year at a time. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Changed-policy-on-long-term-financial-targets/ Thu, 02 Feb 2006 09:00:26 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-December-2005/ Spar Finland is shown on a separate line as a discontinued operation, and thus the figures below pertain to continuing operations. Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 7.4 % for... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-December-2005/ Thu, 02 Feb 2006 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-1-January31-December-2005/ Spar Finland is reported as a discontinued operation on a separate line in the profit and loss account, and thus the figures below pertain to continuing operations. • Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 28,086 m (28&#44... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-1-January31-December-2005/ Thu, 02 Feb 2006 07:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Skane-biggest-producer-of-potatoes-in-the-country--but-consumption-is-falling/ Sweden's largest potato fields are located in Skåne and Halland. However, statistics show that consumption of unprocessed potatoes has been falling on a yearly basis since the 1960s, in favour of primarily pasta and rice. The reasons are many, but one clear trend is that people feel it takes too long to boil potatoes and that it is difficult to determine the proper boiling time. Hemköp will now... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Skane-biggest-producer-of-potatoes-in-the-country--but-consumption-is-falling/ Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Spar-Finland-Result/ Axfood will be reporting an operating loss for Spar Finland of SEK -49 m. In addition to Spar Finland’s operating loss for 2005, this figure includes costs for divesting the holding in Spar Finland. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Spar-Finland-Result/ Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:10:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-begin-selling-smoking-cessation-products/ As a result of the acquittal of Krister Hanner, a retailer who faced criminal charges for selling smoking cessation products, Axfood will begin selling nicotine chewing gum and similar smoking cessation products. "Our interpretation of the law and the district court's ruling is that it is now clear to sell smoking cessation products," says Jonas Köhler, Business Area Manager at Axfood. Therefor... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-begin-selling-smoking-cessation-products/ Thu, 26 Jan 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Varnamo/ Willys opens in Värnamo 2006-01-24 A new Willys store is set to open for business in Värnamo on Wednesday, 25 January, at 7 a.m. The store, which is located in premises previously occupied by Hemköp on Träffgatan in the Gröndal shopping centre, features an entirely new layout as a result of a total renovation. "Willys' business concept is to offer Sweden's cheapest bag of groceries," says Ander... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Varnamo/ Tue, 24 Jan 2006 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/SOKs-purchase-of-shares-in-Spar-Finland-Abp-completed/ Axfood AB (publ.) today, 12 january 2006, sold its shares in Spar Finland to Centrallaget för Handelslagen i Finland (SOK). The price paid was EUR 46.01 per share, for a total of EUR 36.2 million. For further information, please contact: Lars Nilsson, Chief Financial Officer, Axfood AB, +46-705-69 66 33 Kenneth Wall, Press Manager, Axfood AB, +46-703-124 122 Axfood AB conducts retail trade thro... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/SOKs-purchase-of-shares-in-Spar-Finland-Abp-completed/ Thu, 12 Jan 2006 14:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/The-Finnish-Competition-Authority-has-accepted-the-purchase-of-shares-in-Spar-Finland-Plc-by-SOK-Corporation/ SOK Corporation (SOK) and the parent company of Spar Finland Plc (Spar Finland), Axfood AB (publ.) (Axfood) entered into an agreement on 7 September 2005 based on which SOK will acquire all shares in Spar Finland held by Axfood. The transaction was conditional upon approval from the Finnish Competition Authority. The Finnish Competition Authority has on 4 January 2006 accepted the share purchas... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/The-Finnish-Competition-Authority-has-accepted-the-purchase-of-shares-in-Spar-Finland-Plc-by-SOK-Corporation/ Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:40:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-executive-management-at-Axfood/ Louise Ring, Head of Human Resources, has been named as a new member of the Executive Committee. Louise Ring has held this post since August 2004. Axfood’s Executive Committee consists of Anders Strålman, President and CEO of Axfood; Urban Dahl, President of Willys; Carl-Erik Möller, President of Hemköp; Thomas Strömer, President of Willys hemma; Anders Agerberg, Acting President of Dagab; Benn... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-executive-management-at-Axfood/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/People-in-Norrland-continue-to-lead-Swedens-Christmas-food-traditions/ – Norrlanders like Christmas sausage, while people in Småland prefer brunkål As previously, sales statistics compiled by Hemköp from Christmas shopping habits at Swedish retail food stores show that each region in Sweden has its own specialities based on local traditions. People in Norrland stick the closest to Sweden’s Christmas food traditions. People in Norrland, Stockholm and central Sweden... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/People-in-Norrland-continue-to-lead-Swedens-Christmas-food-traditions/ Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Gingerbread-banned-from-sale-now-withdrawn-from-market/ Sales of Eldorado gingerbread were stopped on Friday 2 December after two customers suffering from peanut hypersensitivity showed allergic symptoms after eating the gingerbread. Axfood has now received analysis results of the gingerbread contents, which showed that no trace of peanuts were found. Despite this, Axfood has decided to remove remaining stocks of Eldorado gingerbread from the market... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Gingerbread-banned-from-sale-now-withdrawn-from-market/ Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Stenungsund/ A new Willys store is set to open for business in Stenungsund on Thursday, 8 December, at 8 a.m. The store will be operated in premises previously occupied by Bra Storlivs in an area north of Stenungsund’s city centre, called Strandplan, and through a total renovation now has an entirely new design. The store has an extended range of attractively priced electronics, kitchen products, textiles, ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Stenungsund/ Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-November-2005/ Spar Finland is shown as a discontinued operation, and thus the figures below pertain to continuing operations. Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 7.4 % for the month of November, of which same-stores increased by 0.1 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,324 m (2,343), an decrease of 0.8 % compared with the same period a year ago. Under the peri... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-November-2005/ Mon, 05 Dec 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-announces-recall-of-Eldorado-gingerbread-cookies/ Axfood has received information from two customers who are oversensitive to peanuts and who have experienced symptoms after eating Eldorado gingerbread cookies. Sales of the product have therefore been stopped, and the product has been sent for analysis. Pending the results of this analysis, Axfood is recalling all gingerbread cookie packages marketed under the Eldorado brand. Customers who hav... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-announces-recall-of-Eldorado-gingerbread-cookies/ Fri, 02 Dec 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Further-proceedings-of-SOKs-acquisition-of-Spar-Finland/ Finnish Competition Authority is continuing proceedings of SOK’s acquisition of Spar Finland. Axfood and SOK Finland signed an agreement on the sale of Axfood’s entire shareholding in Spar Finland Abp. Axfood is the largest shareholder of Spar Finland, with 75.2% of the votes and 69.3% of the capital. SOK’s acquisition is conditional upon approval by the Finnish Competition Authority. The Finni... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Further-proceedings-of-SOKs-acquisition-of-Spar-Finland/ Fri, 25 Nov 2005 13:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Motala/ A new Willys store will open for business in Motala on Thursday, 24 November, at 8 a.m. The store which will open in Coop Forum’s former premises in Bråstorp shopping centre will be Willys store number 102 in a discount chain that is showing strong growth. The store has an extended range of attractively priced electronics, kitchen products, textiles, toys, and more. Willys seeks to create a pra... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Motala/ Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Record-sales-during-Ramadan/ The Axfood product range under World Foods with original products from the Balkan States and the Middle East had a record turnover of SEK 4.9 million at Willys during the Muslim month of fasting for Ramadan. This is a 63 percent increase from last year. During the closing week of Ramadan, when the traditional festival Id-al-Fitr is celebrated, the product range had a turnover of just over SEK 1... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Record-sales-during-Ramadan/ Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Umea/ A new Willys store is set to open for business in Umeå on Wednesday, 16 November, at 8 a.m. Willys today is a chain with over 100 stores, and the store in Umeå is store number 101. The store has an extended range of attractively priced electronics, kitchen products, textiles, toys, and more. Willys seeks to create a practical and convenient discount marketplace where shoppers can meet most all of their household needs. The new Willys store is an attempt to satisfy this demand in the discount segment. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Umea/ Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:02:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-October-2005/ Spar Finland is shown as a discontinued operation, and thus the figures below pertain to continuing operations. Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 6.9 % for the month of October, of which same-stores decreased by 0.5 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,352 m (2,322), an increase of 1.3 % compared with the same period a year ago. Under the perio... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-October-2005/ Thu, 03 Nov 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-its-100th-store/ A new Super-Willys store is set to open on 3 November in Skene. This marks the 100th store in Axfood’s wholly owned discount chain Willys, located nationwide in Sweden from Ystad in the south to Luleå in the north. After expanding from 12 to 100 stores in only six years, this further affirms Willys’ undisputed position as Sweden’s largest discount chain. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-its-100th-store/ Wed, 02 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-1-January30-September--2005/ Spar Finland is reported as a discontinued operation on a separate line in the profit and loss account, and thus the figures below pertain to continuing operations. • Axfood’s consolidated sales during the first nine months of 2005 amounted to SEK 20,781 m (21,425), a decrease of 3.0%. • Axfood’s consolidated sales during the third quarter totalled SEK 7,090 m (7,161), a decrease of 1.0%. • Ret... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-1-January30-September--2005/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-September-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 8.9 % for the month of September, of which same-stores decreased by 0,3 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,746 m (2,741), an increase by 0.2 % compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-September 2005 the increase was 4.0 % for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-September-2005/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-president-of-Willys-AB-appointed/ The Board of Axfood AB today named Urban Dahl, 52, as the new president of Willys AB. Urban Dahl succeeds Anders Strålman, who was recently named president and CEO of Axfood AB. During the past year Dahl has held the position as purchasing director of Axfood, and prior to that he served as president of Axfood Närlivs for four years. The new purchasing director of Axfood will be Mats Sjödahl, 44, who is currently assistant purchasing director and head of Axfood’s dry goods business area. Both Urban Dahl and Mats Sjödahl will be members of Axfood’s executive management. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-president-of-Willys-AB-appointed/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee-Axfood/ Axfood AB's principal owner has appointed a nominating committee to serve up until the next Annual General Meeting. The Nominating Committee's task is to submit recommendations on the number of Board members and the composition of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting on 9 Mars 2006. The following people have been named to serve on the Nominating Committee: Hans Dalborg, Chairman... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee-Axfood/ Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Kallered/ On Thursday 20 October Willys is to open a store in Kållered, 10 kilometres south of Gothenburg. It is a former Bra Storlivs store, one of three Bra Storlivs stores which will be converted into Willys this autumn. The second store is located in Skene and will be the hundredth Willys store. Comments Willys AB managing director Anders Strålman: ”With this new store, which is ideally suited to mee... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Kallered/ Wed, 19 Oct 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-hemma-opening-in-Aspudden/ The Willys hemma low price chain continues to grow, and on Thursday 20 October will open its sixth store in Greater Stockholm. The store is located in the former state-run alcoholic beverage store premises at Hägerstensvägen 166 in Aspudden, a Stockholm suburb. “Willys hemma is for those who prefer to shop quickly, at low cost and nearby, and who either don’t want to or don’t have the possibili... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-hemma-opening-in-Aspudden/ Wed, 19 Oct 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-agreement-signed-on-postal-services/ Axfood and Posten AB today signed a new 4-year agreement on the handling of postal letters and packages. One new feature of the agreement is that stamps will be available for purchase at all Hemköp stores and Willys customer service counters. The agreement, which is essentially an extension of a previous agreement, will take effect on 1 January 2006 and covers 134 of Axfood’s stores. These stor... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-agreement-signed-on-postal-services/ Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Finnish-Competition-Authority-initiates-further-proceedings-of-SOKs-acquisition-of-Spar-Finland/ On 7 September Axfood and SOK Finland signed an agreement on the sale of Axfood’s entire shareholding in Spar Finland Abp. Axfood is the largest shareholder of Spar Finland, with 75.2% of the votes and 69.3% of the capital. SOK’s acquisition is conditional upon approval by the Finnish Competition Authority. Today, 7 October, the Finnish Competition Authority announced that it is initiating furt... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Finnish-Competition-Authority-initiates-further-proceedings-of-SOKs-acquisition-of-Spar-Finland/ Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:40:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-has-acquired-the-Vi-Hagalund-store-in-Solna/ Axfood has acquired the Vi Hagalund store in Solna. The store will be converted to Willys hemma during November 2005. ”We have now made yet another acquisition in line with Axfood’s ambition to strengthen its position in the Stockholm market,” says Anders Nyberg, head of Business Development at Axfood AB. The store, located in Solna, has annual sales of just under SEK 30 million. The store will... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-has-acquired-the-Vi-Hagalund-store-in-Solna/ Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-in-Vaxjo-becomes-Super-Willys/ Tomorrow, Tuesday 20 September the store will reopen as a “Super-Willys” store in Teleborg, Växjö. “Super-Willys” features an extended range of non-food products in the areas of kitchen supplies, electronics, textiles and toys. Willys’ business concept, to offer Sweden’s cheapest bag of groceries, also characterizes the price position of these extended product categories. The trend in the retai... