Sales in December increased by 2 per cent to 1,234 MSEK (1,204). Organic sales were unchanged compared to the previous year. Online sales decreased by 15 per cent to 116 MSEK (136) Compared to the same month last year the store network decreased by 5 stores. At the end of the period, the total number of stores was 225 (230).

Clas Ohlson will publish the interim report for the second quarter 2022/23 on 7 December at 7:00 a.m. CET. A webcasted presentation of the report will be held at 9:00 a.m. CET the same day.

Sales in October increased by 5 per cent to 772 MSEK (738). Organic sales increased by
2 per cent compared to the previous year. Online sales increased by 20 per cent to 91 MSEK (76). Compared to the same month last year the store network decreased by 4 stores. At the end of the period, the total number of stores was 224 (228).

This morning, Clas Ohlson opened a new store in Vaasa, Finland. The store opening is part of Clas Ohlson's strategy to grow in the Finnish market.

The new store is located in Klemettilään just outside central Vaasa. With the opening, Clas Ohlson will have two stores in Vaasa.

"We opened our first store in Vaasa in 2004 and over the years we have gained many customers who appreciate our wide range for home fixing. With the new store in Klemettilään, we become even more accessible to our customers," says Carita Degerman, Country Operations Manager.