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-in-Vaxjo-becomes-Super-Willys/ Mon, 19 Sep 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-revises-earnings-forecast-for-2005/ Competition in the Swedish retail food market is intense with continued price pressure. Additional market investments are required during the autumn in order to strengthen the customer offering in our store chains and thereby boost growth. As a consequence of the competitive situation and the extended market programmes, the earnings forecast published earlier is being revised. The Board of Directors and management expect operating profit for the year to be approximately SEK 1 billion. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-revises-earnings-forecast-for-2005/ Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:25:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Ornskoldsvik/ Tomorrow, Thursday 15 september, a newly built “Super-Willys” store will open for business in Örnsköldsvik. “Super-Willys” features an extended range of non-food products in the areas of kitchen supplies, electronics, textiles and toys. Willys’ business concept, to offer Sweden’s cheapest bag of groceries, also characterizes the price position of these extended product categories. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Ornskoldsvik/ Wed, 14 Sep 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-sell-Spar-Finland/ Axfood today signed an agreement with SOK Finland on the sale of Axfood’s entire holding in Spar Finland Abp. Axfood is Spar Finland’s largest shareholder, with 75.2% of the votes and 69.3% of the share capital. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-sell-Spar-Finland/ Wed, 07 Sep 2005 07:20:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-August-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 4.9 % for the month of August, of which same-stores decreased by 2.6 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,852 m (2,892), a decrease by 1.4 % compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-August 2005 the increase was 3.4 % for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores decreas... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-August-2005/ Mon, 05 Sep 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-President-and-CEO-appointed-for-Axfood/ The Board of Axfood AB today named Anders Strålman, 52, as the company’s new President and CEO. Since 2000 Strålman has served as President of Axfood’s fast-growing and largest store chain, Willys, with which its 94 stores has annual sales of approximately SEK 12 billion. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-President-and-CEO-appointed-for-Axfood/ Mon, 05 Sep 2005 13:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Heron-City/ The low-price Willys chain continues to grow in the Greater Stockholm area and tomorrow, 25 August, sees the opening of Stockholm’s second Super-Willys store with a 5,000 m² retail area in Heron City, King’s Bend (Kungens Kurva). http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Heron-City/ Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Anders-Agerberg-named-interim-President-of-Dagab/ Anders Agerberg has been appointed to serve as interim President of Dagab, effective 1 September 2005. Dagab’s current President, Stefan Karlsson, is leaving Dagab at the start of November for a position as President of RunsvenGruppen AB. Anders Agerberg is currently head of Dagab’s Southern region, which includes the distribution centre in Backa (Gothenburg) and the fresh products warehouses i... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Anders-Agerberg-named-interim-President-of-Dagab/ Wed, 17 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-newly-built-store-in-Koping/ On Thursday, 18 August at 8:00 am, Willys is to open a newly built store twice as big as the Willys store in Karlsdals Square, which was recently closed. The new Willys, located at Ringvägen 76 at the E18 exit to Köping, replaces the store in Karlsdals Square. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-newly-built-store-in-Koping/ Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Vi-store-at-Hasselby-Strand-to-be-Hemkop/ The “Vi” store at Hässelby Strand has decided to join the Hemköp chain. Grocer Tomas Lindborg will continue to own and operate the store under its new profile. The store will be converted to Hemköp on 1 September. The business arrangement also entails that Lindborg will acquire the Hemköp store in Upplands Väsby on 1 October. Axfood’s board of directors previously decided to merge the Hemköp an... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Vi-store-at-Hasselby-Strand-to-be-Hemkop/ Thu, 11 Aug 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 2.4% for the month of July, of which same-stores decreased by 4.4%. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,765 m (2,851), a decrease by 3,0% compared with the same period a year ago. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2005/ Wed, 03 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 4.4% for the month of June, of which same-stores decreased by 2.7%. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,866 m (2,976), a decrease by 3,7% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-June 2005 the increase was 3.3% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores decreased by 3.... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2005/ Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:20:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB/ Interim Report, Axfood AB (publ.) for the period 1 January – 30 June 2005 http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB/ Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:10:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Coop-Forum-in-Motala/ Axfood has acquired Coop Forum in Motala and will formally take over the company on 1 September 2005. Coop Forum, which has a turnover of approximately SEK 90 million net, will be converted to a Willys store. The new store will open in November 2005. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Coop-Forum-in-Motala/ Tue, 05 Jul 2005 17:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vi-Menyn-stores-in-Taby-and-Jakobsberg/ Axfood has acquired the Vi Menyn stores in Taby and Jakobsberg. The stores, which will be taken over on 1 September 2005, have combined net sales of SEK 225 m. The stores will be converted to Hemköp. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vi-Menyn-stores-in-Taby-and-Jakobsberg/ Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:10:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Norrlanders-hold-closest-to-Midsummer-food-traditions/ Smorgasbords at Swedish Midsummer celebrations are teeming with Swedish food specialities. Among the favourites are pickled herring, Baltic herring, hard bread and sour cream. Statistics compiled by Hemköp from Midsummer 2004 show that people in Sweden’s Norrland province stick to the most traditional Midsummer foods, while people from Skåne in the south do so the least. Stockholmers have begun... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Norrlanders-hold-closest-to-Midsummer-food-traditions/ Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-converts-five-new-stores/ On Thursday, 16 June, 5 stores will change over to the New Hemköp. On that date, 3 Spar store, 1 Eurospar store and 1 Matex store in Östhammar, Björklinge, Örnsköldsvik, Domsjö and Kalix will open for business under the Hemköp banner. In connection with this, 31 Hemköp stores in the region will adopt Hemköp’s new logotype. Axfood decided in spring 2004 to merge the Hemköp and Spar stores in Hem... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-converts-five-new-stores/ Wed, 15 Jun 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Bra-Storlivs/ Axfood has signed an agreement to acquire Bra Storlivs’ four stores with combined net sales of approximately SEK 380 m. The stores in Skene, Stenungsund and Kållerud will be converted to Willys, and the store in Kinna will be converted to Hemköp. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Bra-Storlivs/ Tue, 14 Jun 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-May-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 4.7% for the month of May, of which same-stores decreased by 2.0%. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,780 m (2,805), a decrease by 0.9% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-May 2005 the increase was 3.1% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores decreased by 3.1%... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-May-2005/ Fri, 03 Jun 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Fifteen-more-stores-take-the-step-over-to-Hemkop/ On Thursday, 26 May, 15 stores will change over to the New Hemköp: on that date, 13 Spar stores and 2 Eurospar stores in Östergötland and Mälardalen will open for business under the Hemköp banner. In connection with this, 8 Hemköp stores in the region will adopt Hemköp’s new logotype. This marks yet another milestone toward the goal in 2005 of growing from 90 to approximately 170 stores through... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Fifteen-more-stores-take-the-step-over-to-Hemkop/ Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-its-second-store-in-Uppsala/ On Thursday 26 May Willys is opening its second store in Uppsala. A former Rätt Pris store on Björkgatan has been rebuilt to be a Willys store. Willys is today Sweden’s largest discount food chain, with a wide range of products and a special focus on fresh products such as fruits and vegetables, meats, and dairy products. The stores have an offering of some 7,500 items, covering 95% of consumer... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-its-second-store-in-Uppsala/ Wed, 25 May 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Bodil-Eriksson-to-leave-Axfood/ Bodil Eriksson, Executive Vice President of Axfood AB, has decided to leave Axfood for a position as head of Communications at SCA, starting on 1 September. Eriksson has served at Axfood since 2000, when the Axfood Group was created, and has been responsible for Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Brand Strategy. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Bodil-Eriksson-to-leave-Axfood/ Wed, 18 May 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-relying-on-inspiration-over-pointed-finger-to-promote-healthier-eating/ Hemköp is taking yet another initiative towards health promotion by making it easier for its customers to choose healthier alternatives. The project is entirely in line with Hemköp’s business concept of being the preferred choice of store for food enthusiasts. The programme will involve a number of activities that are both visible and invisible for customers. Among other things, a green exclama... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-relying-on-inspiration-over-pointed-finger-to-promote-healthier-eating/ Wed, 18 May 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-puts-pressure-on-prices-in-Uppsala/ Willys is now opening in Uppsala. First up is the store on Kungsgatan, which opens at 7 am on Thursday 12 May. A second store on Björkgatan will open shortly, followed by a third in Gottsunda. All three were previously Rätt Pris stores. “We’ve been trying to establish ourselves in Sweden’s fourth-largest city for a long time now, which is why it’s great to be able to open three stores within th... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-puts-pressure-on-prices-in-Uppsala/ Wed, 11 May 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-April-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, decreased by 0.7% for the month of April, of which same-stores decreased by 6.4%. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,670 m (2,897), a decrease by 7.8% compared with the same period a year ago. Easter fell during the month of Mars, in contrast with last year, when it was in April. As result, the calendar effect for April was ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-April-2005/ Wed, 04 May 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-brings-lower-grocery-prices-to-Norrtalje/ Tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 May, a newly built “Super-Willys” store will open for business in Norrtälje. “Super-Willys” features an extended range of non-food products in the areas of kitchen supplies, electronics, textiles and toys. Willys’ business concept, to offer Sweden’s cheapest bag of groceries, also characterizes the price position of these extended product categories. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-brings-lower-grocery-prices-to-Norrtalje/ Mon, 02 May 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-launches-offensive-in-southern-and-western-Sweden/ On Wednesday and Thursday, 27-28 April, 46 stores will become part of the “New Hemköp”: at that time, 28 Eurospar and Spar stores southern and western Sweden will be opening for business under the Hemköp banner. In connection with this, 18 existing Hemköp stores in the same region will change over to the new logotype. This marks an important step in the development in 2005 from 90 to approximat... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-launches-offensive-in-southern-and-western-Sweden/ Mon, 25 Apr 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Mats-Jansson-to-leave-CEO-post-at-Axfood/ Mats Jansson has decided to leave his post as CEO of Axfood on 31 December 2005 for a position as CEO of Axel Johnson AB. The work on recruiting a new CEO for Axfood will begin immediately. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Mats-Jansson-to-leave-CEO-post-at-Axfood/ Fri, 22 Apr 2005 08:45:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-Mars-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 7.3 % for the month of Mars, of which same-stores increased by 0.7 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,804 m (2,897), a decrease by 3.2 % compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-Mars 2005 the increase was 3.8 % for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores decreased b... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-Mars-2005/ Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January--31-March-2005/ Axfood’s consolidated sales during the first quarter of 2005 amounted to SEK 7,793 m (8,168), a decrease of 4.6%. Retail sales for Axfood’s wholly owned stores in Sweden rose 3.8% (2.7%), with a 2.1% decrease in same-store sales (+5.0%). Retail sales for wholly owned stores in Spar Finland decreased by 1.9% in local currency, with an 8.9% drop in same-store sales. Operating profit for the first... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January--31-March-2005/ Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:30:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagab-to-close-cold-storage-warehouse-in-Kristianstad/ As part of a structural change and efficiency improvement at Dagab, the cold storage warehouse in Kristianstad will be closed in October 2005. A total of 23 people will be affected by the closure of the warehouse. Certain positions will be transferred and others will be added at other Dagab work sites, entailing a total decrease in workforce of 21 positions. The change will give rise to annual ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Dagab-to-close-cold-storage-warehouse-in-Kristianstad/ Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Gavle/ Willys has a further developed store concept and will be opening a large-store concept “Super-Willys” store on Wednesday, 20 April, Lokförargatan 5 in Gävle. "Super-Willys," has a broader product offering including specialty items like electronics, textiles and toys. Willys' business concept, Sweden's lowest grocery prices, has been extended to the price profile of these new product categories ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Gavle/ Wed, 20 Apr 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-new-Super-Willys-store-in-Taby/ The Willys discount chain continues its growth in the Greater Stockholm area with the opening of a new store in Täby scheduled for early 2006. Ground-breaking took place today, 13 April, for a store that will further strengthen Willys' presence in Stockholm. Willys currently has 14 stores in the Greater Stockholm area, but this will be the first in Täby. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-new-Super-Willys-store-in-Taby/ Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Jonas-Peterson-new-head-of-Axfoods-Non-food-Products/ Jonas Peterson has been named as Axfood's new head of Non-food Products. He has previous experience as head of Åhléns' purchasing office in Shanghai, where he served for three years. He has also built up and was responsible for non-food products for the Spar Inn chain. Additionally, Peterson has a solid background in retailing from various store positions. Jonas Peterson succeeds Håkan Filipsso... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Jonas-Peterson-new-head-of-Axfoods-Non-food-Products/ Tue, 12 Apr 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Comment-regarding-interpellation/ Stockholm, 6 April 2005 To: Thomas Östros, Minister of Industry and Commerce Comments regarding interpellation 2004/05:479, concerning the Competition Act Member of Parliament Anne Ludvigsson (Social Democrat Party) has submitted an interpellation to Minister of Industry and Commerce Thomas Östros concerning the Competition Act, in which Axfood AB is used as an example. Naturally, Axfood has fu... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Comment-regarding-interpellation/ Fri, 08 Apr 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Ratt-Pris-to-be-converted-to-Hemkop/ On Wednesday, 6 April, the Rätt Pris store in Kristinehamn will be opening for business as Hemköp. Mattias Nyberg och Susanne Rocznik will be private retailers in the Hemköp chain.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Ratt-Pris-to-be-converted-to-Hemkop/ Tue, 05 Apr 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Competition-Authority-rejects-Vivos-complaint/ On Thursday, 31 March, the Swedish Competition Authority announced it has rejected the complaint filed by Vi Handlarna (formerly Vivo Stockholm) against Axfood. In its complaint, Vi Handlarna claimed that Axfood has abused its dominant position in a way that is in violation of the Competition Act, and that certain terms in Axfood's agreements with individual store owners in Vi Handlarna pose a ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Competition-Authority-rejects-Vivos-complaint/ Fri, 01 Apr 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Swedish-Easter-eating-habits-show-regional-variation-/ The Hemköp chain of supermarkets has analysed statistics from the sale of Easter 2004. The analysis shows that Swedish consumers have different habits in the different regions of the country. People from the western parts of Sweden buy more meatballs than other consumers. The consumers in Stockholm are big fans of bleak roe and ecological eggs. Northern people like ordinary eggs and ordinary ca... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Swedish-Easter-eating-habits-show-regional-variation-/ Thu, 17 Mar 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Two-more-Super-Willys-in-Skane/ Willys has further developed its store concept and will be re-opening two large-store concept “Super-Willys” on Thursday, 17 Mars, in Löddeköpinge and Helsingborg. "Super-Willys," has a broader product offering including specialty items like electronics, textiles and toys. Willys' business concept, Sweden's lowest grocery prices, has been extended to the price profile of these new product categ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Two-more-Super-Willys-in-Skane/ Wed, 16 Mar 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting2/ Election of directors The Annual General Meeting of Axfood resolved on 10 March 2005 that the Company’s board shall consist of eight directors. The meeting resolved to re-elect Göran Ennerfelt, Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Marcus Storch, Peggy Bruzelius, Annika Åhnberg, Maria Curman, Gunnar Söderling and Mats Jansson. Gösta Törnroth had declined re-election. Per Bergman and Ola Forsberg were elected... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting2/ Fri, 11 Mar 2005 09:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-new-store-in-Lidingo/ The Willys discount chain continues its growth in the Greater Stockholm with the opening of a new store in Lidingö scheduled for late 2005/early 2006. Ground-breaking took place today, 10 March, for a store that will further strengthen Willys' presence in Stockholm. Willys currently has 14 stores in the Greater Stockholm area, but this will be the first in Lidingö. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-new-store-in-Lidingo/ Thu, 10 Mar 2005 13:00:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-three-stores-in-Uppsala/ Axfood has acquired three Rätt Pris discount stores in Uppsala, with combined net sales of approximately SEK 390 m. The stores currently have a combined market share in Uppsala of 12%. The stores will be converted to Willys. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-three-stores-in-Uppsala/ Wed, 09 Mar 2005 08:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/The-New-Hemkop-appearing-in-additional-four-cities/ On Thursday, 10 March, Hemköp's new logo will be visible in another four locations in Sweden: at the Hemköp Mariahallen store on Hornsgatan in Stockholm, at Hemköp Köping, Hemköp Rissne in Sundbyberg, and at the Hemköp Stäket store in Järfälla. Axfood decided in spring 2004 to merge the Hemköp and Spar stores in Hemköpskedjan AB. Gathering several brands into a single chain provides scope for g... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/The-New-Hemkop-appearing-in-additional-four-cities/ Tue, 08 Mar 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 2.7 % for the month of February, of which same-stores decreased by 3.5 %. The calendar effect was -1.5 %. The price effect for February is not yet determined. For January it was -0.6 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,474 m (2,598), a decrease by 4.8 % compared with the same period a year ago. Under the perio... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2005/ Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/26-stores-in-western-Sweden-changing-over-to-Hemkop/ On Thursday, 24 February, 26 Billhälls, Eurospar and Sparbutiker in western Sweden will be changing their names. From that date, 29 stores in Gothenburg, Bohuslän, Halland and Västergötland will be doing business as Hemköp. This marks an important stage in Hemköp's growth in 2005 from 90 to 170 stores nationwide in Sweden. More exciting and affordable to be a food connoisseur in Gothenburg The ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/26-stores-in-western-Sweden-changing-over-to-Hemkop/ Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/First-Super-Willys-opens-in-Malmo/ Willys has further developed its store concept and will be opening its second large-store concept “Super-Willys” store on Thursday, 17 January, Katrinelund, Malmö. "Super-Willys," has a broader product offering including specialty items like electronics, textiles and toys. Willys' business concept, Sweden's lowest grocery prices, has been extended to the price profile of these new product categ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/First-Super-Willys-opens-in-Malmo/ Wed, 16 Feb 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Matex-store-in-Ornskoldsvik/ Axfood acquires the Matex store in Örnsköldsvik, with annual sales of SEK 110 m. The store will be converted to Hemköp during the month of June. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Matex-store-in-Ornskoldsvik/ Tue, 08 Feb 2005 10:00:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2005/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 1.3 % for the month of January, of which same-stores decreased by 3.7 %. The calendar effect was -2.2 %. The price effect for January is not yet determined. For December it was -0.7 %. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 2,514 m (2,673), a decrease by 5.9 % compared with the same period a year ago. Of total sales, ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2005/ Thu, 03 Feb 2005 14:10:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-aims-to-share-profit-with-customers/ Food retailer Willys is the grocery store chain that has had the strongest growth in recent years. With 20%–30% lower prices than traditional grocery stores, Willys continues to attract a steady stream of new customers. “When you grow as strongly as we have, it creates a positive spiral,” says Anders Strålman, President of Willys. “Larger volumes allow us to put even more pressure on our purcha... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-aims-to-share-profit-with-customers/ Tue, 01 Feb 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-move-to-Solna-strand/ Axfood announces it will be moving to new offices in Solna Strand. The move will affect Axfood’s staff companies and Hemköp, currently located in Råsunda, Axfood AB at Kungsgatan in Stockholm, and the management functions for Dagab. The move is scheduled to take place in autumn 2005. The main reason for the move is that the Råsunda office, where Hemköp’s management and most of Axfood’s Group st... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-to-move-to-Solna-strand/ Fri, 28 Jan 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-December-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 1.8 % for the month of December, of which same-stores decreased by 2.4 %. Consolidated net sales for December totalled SEK 3,016 m (3,100), a decrease by 2.7 % compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-December 2004 the increase was 6.4 % for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which sa... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-December-2004/ Thu, 27 Jan 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-dividend-policy-for-Axfood-AB/ At a board meeting held today, 27 January 2005, the Board of Directors of Axfood AB adopted a new dividend policy, entailing a dividend of at least 50% of profit after tax. The previous policy was to pay an average dividend of 40% of profit after tax. Regarding the dividend for the 2004 financial year, the Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting an ordinary dividend of SEK 6.50 per share (... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-dividend-policy-for-Axfood-AB/ Thu, 27 Jan 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-December-2004/ Axfood’s consolidated sales in 2004 amounted to SEK 33,826 m (33,616), an increase of 0.6%. Retail sales for Axfood’s wholly owned stores in Sweden rose 6.4%, with a 2.8% rise in same-store sales. Retail sales for wholly owned stores in Spar Finland rose 6.1% during the period in local currency, with a 4.1% drop in same-store sales. Operating profit in 2004 was SEK 1,008 m (1,034). Adjusted for... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January31-December-2004/ Thu, 27 Jan 2005 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Spar-Kronprinsen-store-Malmo/ Axfood has acquired the Spar Kronprinsen store in Malmö, with annual sales of SEK 55 m. The store will be taken over on 1 March 2005 and converted to Hemköp during the spring. “This is yet another deal that is entirely in line with Axfood’s strategy to increase the number of wholly owned stores,” says Anders Nyberg, head of business development at Axfood AB. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Spar-Kronprinsen-store-Malmo/ Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Super-Willys-at-Heron-City/ Willys discount chain continues its growth in the Greater Stockholm area with the opening this autumn of a new 5,000 sq.m. "Super-Willys" store at Heron City, Kungens kurva. The store will be the second of its kind in Stockholm following the opening of the first store last year in Rissne. Super-Willys features an extended range of specialty products such as household goods, media products, text... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Super-Willys-at-Heron-City/ Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Lannersta/ On Thursday, 20th January, Willys opens a new store in Lännersta, outside Stockholm. The Willys stores have approximately 7,500 items, which covers 95 percent of the customer’s food requirements. Willys business concept is to have Sweden’s lowest grocery prices. The chain comprises 88 wholly owned stores, with annual sales of approximately SEK 12 billion. Willys is thus Sweden’s market-leading ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Lannersta/ Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Super-Willys-in-Stockholm---store-to-open-at-Heron-City-Kungens-kurva/ The Willys discount chain continues its growth in the Greater Stockholm area with the opening this autumn of a new 5,000 sq.m. “Super-Willys” store at Heron City, Kungens kurva. The store will be the second of its kind in Stockholm following the opening of the first store last year in Rissne. Super-Willys features an extended range of specialty products such as household goods, media products, textiles and toys. Willys’ business concept, to offer Sweden’s lowest grocery prices, characterizes the price position for these new product categories as well. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Super-Willys-in-Stockholm---store-to-open-at-Heron-City-Kungens-kurva/ Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMT Press release http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Swedish-Meats-and-Axfood-in-joint-venture-on-consumer-packaged-meats/ Following a trial period involving the sale of consumer packaged meats at Axfood stores, Swedish Meats’ special plant was inaugurated today in Uppsala. The plant will supply Hemköp, Willys hemma and Willys with a wide range of consumer packaged meat products. Bo Larsson, sales director for Swedish Meats, and Mats Bejmyr, Axfood’s head of fresh products, cut the special inaugural ribbon, which c... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Swedish-Meats-and-Axfood-in-joint-venture-on-consumer-packaged-meats/ Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Remarks-on-the-article-in-DI/ Dagens Industri printed an article today, 14 January 2005, under the heading “Price War Forces Hemköp to Slim Down.” The article is vague and wrong on several points and we wish to make the following clarifications: In connection with close of books 2003, Axfood announced that Hemköp would be starting an austerity program to be in effect in 2004 and 2005. The austerity program refers to the cos... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Remarks-on-the-article-in-DI/ Fri, 14 Jan 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vivo-stores-at-Odenplan-and-Gotgatan/ Axfood has acquired the Vivo stores on Odenplan and Götgatan in Central Stockholm. The store will be converted to Willys hemma in February. ”These stores perfectly fit our ambition to strengthen Axfood’s position in the Stockholm market,” says Anders Nyberg, head of Business Development at Axfood AB. The two stores together have annual sales of approximately SEK 60 million.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vivo-stores-at-Odenplan-and-Gotgatan/ Wed, 05 Jan 2005 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-November-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 6.1% for the month of November, of which same-stores increased by 0.7%. Consolidated net sales for November totalled SEK 2,747 m (2,653), an increase by 3.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-November 2004 the increase was 6.9% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores increased by 3.2%. Consolidated net sales totalled SEK 30,810 m (30,516), an increase of 1.0%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 26.087 m (25.797) and Spar Finland for SEK 4,723 m (4,719). http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-November-2004/ Fri, 03 Dec 2004 14:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Four-Hemkop-stores-re-inaugurated/ On Thursday, 2 December, four Hemköp stores across Sweden will be re-inaugurated. On that day, Niclas Solberg, in Borgholm, and Stefan Lindahl, in Grästorp, will join the growing group of private retailers working within the Hemköp chain. Tomas Bladh, in Avesta, will be store manager of a renovated, wholly owned store, and Eje Frisk is heading a major venture as Hudiksvall’s only grocery store ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Four-Hemkop-stores-re-inaugurated/ Mon, 29 Nov 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vivo-Mariehallen-and-Vivo-Plus/ Axfood has acquired Vivo Mariehallen and Vivo Plus, with combined net sales of SEK 310 million. The stores will be taken over early next year and will be converted to Hemköp. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vivo-Mariehallen-and-Vivo-Plus/ Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Vivo-store-in-Rissne-to-join-Hemkop/ The Vivo Matboden store in Rissne will be the first Vivo store in Stockholm to convert to Hemköp. Proprietor Lars Tunholm will continue to own and run the store under the new profile. The store will be converted to Hemköp early next year. Axfood’s board of directors decided previously to combine the Hemköp and Spar chains and thereby create a proprietor-run store wing within Hemköp. The decisio... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Vivo-store-in-Rissne-to-join-Hemkop/ Fri, 19 Nov 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Spar-Norrkopings-Kungsgatan-store-to-become-Hemkop-on-17-November/ On Wednesday, 17 November, 10 a.m., the Spar Norrköping store on Kungsgatan will be opening for business as Hemköp. Per Arén and Jonas Hardeborn will be private retailers number 3 and 4 in the Hemköp chain. A week later the Hemköp store on Prästgatan in Norrköping will be donning Hemköp’s new logo. ”This is a very positive move for us. We have a new product offering, more fresh products, more p... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Spar-Norrkopings-Kungsgatan-store-to-become-Hemkop-on-17-November/ Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Vasteras/ Willys has further developed its store concept and will be opening its second large-store concept “Super-Willys” store on Wednesday, 10 November, in Hälla, Västerås. "Super-Willys," has a broader product offering including specialty items like electronics, textiles and toys. Willys' business concept, Sweden's lowest grocery prices, has been extended to the price profile of these new product cat... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Super-Willys-opens-in-Vasteras/ Tue, 09 Nov 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Eurospar-in-Lindesberg-to-become-Hemkop-on-11-November/ On Thursday, 11 November at 10 a.m., the Eurospar store in Lindesberg will be opening for business as Hemköp. Tommy Eriksson is the second private retailer in the Hemköp chain’s history to own his own store. ”We will be more competitive by joining the new Hemköp,” says proprietor Tommy Eriksson. ”Together we will be a stronger chain. We are gaining a wider selection, more fresh products, more p... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Eurospar-in-Lindesberg-to-become-Hemkop-on-11-November/ Mon, 08 Nov 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-October-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 3.2% for the month of October, of which same-stores decreased by 0.3%. Consolidated net sales for October totalled SEK 2,730 m (2,891), a decrease by 5.6% compared with the same period a year ago. The effect of two fewer delivery days from the wholesale operation and the fact that sales leading up to the All Saint’... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-October-2004/ Wed, 03 Nov 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkops-Nassjo-store-re-opens-after-total-renovation/ Hemköp plans to celebrate the re-opening of its store in Nässjö on Thursday, 4 November, with a number of special offers. The facelift in Nässjö is part of the Hemköp chain’s major remodelling programme, covering 35 stores in 2003 and over twenty this year. ”We have replaced essentially everything,” says store manager Per-Olof Wagner, in Nässjö. ”The store, which was converted to Hemköp from Åh... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkops-Nassjo-store-re-opens-after-total-renovation/ Tue, 02 Nov 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vivo-Tuletorget/ Axfood has acquired the Vivo Tuletorget store in Sundbyberg. The store will be converted to Willys hemma early next year. ”We have now made yet another acquisition in line with Axfood’s ambition to strengthen its position in the Stockholm market,” says Anders Nyberg, head of Business Development at Axfood AB. The store, located at Tuletorget in Sundbyberg, has annual sales of just under SEK 40 ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vivo-Tuletorget/ Thu, 28 Oct 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Five-Spar-stores-to-be-converted-to-Hemkop/ The Hemköp Smålandsstenar store to be Hemköp’s first proprietor-operated store when four Spar stores in Småland and one in Tierp undergo conversion to Hemköp on Thursday, 28 October. On 28 October, the Spar stores in Anderstorp, Gnosjö, Skillingaryd and Smålandsstenar will be converted to Hemköp. The first three of these are wholly owned by Hemköp. Proprietor Ronny Andersson will continue to ow... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Five-Spar-stores-to-be-converted-to-Hemkop/ Mon, 25 Oct 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vivo-store-in-Lannersta/ Axfood has acquired the Vivo Superstore in Lännersta. The store will be converted to Willys early next year. ”This store is perfectly fits our ambition to strengthen Axfood’s position in the Stockholm market,” says Anders Nyberg, head of Business Development at Axfood AB. The store, at Prästkragens väg 3 in Saltsjö-Boo, has annual sales of approximately SEK 140 million. It will be converted to ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Vivo-store-in-Lannersta/ Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Nominating-Committee/ Axfood AB's principal owner has appointed a nominating committee to serve up until the next Annual General Meeting. The Nominating Committee's task is to submit recommendations on the number of Board members and the composition of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting on 10 Mars 2005. The following people have been named to serve on the Nominating Committee: Hans Dalborg, Chairma... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Nominating-Committee/ Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-September-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 4.2% for the month of September, of which same-stores increased by 1.1%. Consolidated net sales for September totalled SEK 2,741 m (2,741), i.e., unchanged compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-September 2004 the increase was 7.5% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-s... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-September-2004/ Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-1-January30-September-2004/ • Axfood's consolidated sales during the first nine months of the year amounted to SEK 25,330 m (24,972), an increase of 1.4%. Retail sales for Axfood’s wholly owned stores in Sweden rose 7.5%, with a 4.1% rise in same-store sales. Retail sales for wholly owned stores in Spar Finland rose 7.1% during the period in local currency, with a 2.5% drop in same-store sales. • Operating profit for the ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-1-January30-September-2004/ Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-and-Preem-sign-an-agreement-/ A new agreement between Axfood Närlivs AB and Preem Petroleum AB has been signed. The agreement is worth 170 million SEK. Axfood Närlivs ABwill continue to supply all Preem convenience stores at petrol stations. The agreement for one year, starting 1st of January 2005.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-and-Preem-sign-an-agreement-/ Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Partille/ On Tuesday, 11th October, Willys opens a store in Partille, outside Gothemburg. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. The Willys stores have approximately 7,000 items, which covers 95 percent of the customer’s food requirements. Willys’ business concept is to of... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Partille/ Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Spar-retailers-begin-conversion-to-Hemkop/ The negotiations on the franchise agreement for the New Hemköp have now been completed. The agreement has been presented to the Spar Group, and individual retailers are now beginning to sign agreements and are making plans ahead of conversion of their stores to the Hemköp chain. “Today we are signing agreements with some ten stores, and several others are lined up,” says Anders Nyberg, Executiv... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Spar-retailers-begin-conversion-to-Hemkop/ Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Consequences-and-action-programme-in-response-to-Vivo-Stockholms-change-of-wholesaler/ • No earnings impact for Axfood or Dagab in 2004 • The effect of Vivo Stockholm’s decision is being met by an extensive action programme in Dagab’s entire area of operation, which is being started immediately and which will ensure that Dagab achieves its previous level of earnings • Redundancy notices will be served immediately for approximately 90 employees at Dagab’s distribution warehouse in... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Consequences-and-action-programme-in-response-to-Vivo-Stockholms-change-of-wholesaler/ Fri, 24 Sep 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-store-in-Mora/ The Willys discount chain continues its expansion with the opening of its third store in Sweden’s Dalarna region on Thursday, 16 September. This time it is the former Hemköp store at Skålmyrsvägen 33, at the Noret roundabout in Mora, that has acquired a new profile. Willys is Sweden’s largest discount grocery store chain today, with a strong focus on fresh products, such as fruits and vegetable... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-store-in-Mora/ Thu, 16 Sep 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-City-re-inaugurated--sneak-preview-on-22-September/ Hemköp’s store in the Åhléns department store in central Stockholm will now be re-opening following an extensive renovation. Stockholm’s best location, a wider product range, attractive prices and a new, clean design will reinstate the ”Hemköp City” store as the grocery store of choice for Stockholmers. ”Hemköp City is an ordinary store. The intention has not been to create something exclusive,... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-City-re-inaugurated--sneak-preview-on-22-September/ Mon, 13 Sep 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-August-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 4.2% for the month of August, of which same-stores increased by 1.3%. Consolidated net sales for August totalled SEK 2,889 m (2,843), an increase by 1.6% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-August 2004 the increase was 7.9% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-August-2004/ Fri, 03 Sep 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-wins-Pressbyran-7-Eleven-contract/ On Thursday, 26 August, Axfood Närlivs AB signed an agreement with AB Svenska Pressbyrån and Scandinavian Convenience Sweden AB, which run the Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven convenience store chains, respectively, in Sweden. With effect on 1 January 2005, Axfood Närlivs will supply newsstand and food products to Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven. Beginning in 2005 Axfood Närlivs will be the main supplier of gro... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-wins-Pressbyran-7-Eleven-contract/ Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-growth-targets-set-for-Axfood-AB/ At an analyst and media presentation on 25 August, Axfood’s CEO Mats Jansson charted out Axfood’s strategy for the years 2004–2008, including new growth targets for the period through 2008. The starting point for this is the strategy that Axfood’s board approved directly after the merger in 2000, where several of the objectives have already been achieved. Axfood presented its half-year interim ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-growth-targets-set-for-Axfood-AB/ Wed, 25 Aug 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-to-unveil-new-logo/ Hemköp will be unveiling a new logotype in autumn 2004, which will take the place of the “sunny face” that has represented the chain for over 20 years. Some 800 consumers were surveyed prior to the decision, and their choice was an important factor in the selection of a new, more welcoming symbol. The design agency Happy, which created the logo, has worked primarily with Fredrik Jakobsson, Hemk... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-to-unveil-new-logo/ Mon, 23 Aug 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Louise-Ring-new-head-of-Human-Resources-at-Axfood/ Louise Ring has been named as the new head of Human Resources at Axfood AB. She succeeds Helena Molinero, who left the company in August. Ring reports to Bodil Eriksson, Executive Vice President and head of Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Brand Strategy, and will be responsible for HR matters in the executive management. "I look forward to this new and exciting assignment," com... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Louise-Ring-new-head-of-Human-Resources-at-Axfood/ Tue, 17 Aug 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 6.8% for the month of July, of which same-stores increased by 4.0%. Consolidated net sales for July totalled SEK 2,847 m (2,888), a decrease by 1.4% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-July 2004 the increase was 8.4% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores increa... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-July-2004/ Wed, 04 Aug 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 9.3% for the month of June, of which same-stores increased by 6.2%. Consolidated net sales for June totalled SEK 2,976 m (2,848), an increase by 4.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-June 2004 the increase was 8.7% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores incre... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-June-2004/ Thu, 22 Jul 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-1-January30-June-2004/ • Axfood’s consolidated sales during the first half of 2004 amounted to SEK 16,846 m (16,500), an increase of 2.1%. Retail sales for Axfood’s wholly owned stores in Sweden rose 8.7%, with same-store sales rising 5.1%. Retail sales for wholly owned stores in Spar Finland rose 7.3% during the period, with a 1.1% drop in same-store sales. • Operating profit for the period January–June was SEK 441 ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-1-January30-June-2004/ Thu, 22 Jul 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-May-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 7.6% for the month of May, of which same-stores increased by 4.3%. Consolidated net sales for May totalled SEK 2,804 m (2,789), an increase by 0.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-May 2004 the increase was 8.5% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores increase... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-May-2004/ Thu, 03 Jun 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-April-2004/ Net sales (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 8.0% for the month of April, of which same-stores increased by 4.9%. Consolidated net sales for April totalled SEK 2,896 m (2,907), a decrease by 0.4% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-April 2004 the increase was 8.7% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores incr... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-April-2004/ Wed, 05 May 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-ends-attempt-to-acquire-retail-business/ One of Axfood’s strategies is to grow in the Nordic region. Since the merger in 2000, Axfood owns shares in Spar Finland – a holding that has grown and which today accounts for 75% of the votes and 69% of the capital. A key goal has been to grow in Finland, since the 8% market share is too low from a long-term perspective. The Finnish food chain, Tradeka, was identified as a potential future pa... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-ends-attempt-to-acquire-retail-business/ Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-doubles-number-of-stores/ Hemköp and Spar form single chain The Board of Directors of Axfood AB have made the decision to merge the Hemköp and Spar chains. The decision entails that a new chain, which will be called Hemköp, will have approximately 200 stores and annual sales of approximately SEK 10 billion. Synergy gains are estimated to amount to SEK 60-80 m over a three-year period. The competition for traditional gro... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-doubles-number-of-stores/ Fri, 23 Apr 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-March-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 8.3% for the month of March, of which same-stores increased by 5.5%. Consolidated net sales for March totalled SEK 2,897 m (2,729), an increase by 6.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-March 2004 the increase was 9.0% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-stores in... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-March-2004/ Thu, 22 Apr 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/First-Super-Willys-opens-in-Stockholm/ Willys has further developed its store concept and will be opening Sweden's largest Willys store on Thursday, 22 April, in Rissne. "Super-Willys," as this new, large-store concept is called, has a broader product offering including specialty items like electronics, textiles and toys. Willys' business concept, Sweden's lowest grocery prices, has been extended to the price profile of these new pr... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/First-Super-Willys-opens-in-Stockholm/ Wed, 21 Apr 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-new-store-in-Stockholm/ On Thursday, 31th Mars, Willys opens a new-built store in Bro, Stockholm. Today, Willys is the largest discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh products, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products. The ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-new-store-in-Stockholm/ Wed, 31 Mar 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-broadens-its-meat-selection/ After having sold only fresh meat from Sweden for many years, Hemköp will be broadening its selection to also include quality-assured, traceable and attractively priced foreign meats from selected producers in Uruguay and Brazil. This new selection of meats will be available in stores around Easter. Swedish meat will continue to form the base of Hemköp’s meat selection. Since 1993 Hemköp has so... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-broadens-its-meat-selection/ Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Second-Willys-store-in-Dalecarlia/ On Wednesday, 10th March, Willys opens its secind store in Dalecarlia. It's a former Hemköp store in Borlänge that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Second-Willys-store-in-Dalecarlia/ Tue, 09 Mar 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-Annual-General-Meeting/ Election of directors The Annual General Meeting of Axfood resolved on 4 March 2004 that the Company’s board shall consist of nine directors. The Meeting resolved to re-elect Göran Ennerfelt, Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Marcus Storch, Gösta Törnroth, Peggy Bruzelius, Annika Åhnberg, Maria Curman, Gunnar Söderling and Mats Jansson. Per Bergman and Ola Forsberg were elected as auditors for terms exte... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-made-at-Axfood-Annual-General-Meeting/ Fri, 05 Mar 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Leksand/ The Hemköp store chain continues its reconstructuring of stores around Sweden. On Thursday the 4th Mars the Hemköp store in Leksand re-opens. Some 40 stores will be renovated within the framework of the refurbishment and renewal programme that is currently being conducted at Hemköp. The stores are being rebuilt according to Hemköp’s three store formats: centrally located city stores, neighbourh... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Leksand/ Thu, 04 Mar 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2004-/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 9.5% for the month of February, of which same-stores increased by 6.8%. Consolidated net sales for February totalled SEK 2,585 m (2,525), an increase by 2,4% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-February 2004 the increase was 9.2% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same-... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-February-2004-/ Wed, 03 Mar 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Jonkoping/ The Hemköp store chain continues its reconstructuring of stores around Sweden. On Thursday the 26th february the Hemköp store in Jönköping re-opens. Some 40 stores will be renovated within the framework of the refurbishment and renewal programme that is currently being conducted at Hemköp. The stores are being rebuilt according to Hemköp’s three store formats: centrally located city stores, nei... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Jonkoping/ Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-concludes-successful-remodelling-programme/ In 2001 Axfood made the decision to gather all of its large discount stores under a single brand: Willys. The conversion of the Matex store in Vellinge to Willys marks the conclusion of a sweeping and successful remodelling programme. Thirty-five Matex/Exet stores have been converted to Willys stores. However, during the two years that this conversion work took place, entirely new stores have b... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-concludes-successful-remodelling-programme/ Tue, 24 Feb 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Bollnas/ The Hemköp store chain continues its reconstructuring of stores around Sweden. On Thursday the 19th february the Hemköp store in Bollnäs re-opens. Some 40 stores will be renovated within the framework of the refurbishment and renewal programme that is currently being conducted at Hemköp. The stores are being rebuilt according to Hemköp’s three store formats: centrally located city stores, neigh... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Bollnas/ Thu, 19 Feb 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-new-store-in-Lulea/ On Wednesday, 18th February, Willys opens a new-built store at Storheden in Luleå. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh products, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and d... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-new-store-in-Lulea/ Wed, 18 Feb 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-store-in-Soderkoping/ On Tuesday, 10th February, Willys opens a store in Söderköping. It's a former Matex store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-store-in-Soderkoping/ Mon, 09 Feb 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Directors-nominated-to-the-board-of-Axfood-AB/ Axfood’s Nominating Committee has recommended to the Annual General Meeting of Axfood AB on 4 Mars that the following directors be re-elected to the board of Axfood AB: Göran Ennerfelt, Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Marcus Storch, Gösta Törnroth, Peggy Bruzelius, Annika Åhnberg, Mats Jansson, Maria Curman and Gunnar Söderling.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Directors-nominated-to-the-board-of-Axfood-AB/ Fri, 06 Feb 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2004/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 9.0% for the month of January, of which same-stores increased by 4.4%. Consolidated net sales for January totalled SEK 2,679 m (2,702), an decrease by 0,9% compared with the same period a year ago. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 2,274 m (2,301) and Spar Finland for SEK 405 m (401). Hemköp’... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2004/ Tue, 03 Feb 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-signs-agreement-worth-SEK-100-m/ Axfood Närlivs has signed a nationwide cooperation agreement with Direktbutikerna, worth approximately SEK 100 m. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-Narlivs-signs-agreement-worth-SEK-100-m/ Mon, 02 Feb 2004 15:34:00 GMT Press release Axfood Närlivs http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-December-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 11.7% for the month of December, of which same-stores increased by 3.9%. Consolidated net sales for December totalled SEK 3,100 m (2,988), an increase by 3,7% compared with the same period a year ago. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-December-2003/ Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Year-end-Report-2003/ . http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Year-end-Report-2003/ Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-store-in-Hultsfred/ On Tuesday, 27th January, Willys opens a store in Hultsfred. It's a former Exet store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh prod... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-store-in-Hultsfred/ Mon, 26 Jan 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-store-in-Hassleholm/ On Tuesday, 27th January, Willys opens a store in Hässleholm. It's a former Matex store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh pr... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-store-in-Hassleholm/ Mon, 26 Jan 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-store-in-Ronneby/ On Tuesday, 27th January, Willys opens a store in Ronneby. It's a former Matex store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh produ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-store-in-Ronneby/ Mon, 26 Jan 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Robbery-rate-on-Axfood-stores-down-by-50-percent/ During 2003 the number of robberies on Axfood stores decreased by 50 percent compared to 2002. In 2003 there were seven robberies och attempted robberies compared to 14 the year before.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Robbery-rate-on-Axfood-stores-down-by-50-percent/ Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-changes-staff-organisation/ From 1st of March the Business Development staff is divided into to separate staffs. The new Business Development staff will be lead by Anders Nyberg, who is leading the present Business Development Staff. The Purchasing department will be a separate staff lead by Urban Dahl, president of Axfood Närlivs AB. Appointed to be the new president of Axfood Närlivs AB will be Benny Hast.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-changes-staff-organisation/ Mon, 19 Jan 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-second-store-in-Karlskrona/ On Tuesday, 13th January, Willys opens its second store in Karlskrona. It's a former Exet store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-second-store-in-Karlskrona/ Mon, 12 Jan 2004 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Atvidaberg-/ On Tuesday, 9th December, Willys opens a store in Åtvidaberg. It's a former Matex store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh pr... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Atvidaberg-/ Mon, 08 Dec 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Two-Willys-stores-in-Lulea/ Willys has decided to keep the existing store in central Luleå eventhough a new store will open in external site Storheden i February. The result from this year sales has been very positive. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Two-Willys-stores-in-Lulea/ Fri, 05 Dec 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-November-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 8.4% for the month of November, of which same-stores remained unchanged from the year before. Consolidated net sales for November totalled SEK 2,659 m (2,746), a decrease by 3,2% compared with the same period a year ago. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-November-2003/ Wed, 03 Dec 2003 14:12:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-own-kitchen-and-household-products/ Axfood is broadening its range of private label products with the addition of the new “Fixa” and “Func” brands. Fixa features a wide range of kitchen items, while Func will initially include batteries and lightbulbs. “Our Func-brand batteries and lightbulbs are already available in most of our stores, while our Fixa-brand frying pans, pots, earthenware, etc., will be launched after year-end,” s... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-own-kitchen-and-household-products/ Fri, 28 Nov 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-third-store-in-Linkoping/ On Tuesday, 25th November, Willys opens a store in Linköping. It's the third Willys store Linköping. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh products, such as fruits, vege... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-third-store-in-Linkoping/ Mon, 24 Nov 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Two-re-built-Hemkop-stores-in-Ostersund/ The Hemköp store chain continues its reconstructuring of stores around Sweden. On Tuesday the 25th November the two stores Hemköp Östersund Bangårdsgatan and Hemköp Östersund Storsjön re-open. Some 40 stores will be renovated within the framework of the refurbishment and renewal programme that is currently being conducted at Hemköp. The stores are being rebuilt according to Hemköp’s three store... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Two-re-built-Hemkop-stores-in-Ostersund/ Mon, 24 Nov 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Linkoping/ The Hemköp store chain continues its reconstructuring of stores around Sweden. On Thursday the 20th November the Hemköp store in Linköping re-opens. Some 40 stores will be renovated within the framework of the refurbishment and renewal programme that is currently being conducted at Hemköp. The stores are being rebuilt according to Hemköp’s three store formats: centrally located city stores, nei... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Linkoping/ Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-launches-ethnic-product-range/ Willys is launching a product range focusing in products that will satisfy the specific demand of different ehtnic groups as well as curious Swedish customers, ready to try something new.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-launches-ethnic-product-range/ Wed, 12 Nov 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Surahammar/ On Tuesday, 28th October, Willys opens a store in Surahammar. It's the third Willys store in the Mid-Swedish provins Västmanland. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh p... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Surahammar/ Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-October-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 13.1% for the month of October, of which same-stores increased by 4.4 %. Consolidated net sales for October totalled SEK 2,890 m (2,846), a increase by 1,5% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-October 2003 the increase was 14.4% for stores in Sweden own ed by the Group, of which same ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-October-2003/ Wed, 05 Nov 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Lund/ On Tuesday, 28th October, Willys opens a store in Falkenberg. It's the seventh Willys store in the south Swedish provins Skåne. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh pro... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Lund/ Mon, 27 Oct 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-September-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 14.6% for the month of September, of which same-stores increased by 5.1 %. Consolidated net sales for September totalled SEK 2,741 m (2,638), a increase by 3.9% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-September 2003 the increase was 14.5% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-September-2003/ Wed, 22 Oct 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-1-January30-September-/ · Retail sales for Axfood’s wholly owned businesses in Sweden rose 14.5% during the first three quarters of the year, with same-store sales rising 3.7%. Axfood’s consolidated sales during the period amounted to SEK 24,972 m (24,535), an increase of 1.8 %. · Continued positive development for Willys, the wholesale business, private label products and central purchasing. · Operating profit for th... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-1-January30-September-/ Wed, 22 Oct 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Hemkop-opens-rebuilt-store-in-Rattvik/ The Hemköp store chain continues its reconstructuring of stores around Sweden. On wednesday the 22th October the store Hemköp Rättvik re-open. Some 40 stores will be renovated within the framework of the refurbishment and renewal programme that is currently being conducted at Hemköp. The stores are being rebuilt according to Hemköp’s three store formats: centrally located city stores, neighbour... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Hemkop-opens-rebuilt-store-in-Rattvik/ Tue, 21 Oct 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Fifth-re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Dalecarlia/ The Hemköp store chain continues its reconstructuring of stores around Sweden. On Thursday the 9th October the two stores Mora Siljan and Mora Noret re-open. Some 40 stores will be renovated within the framework of the refurbishment and renewal programme that is currently being conducted at Hemköp. The stores are being rebuilt according to Hemköp’s three store formats: centrally located city st... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Fifth-re-built-Hemkop-store-in-Dalecarlia/ Thu, 09 Oct 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Falkenberg/ On Wednesday, 8th October, Willys opens a store in Falkenberg. It's the fifth Willys store in the south Swedish provins Halland. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh pr... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Falkenberg/ Tue, 07 Oct 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Thomas-Stromer-new-president-of-Willys-hemma/ Thomas Strömer has been appointed as the new president of Willys hemma. Strömer is currently head of operations at Axfood Närlivs, comprising 24 cash and carry outlets and with annual sales of SEK 1.7 billion. Tommy Kvist, currently president of Willys hemma, will be leaving his position on 1 October 2003, at which time Thomas Strömer will take office. "Willys hemma is currently in a phase in w... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Thomas-Stromer-new-president-of-Willys-hemma/ Mon, 29 Sep 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-second-store-in-Sodertalje/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Tuesday, 16th September, Willys opens a store in Södertälje. It's the second Willys store in Södertälje and the twelfth in the Stockholm area. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are disc... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-second-store-in-Sodertalje/ Mon, 15 Sep 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-ethnic-product-range/ Axfood is launching a product range focusing in products that will satisfy the specific demand of different ehtnic groups as well as curious Swedish customers, ready to try something new. The new product range will be tested in three Willys stores, four Hemköp stores and four Snabbgross cash & carry stores. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-ethnic-product-range/ Tue, 09 Sep 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-to-launch-new-ready-made-meals/ Willys will launch 17 new ready-made meals in September using Willys as a brand name.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-to-launch-new-ready-made-meals/ Mon, 08 Sep 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Vastervik/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Tuesday, 9th September, Willys opens a store in Västervik. It's a former Matex store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Vastervik/ Mon, 08 Sep 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January---August-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 13.2% for the month of August, of which same-stores increased by 3.6 %. Consolidated net sales for August totalled SEK 2,852 m (2,896), a decrease by 1.5% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-August 2003 the increase was 14.5% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same stor... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January---August-2003/ Wed, 03 Sep 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-its-second-store-in-Norrkoping/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Wednesday, 20th August, Willys opens a second store in Norrköping. It's a former Matex store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stor... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-its-second-store-in-Norrkoping/ Mon, 01 Sep 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-opens-two-stores-in-Varnamo/ On Thursday, 12 June, two Hemköp stores in Helsingborg and Malmö will open in Värnamo. Both stores have been converted from the Spar concept and have been purchased from the Samuelsson Group. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-opens-two-stores-in-Varnamo/ Fri, 29 Aug 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Falun/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Wednesday, 20th August, Willys opens a store in Falun. It's a former Hemköp store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a g... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Falun/ Wed, 20 Aug 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-July-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 15.7% for the month of July, of which same-stores increased by 4.3 %. Consolidated net sales for July totalled SEK 2,894 m (2,804), an increase of 3.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-July 2003 the increase was 14.8% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same stores in... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-July-2003/ Tue, 05 Aug 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-June-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 17.4% for the month of June, of which same-stores increased by 6.5%. Consolidated net sales for June totalled SEK 2,848 m (2,688), an increase of 6.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-June 2003 the increase was 14.6% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same stores inc... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-June-2003/ Wed, 23 Jul 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-invests-in-stores-in-Malmo-and-Helsingborg/ On Thursday, 12 June, two Hemköp stores in Helsingborg and Malmö will re-open after a renewal and refurbishing of the stores. Hemköp is investing heavily in refurbishing and renewing its existing stores. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-invests-in-stores-in-Malmo-and-Helsingborg/ Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-May-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 13.5% for the month of May, of which same stores increased by 1.8%. Consolidated net sales for May totalled SEK 2,781 m (2,874), a decrease of 3.2% compared with the same period a year ago. 2.0% of the decrease is due to lower sales within the wholesale operations, as Whitsun last year was recorded in May. Under th... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-May-2003/ Wed, 04 Jun 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-open-two-new-stores-in-Sundsvall/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Wednesday, 4th June, Willys opens a new built store in Sundsvall and another Willys store on the 11th June in the same city. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-open-two-new-stores-in-Sundsvall/ Tue, 03 Jun 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Newly-built-Willys-opens-in-Stockholm/ Discount chain Willys continues its expansion. On Tuesday, 27 May, Willys will open the doors to a brand new store in Mölnvik, Värmdö, thereby giving the chain eleven stores in the Stockholm area. Thus far during the year Willys has also opened two entirely new stores in Karlskrona and Enköping. The Willys chain now includes a total of 79 stores. The goal is to have 100 stores by 2005. "The Möl... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Newly-built-Willys-opens-in-Stockholm/ Mon, 26 May 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Varberg/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Thursday, 22th May, Willys opens in Varberg. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh products, such as fr... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Varberg/ Wed, 21 May 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-president-at-Hemkop/ Carl-Erik Möller, Vice President and Head of Operations at Hemköpskedjan, has been named new President of Hemköp. Möller succeeds Lennart Andersson, who is leaving the company. "Lennart Andersson has led a major process of change at Hemköp during the past two years. Activities must now be focused to an even higher degree on operations," comments Mats Jansson, President and CEO of Axfood AB. "Ca... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-president-at-Hemkop/ Wed, 21 May 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Visby/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Thursday, 8th May, Willys opens a new built store in Enköping. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh pr... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-in-Visby/ Wed, 07 May 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-April-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 22.4 % for the month of April, of which same stores increased by 8.5%. Consolidated net sales for April totalled SEK 2,908 m (2,645), an increase of 10.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-April 2003 the increase was 14.1% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same store... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-April-2003/ Tue, 06 May 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-second-store-in-Jonkoping/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Tuesday, 29th April, Willys opens in Råslätt, Jönköping. It's a former Exet store that is converted to the Willys concept. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a g... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-a-second-store-in-Jonkoping/ Mon, 28 Apr 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting/ Election of directors The Annual General Meeting of Axfood resolved on 23 April 2003 that the Company’s board shall consist of nine directors. The Meeting resolved to re-elect Göran Ennerfelt, Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Marcus Storch, Gösta Törnroth, Peggy Bruzelius, Annika Åhnberg and Mats Jansson. In addition, the Annual General meeting resolved to elect Maria Curman and Gunnar Söderling as new ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Resolutions-at-Axfood-ABs-Annual-General-Meeting/ Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-March-2003/ Net sales* (excluding VAT) for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, increased by 7.1% for the month of March, of which same stores decreased by 3.3%. Consolidated net sales for March totalled SEK 2,729 m (2,884), a decrease by 5.4% compared with the same period a year ago. Adjusted for Easter sales, which in 2002 were recorded in March, the increase for the month was 0.9% Under the period Janua... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-March-2003/ Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-January31-March-2003/ · Axfood’s consolidated sales amounted to SEK 7,956 m (7,990), a decrease of 0.4%. Adjusted for Easter sales, which were during the first quarter in 2002, sales increased by approximately 1.9%. Retail sales for Axfood’s wholly owned businesses in Sweden rose by 11.4% during the first quarter. · Operating profit for the period January–March was SEK 206 m (234). · Profit after net financial items... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-January31-March-2003/ Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-new-store-in-Enkoping/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Wednesday, 9th April, Willys opens a new built store in Enköping. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products including a wide range of fresh... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-new-store-in-Enkoping/ Tue, 08 Apr 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-its-second-store-i-Linkoping/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Tuesday, 8th April, Willys opens its second store in Linköping. It is a former Matex-store which is converted to Willys. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a goo... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-opens-its-second-store-i-Linkoping/ Mon, 07 Apr 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-sells-its-Swedish-real-estate-holdings/ A purchase agreement has been signed by Axfood and Crown Properties Holding AB, under which Crown Properties as from 30 April is acquiring Axfood’s Swedish real estate portfolio. The deal covers 93 properties, of which 18 are rented by companies in the Axfood Group. The purchase price for the properties is SEK 627 m, and the capital gain is estimated at SEK 110 m. “The sale of our real estate h... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-sells-its-Swedish-real-estate-holdings/ Mon, 31 Mar 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-built-Willys-store-in-Karlskrona/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Wednesday, 26th March, Willys opens a store in Karlskrona. It is a completely new built store. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selection of products in... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-built-Willys-store-in-Karlskrona/ Tue, 25 Mar 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-directors-nominated-to-the-board-of-Axfood-AB/ Axfood's Nominating Committee has recommended to the Annual General Meeting of Axfood AB on 23 April that the following directors be re-elected to the board of Axfood AB: Göran Ennerfelt, Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Marcus Storch, Gösta Törnroth, Peggy Bruzelius, Annika Åhnberg and Mats Jansson. In addition, the Nominating Committee recommends the new election of Maria Curman and Gunnar Söderling. ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-directors-nominated-to-the-board-of-Axfood-AB/ Fri, 21 Mar 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-in-Nykoping/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Wednesday, 12th March, Willys opens a store in Nyköping. It is a former Rätt Pris-store which is converted to Willys. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good s... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-in-Nykoping/ Tue, 11 Mar 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Falkoping/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Tuesday, 11th March, Willys opens a store in Falköping. It is a former Exet-store which is converted to Willys. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selecti... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Falkoping/ Mon, 10 Mar 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-February-2003/ For stores in Sweden owned by the Group, the increase was 14.5% for the month of February, of which same stores accounted for 4.2%. Consolidated net sales* for the month totalled SEK 2,538 m (2,491), an increase of 1.9% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-February 2003 the increase was 13.9% for stores in Sweden owned by the group, of which same stores accounted f... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-February-2003/ Wed, 05 Mar 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Norrkoping/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Tuesday, 25th February, Willys opens a store in Norrköping. It is a former Matex-store which is converted to Willys. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good se... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Norrkoping/ Mon, 24 Feb 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-hemma-store-in-Kristianstad/ A new Willys hemma store opens i the south Swedish town Kristianstad on Thursday, 19th February. Willys hemma's ("hemma" means "home" in Swedish)business concept is to be the best and most accessible discount store. Willys Hemma offers a limited range of products, approximately 2.000 articles, including a good selection of fresh products, fruits and vegetables. The price level is 10 percent low... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-hemma-store-in-Kristianstad/ Wed, 19 Feb 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-private-label-name-and-design/ SUMMARY A new design and name for Hemköp's private label products has been introduced. The first producys are already available in the Hemköp stores. The objective is to have 750-800 products on the shelves by the year 2005. The redesigned products will also contribute to Axfood's ambition to have a 15 percentage share of private label sales at the end of 2005   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-private-label-name-and-design/ Mon, 17 Feb 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Ystad/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Wednesday, 12th February, Willys opens a store in Ystad, in the south of Sweden. It is a former Eurospar-store which is converted to Willys. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discou... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Ystad/ Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-three-discount-stores/ Axfood has acquired three discount stores with combined sales of approximately SEK 370 m. All three stores will be converted to Willys. – This deal is entirely in line with Axfood’s strategy of increasing the number of wholly owned stores, says Mats Jansson, President and CEO of Axfood AB. The stores were taken over during January 2003. The stores – one in Falköping, one in Nyköping and one in ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-three-discount-stores/ Fri, 07 Feb 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2003/ For stores in Sweden owned by the Group, the increase was 13.3% for the month of January, of which same stores accounted for 4.7%. Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) for the month totalled SEK 2,699 m (2,615), a increase of 3.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 2,300 m (2,205) and Spar Finland for SEK 399 m (410). Hemköp’s s... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2003/ Thu, 06 Feb 2003 14:15:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-December-2002/ For stores in Sweden owned by the Group, the increase was 4.9% for the month of December, of which same stores accounted for 1.7%. Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month totalled SEK 2,988 m (2,959), an increase of 1.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Under the period January-December the increase was 9.6% for stores in Sweden owned by the Group, of which same stores acc... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-December-2002/ Thu, 06 Feb 2003 14:04:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB/ · Axfood's consolidated sales amounted to SEK 33,115 m (32,428), an increase of 2.1%. Retail sales for Axfood’s wholly owned businesses in Sweden rose by 9.6% during the year. The increase for the fourth quarter was 7.6%. · Operating profit for the period January–December was SEK 1,023 m (653). Operating profit for the fourth quarter was SEK 271 m (155), an increase of 75% compared with the sam... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Year-End-Report-Axfood-AB/ Thu, 06 Feb 2003 13:42:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Spar-Finlands-net-turnover-2002/ Spar Finland Group's net turnover for 2002 was EUR 604.3 (614.2) million, which is 1.6% down on last year. Net turnover for December 2002 was EUR 50.9 (52.6) million, which is 3.4% down on last year. The comparable net turnover for Spar Finland-owned outlets in 2002 was 1.6% down on 2001 and in December 2002 6.4% down on last year. SPAR FINLAND PLC Timo Säiläkivi CFO http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Spar-Finlands-net-turnover-2002/ Thu, 06 Feb 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Vetlanda/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Sweden. On Tuesday, 28th January, Willys opens a store in Vetlanda. It is a former Matex-store which is converted to Willys. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selec... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Vetlanda/ Mon, 27 Jan 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-moves-offices-to-Solna/ Hemköp's board of directors has decided to move the Hemköp chain's two service offices – in Falun and Gothenburg – to Solna, outside Stockholm. The move will better enable Hemköp to benefit from Axfood's coordinated functions. Hemköp is today integrated with Axfood in many major respects and has become a nationwide chain. In order to draw full benefit from Axfood’s central functions and gather ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-moves-offices-to-Solna/ Fri, 24 Jan 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Stockholm/ The discount store-chain Willys continues to expand in Stockholm. The new store will open this summer in Värmdö and with that there will be 10 Willys-stores in the Stockholm area. Today, Willys is the most fast growing discount chain in Sweden. Willys belongs to Axfood AB, which is one of the largest listed food retail companies in the Nordic market. Willys are discount stores with a good selec... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Willys-store-in-Stockholm/ Thu, 16 Jan 2003 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-November-2002/ For stores in Sweden owned by the Group, the increase was 6.8% for the month, of which same stores accounted for 2.1%. Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) for the month of November totalled SEK 2,730 m (2,773), a decrease of 1.6% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for the period January-November 2002 totalled SEK 30,111 m (29,402), an increase of 2.4%. For stores owned by t... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-November-2002/ Thu, 05 Dec 2002 14:48:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/The-Axfood-share-to-move-from-the-A-list-to-the-O-list/ The Board of Directors of Axfood AB (publ) has decided to change listing of the company's shares from the A-list to the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The motive is that the rules of inheritance and gift taxation for Swedish shareholders is more beneficial on the O-list. The Axfood share will be listed on the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange with effect on 29 November 2002. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/The-Axfood-share-to-move-from-the-A-list-to-the-O-list/ Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:21:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-sells-remainder-of-its-real-estate-holdings/ Axfood and Crown NorthCorp Ltd today signed a letter of intent on the sale of the remainder of Axfood's real estate holdings. The intention is to reach a final agreement before the end of the year. Axfood's real estate holdings currently have a book value of SEK 500 m, and their sale will have a substantial earnings effect. The real estate holdings comprise 93 properties, of which 17 are used b... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-sells-remainder-of-its-real-estate-holdings/ Tue, 12 Nov 2002 10:47:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-October-2002/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) for the month of September totalled SEK 2,638 m (2,551), an increase of 3.4% compared with the same period a year ago. For stores in Sweden owned by the Group, the increase was 9.6% for the month, of which same stores accounted for 3.3%. For stores in Finland owned by the Group the decrease in local currency was 1.2% during the month, of which same stores... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-October-2002/ Wed, 06 Nov 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January--30-September-2002/ · Consolidated sales amounted to SEK 24,535 m (23,872), an increase of 2.8 per cent. Retail sales for Axfood’s wholly owned businesses in Sweden rose by 10.3 per cent. · Operating profit for the period January – September totalled SEK 752 m (498). · Operating profit for the third quarter was SEK 302 m (160), an increase of 89 percent compared with the third quarter a year ago. The Willys chain,... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January--30-September-2002/ Wed, 23 Oct 2002 13:18:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Hemkop-takes-shape-in-Eskilstuna/ Hemköp has launched a new initiative to attract customers who want a pleasurable shopping experience – whether it be for their everyday needs or for special occasions. The newly remodelled Hemköp Smeden store offers space for customers to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and draw inspiration from diverse cookbooks and other attractions. The new store features five specialised food departments... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Hemkop-takes-shape-in-Eskilstuna/ Wed, 23 Oct 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-streamlines-its-organisation/ In 2003 and 2004 Axfood will be reducing the number of its salaried employees as part of coordination and prioritisation work that has been started within the Group. The reduction will lead to a total of SEK 70 m in savings over the coming two years. "We must have a constant focus on costs, better integration and improved efficiency in order to stay competitive," comments Mats Jansson, Presiden... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-streamlines-its-organisation/ Thu, 17 Oct 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-August-2002/ Consolidated net sales x) (excluding VAT) for the month of August totalled SEK 2,892 m (2,857), an increase of 1.2% compared with the same period a year ago. For stores in Sweden owned by the Group, the increase was 9.3% for the month, of which same stores accounted for 3.7%. For stores in Finland owned by the Group the increase was 1.1% in local currency. Net sales for the period January-Augus... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-August-2002/ Thu, 05 Sep 2002 13:27:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-July-2002/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) for the month of July totalled SEK 2,803 m (2,726), an increase of 2.8% compared with the same period a year ago. For stores owned by the Group, the increase was 11.6% for the month. Net sales for the period January-July 2002 totalled SEK 19,000 m (18,464), an increase of 2.9%. For stores owned by the Group, the increase was 10.6% in Sweden, of which same... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-July-2002/ Wed, 07 Aug 2002 13:55:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-June-2002/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of June totalled SEK 2,728 m (2,761), a decrease of 1.2% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for the period January-June 2002 totalled SEK 16,197 m (15,738), an increase of 2.9%. For stores owned by the Group, the increase was 10.4% in Sweden, of which same stores accounted for 3.4%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations acco... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-June-2002/ Thu, 01 Aug 2002 13:24:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---30-June-2002/ * Consolidated sales amounted to SEK 16,197 m (15,738), an increase of 2.9%. * Operating profit increased by slightly more than 30% compared with the same period a year ago, to SEK 450 m (338). The Willys chain, Dagab and Axfood Närlivs made the strongest earnings contributions. * Profit after net financial items increased by SEK 122 m, to SEK 395 m (273). * Profit for the period includes a net... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---30-June-2002/ Thu, 01 Aug 2002 13:17:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-May-2002/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of May totalled SEK 2,869 m (2,781), an increase of 3.2% compared with the same period a year ago. For stores owned by the Group, the increase was 8.9% Net sales for the period January-May 2002 totalled SEK 13,504 m (12,977), an increase of 4.1%. For stores owned by the Group, the increase was 12.0% in Sweden, of which same stores accounted f... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-May-2002/ Thu, 06 Jun 2002 16:53:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Management-changes-in-the-Axfood-Group/ Carl-Erik Möller will be assuming the position of Vice President and Head of Operations for the Hemköp chain, effective 1 June. He succeeds Roger Källman, who is leaving Hemköp for duties in own companies. At the same time, Fredrik Jakobsson has been named President of Axfood Franchise AB and succeeds Carl-Erik Möller. Jakobsson will assume his new position on 1 June. Hemköp has been undergoing... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Management-changes-in-the-Axfood-Group/ Wed, 22 May 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-April-2002/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) for the month of April totalled SEK 2,649 m (2,601), an increase of 1.8% compared with the same period a year ago. In comparison with last year it should be noticed that Easter came in April (while this year in March). The so called Easter effect is estimated to have had a positive sales impact of approximately SEK 100 m (approximately 4% of sales for the... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-April-2002/ Tue, 07 May 2002 14:04:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Clarification-Willys-sales-Jan-Mars/ Willys' increased its sales over the period January 2002 - March 2002 with 33 per cent. Sales report was presented on 7 May 2002.   http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Clarification-Willys-sales-Jan-Mars/ Thu, 02 May 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-March-2002/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of March totalled SEK 2,884 m (2,751), an increase of 4.8% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for the period January-March 2002 totalled SEK 7,990 m (7,595), an increase of 5.2%. For stores owned by the Group, the increase was 15.0% in Sweden, of which same stores accounted for 6.7%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations acc... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-March-2002/ Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:01:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Annual-General-Meeting-of-Axfood-AB/ At the Annual General Meeting of Axfood AB on 25 April 2002, the proposed shareholder dividend of SEK 2.50 per share was approved. The record date for payment of the dividend was set at 30 April 2002. Dividends are expected to be paid out via VPC on 6 May 2002. The Annual General Meeting re-elected directors Göran Ennerfelt, Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Marcus Storch, Gösta Törnroth, Peggy Bruzelius... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Annual-General-Meeting-of-Axfood-AB/ Fri, 26 Apr 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-March-20021/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of March totalled SEK 2,884 m (2,751), an increase of 4.8% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for the period January-March 2002 totalled SEK 7,990 m (7,595), an increase of 5.2%. For stores owned by the Group, the increase was 15.0% in Sweden, of which same stores accounted for 6.7%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations acc... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-March-20021/ Thu, 25 Apr 2002 13:07:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---31-March-2002/ • Consolidated sales amounted to SEK 7,990 m (7,595), an increase of 5.2%. • Operating profit increased by slightly more than 60%, compared with the same period a year ago, to SEK 234 m (145). Willys, the wholesale operations and Spar Finland, in particular, contributed to the strong result. • Profit after net financial items rose by SEK 94 m to SEK 205 m (111). • Favourable launch for the new ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-for-the-period-1-January---31-March-2002/ Thu, 25 Apr 2002 12:57:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-is-launching-new-products-under-its-own-brand-/ Willys announces that it is launching 15 new products under its own Willys brand. The products, including fruit concentrate, cider, sausage and meatballs, will be on Willys store shelves this week. The goal is to launch 650 new Willys products over a four-year period. In terms of quality, the Willys-brand products will be comparable with market-leading products, but with a 10%-15% lower price. ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-is-launching-new-products-under-its-own-brand-/ Wed, 27 Mar 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-February-2002/ Consolidated net sales* (excluding VAT) for the month of February totalled SEK 2,471 m (2,376), an increase of 4.0% compared with the same period a year ago. Net sales for the period January-February 2002 totalled SEK 5,086 m (4,844), an increase of 5.0%. For stores owned by the Group, the increase was 15.7% in Sweden, of which same stores accounted for 6.9%. Of total sales, the Swedish operati... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-February-2002/ Wed, 06 Mar 2002 17:00:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-discount-chain-expanding/ Today's opening of a new Willys store in Strängnäs marks the start of a nationwide expansion of the Willys discount chain. The Strängnäs store is the first in a line of new units and a model for existing and future Willys stores. Axfood, the leader in Sweden's discount retail food market, is now carrying out an aggressive venture to further strengthen its position. "Discount stores are well on ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Willys-discount-chain-expanding/ Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Willys http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Fabian-Mansson-named-as-director-of-Hemkop-and-Willys/ Axfood AB will be strengthening the boards of its subsidiaries starting in the second quarter of 2002. Fabian Månsson, former President of H&M, has been named as a director on the boards of Axfood's wholly owned store chains Hemköp and Willys.__ His appointment is a step in the continued customer orientation work of the store operations and brings expertise from other retail segments to the... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Fabian-Mansson-named-as-director-of-Hemkop-and-Willys/ Mon, 11 Feb 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2002/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of January totalled SEK 2,618 m (2,468), an increase of 6.1% compared with the same period a year ago. For comparable stores owned by the Group, the increase was 6.6%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 2,208 m (2,057) and Spar Finland for SEK 410 m (411). Hemköp grew its sales by 2.9%. The decrease for same stores was 0... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-2002/ Mon, 11 Feb 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-new-store-chain/ Axfood is launching a new Swedish discount chain, called Willys Hemma. The stores will be situated at central locations and will meet the needs of "discriminated" customer groups to be able to shop for food with low prices. These are groups of customers who, for various reasons, do not want to or cannot make the journey to suburban shopping centres to do their grocery shopping, such as senior c... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-launches-new-store-chain/ Tue, 05 Feb 2002 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-to-discontinue-its-e-commerce-operation1/ Axfood AB to discontinue its e-commerce operation Axfood AB's board today decided to discontinue the Axfood Group's e- commerce operation. The decision is made against the background of a weak customer flow, where the trend has not shown any significant breakthrough. Codetermination negotiations on the closure, which will affect a total of some 50 people, will be initiated next week. Axfood's e... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-to-discontinue-its-e-commerce-operation1/ Fri, 14 Dec 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-November-2001/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of November totalled SEK 2,852 m (2,674), an increase of 6.7% compared with the same period a year ago. For the period January-November 2001, net sales amounted to SEK 29,481 m (27,490), an increase of 7.2%. For comparable stores owned by the Group, the increase was 4.5%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 24,287 m (22,8... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-November-2001/ Tue, 11 Dec 2001 10:03:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-October-2001/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of October totalled SEK 2,737 m (2,650), an increase of 3.3% compared with the same period a year ago. For the period January–October 2001, net sales amounted to SEK 26,609 m (24,816), an increase of 7.2%. For comparable stores owned by the Group, the increase was 4.0%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 21,887 m (20,586... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-October-2001/ Fri, 09 Nov 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-increases-its-ownership-in-Spar-Finland/ Axfood AB (publ) has by the time of expiration of the redemption offer period obtained a total of 69.29% of the share capital and a total of 75.25% of the votes in Spar Finland Oyj. The Redemption Offer was launched on 1 October 2001 and expired on 1 November 2001. The redemption price was EUR 27.00 both for A and K shares. During this period acceptances representing 47,218 A shares and 30,400 ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-increases-its-ownership-in-Spar-Finland/ Mon, 05 Nov 2001 11:41:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-For-the-period-January-1---September-30-2001/ • Consolidated sales totaled SEK 23,872 m (22,166), an increase of 7.7 percent. • Operating income amounted to SEK 498 m (106), with an operating margin of 2.0 percent (0.5). Income adjusted for items affecting comparability totaled SEK 531 m (232). • Income after net financial items amounted to SEK 403 m (20). Adjusted for items affecting comparability, income after net financial items was SEK... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Interim-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-For-the-period-January-1---September-30-2001/ Fri, 26 Oct 2001 12:29:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-September-2001/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of September totalled SEK 2,551 m (2,586), a decrease of 1.4% compared with the same period a year ago. For the period January-September 2001, net sales amounted to SEK 23,872 m (22,166), an increase of 7.7%. For comparable stores owned by the Group, the increase was 4.3%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 19,639 m (18,... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-September-2001/ Fri, 26 Oct 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee3/ Axfood AB's principal owner has appointed a nominating committee to serve up until the next Annual General Meeting. The Nominating Committee's task is to submit recommendations on the number of Board members and the composition of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2002. The following people have been named to serve on the Nominating Committee: Hans Dalborg, Chairm... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Nominating-Committee3/ Fri, 26 Oct 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Ekstroms-store-chain-/ Axfood is acquiring Ekströms' three stores – in Alingsås, Gothenburg and Kungsbacka. All three stores will be converted to Billhälls stores.__ __"This deal is entirely in line with Axfood's strategy of increasing the number of wholly owned stores," says Mats Jansson, President and CEO of Axfood AB.__ Axfood's board approved the acquisition at Friday's regular board meeting, and the takeover of ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-acquires-Ekstroms-store-chain-/ Fri, 26 Oct 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-increases-its-holding-in-Spar-Finland-/ • Axfood has on 11 September purchased 124,350 A shares and 10,725 K shares in Spar Finland. The shares have been purchased from domestic and foreign institutions for EUR 27 per A and K share. This increases Axfood AB publ’s ("Axfood") total holding in Spar Finland plc ("Spar Finland") to 68.7 percent of the votes and 52.0 percent of the capital, triggering a mandatory offer according to the Se... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-increases-its-holding-in-Spar-Finland-/ Tue, 11 Sep 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-July-2001/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of July totalled SEK 2,728 m (2,388), an increase of 14.2% compared with the same period a year ago. For the period January-July 2001, net sales amounted to SEK 18,466 m (17,106), an increase of 8.0%. For comparable stores owned by the Group, the increase was 4.3%. For the comparable sales of Spar Finland, the other stores which have changed ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-July-2001/ Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Interim-Report-January-1---June-30-2001/ . http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Interim-Report-January-1---June-30-2001/ Thu, 09 Aug 2001 12:47:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-discount-chain-to-bear-the-Willys-name/ Axfood AB joins all its discount supermarkets under a single brand name. In the past eight months Willys has experienced strong expansion, with 15 newly established stores, and awareness of the brand has increased throughout Sweden. Stores are located from Luleå in the north to Malmö in the south. "Our work on the design and format of the new discount chain has been under way for a half year an... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-discount-chain-to-bear-the-Willys-name/ Tue, 03 Jul 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-May-2001/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the month of May totalled SEK 2,958 m (2,657), an increase of 11.3% compared with the same period a year ago. For the period January-May 2001, net sales amounted to SEK 13,154 m (12,148), an increase of 8.3%. For comparable stores owned by the Group, the increase was 2.8%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 10,905 m (10,103) and S... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-May-2001/ Tue, 12 Jun 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-brand-portfolio-for-Axfood/ Axfood is narrowing its brand portfolio in an effort to strengthen the various store chains in the Group and thereby contribute to lower prices for customers. Some of the private label brands in the new portfolio are unique for specific chains, while others will be used across the Group. The goal is to grow sales of private label products from 4% of total today to 15% by 2005. The new portfolio... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-brand-portfolio-for-Axfood/ Mon, 21 May 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-April-2001/ Consolidated net sales (excluding VAT) for the months of April totalled SEK 2,599 m (2,410), an increase of 7.8% compared with the same period a year ago. For the period January-May 2001, net sales amounted to SEK 13,154 m (12,148), an increase of 8.3%. For comparable stores owned by the Group, the increase was 2.8%. Of total sales, the Swedish operations accounted for SEK 10,905 m (10,103) and... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfoods-sales-January-April-2001/ Fri, 11 May 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Quarterly-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-For-the-period-January-1--March-31-2001/ • Consolidated sales totaled SEK 7,595 m (7,081), an increase of 7 percent. • Operating income amounted to SEK 145 m (11). Income adjusted for items affecting comparability totaled SEK 145 m (45). • Income after financial items amounted to SEK 111 m (-14). Adjusted for items affecting comparability, income after financial items totaled SEK 111 m (20). • The wholly owned store chains Hemköp and ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Quarterly-Report-Axfood-AB-publ-For-the-period-January-1--March-31-2001/ Thu, 03 May 2001 13:39:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Executive-Vice-President-appointed-at-Axfood-AB/ At Axfood's Board meeting on 3 May the decision was made to name Bodil Eriksson as an Executive Vice President of the Axfood Group. Bodil Eriksson is head of Corporate Communications and Brand Activities at the Axfood Group. She also has overall responsibility for quality, health and environmental affairs. "This appointment signifies the high priority we attach to brand activities in the Axfood... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/New-Executive-Vice-President-appointed-at-Axfood-AB/ Thu, 03 May 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-opens-new-online-shopping-site-/ On 25 April a new online grocery store will be unveiled, www.hemkop.nu . Growing numbers of consumers view e-commerce as a complement and alternative to traditional stores, where confidence, quality and a wider assortment are key factors. This has been shown in surveys conducted by Axfood of more than 10,000 online customers at the Spar Direkt site, combined with analyses of customer reactions ... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-opens-new-online-shopping-site-/ Thu, 19 Apr 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Year-End-Report-2000/ • Consolidated sales totaled SEK 30,230 m (29,077) an increase of 4 percent. • Income after financial items amounted to SEK 0 m (261). Adjusted for items affecting comparability, income after financial item... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Year-End-Report-2000/ Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:15:00 GMT Press release http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-names-new-CEO-and-executive-vice-president/ Lennart Andersson, currently CEO of SIBA AB, has been named CEO of Hemköpskedjan. He will take up his duties during the spring and will be a member of Axfood AB's executive management. Andersson succeeds Håkan Matz, who will be leaving the company with effect on 1 February. Roger Källman, formerly a grocer and currently Vice Chairman of Axfood, has been named Executive Vice President of Hemköp.... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Hemkop-names-new-CEO-and-executive-vice-president/ Wed, 31 Jan 2001 08:05:00 GMT Press release Hemköp http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Interim-Report-January-1---September-30-2000/ . http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Interim-Report-January-1---September-30-2000/ Tue, 07 Nov 2000 14:42:00 GMT Press release http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Convertible-and-stock-option-program-approved/ The extraordinary general meeting of Axfood AB held today approved the Board’s proposal to issue a convertible debenture to be subscribed by employees of the Group in Sweden, and the issue of promissory notes with detachable warrants for new shares in Axfood. The warrants will be transferred to 16 senior executives of the Axfood Group. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Convertible-and-stock-option-program-approved/ Fri, 20 Oct 2000 12:22:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Pekka-Kosonen-appointed-President-of-Spar-Finland/ Mr Pekka Kosonen (46), MSc (Econ.) has today been appointed President of Spar Finland plc. He takes up his new position having been Executive Vice President of Ketjuetu Oy, the company responsible for managing the retail food chains of Tradeka and Elanto. Mr Kosonen will join Spar Finland on 1 November 2000. Pekka Kosonen brings long and wide-ranging experience of management positions in the re... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Pekka-Kosonen-appointed-President-of-Spar-Finland/ Fri, 20 Oct 2000 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-names-new-Executive-Vice-President/ Axfood AB has recruited Anders Nyberg as Executive Vice President in charge of Retail Trade Development. Nyberg, who is currently an executive vice president at ICA-handlarnas AB, will be a member of Axfood's executive management. As head of retail trade development Nyberg will have overall responsibility for establishment, concept and growth strategies at Axfood AB. The Group is currently unde... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-names-new-Executive-Vice-President/ Thu, 12 Oct 2000 10:23:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-proposes-convertible-and-stock-option-program/ The Board of Directors of Axfood AB has decided to propose to an extraordinary general meeting on October 20, 2000, with deviation from the shareholders' preemptive rights, the issuance of a convertible debenture to be subscribed by employees of the Group in Sweden, and the issuance of promissory notes with detachable warrants for new shares in Axfood AB. The warrants will be transferred to app... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-proposes-convertible-and-stock-option-program/ Fri, 08 Sep 2000 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Interim-Report-January-1---June-30-2000/ . http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Interim-Report-January-1---June-30-2000/ Tue, 08 Aug 2000 15:30:00 GMT Press release http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood---Bodil-Eriksson-named-Senior-Vice-President/ Bodil Eriksson has been named Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at recently formed Axfood AB, one of the largest listed food retail and wholesale companies in the Nordic region. She will be a member of the company's executive management and joins Axfood from Volvo Cars, where she held the same position. Bodil Eriksson will be in charge of internal and external information, inves... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood---Bodil-Eriksson-named-Senior-Vice-President/ Tue, 20 Jun 2000 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/From-General-Meeting-in-Swedish-only/ Not available in English http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/From-General-Meeting-in-Swedish-only/ Thu, 11 May 2000 19:55:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-the-new-group-name-for-Hemkop-DD-and-SPAR/ Axfood is the new name of the parent company of the grocery trade group, made up by Hemköp, D&D and SPAR Sweden and SPAR Finland. This was decided at Hemköp's annual general meeting today. The change of name is an important step in the creation of one of the largest listed Nordic grocery trade groups. The group will enable both increased efficiency and better supply and service toconsumers.... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-the-new-group-name-for-Hemkop-DD-and-SPAR/ Thu, 11 May 2000 19:23:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Interim-Report-January-1---March-31-2000/ . http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Axfood-AB-Interim-Report-January-1---March-31-2000/ Thu, 11 May 2000 13:52:00 GMT Press release http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Shares-emission-in-Swedish-only/ Not available in English. http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Shares-emission-in-Swedish-only/ Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:47:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/984-percent-accepted-offer-to-the-DD-shareholders/ The combination will be implemented Settlement will be initiated The subscription period is prolonged until 17 March 2000 Compulsory acquisition will be initiated The offer from Hemköpskedjan AB (publ) ("Hemköp") to the shareholders in D&D Dagligvaror AB (publ) ("D&D") in relation to the proposed combination between the companies has been accepted by shareholders in D&D representing... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/984-percent-accepted-offer-to-the-DD-shareholders/ Wed, 01 Mar 2000 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Extraordinary-General-Meetings-shareholder-association/ http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Extraordinary-General-Meetings-shareholder-association/ Thu, 17 Feb 2000 12:06:00 GMT Press release Axfood http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Mats-Jansson-new-CEO-and-President-of-the-New-Food-Company-/ The Boards of Directors of Hemköp and the "New Food Company" have chosen Mats Jansson as CEO and President of the "New Food Company", established through the combination of Hemköp and D&D Dagligvaror. Mr. Jansson will assume office as of 15 March 2000. Mats Jansson is 48 years old and was previously CEO and President of Oy Karl Fazer AB. Prior to the office at Fazer, Mr. Jansson was CEO for... http://www.axfood.se/en/Press/Press-releases/Mats-Jansson-new-CEO-and-President-of-the-New-Food-Company-/ Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:05:00 GMT Press release Axfood