RNB's sales in November 2009



RNB's total sales in proprietary stores in November 2009 amounted to
SEK 223.3 M, compared with SEK 227.3 M in the corresponding month a
year earlier, which is an decrease of 1.8%.

Sales in comparable stores in Sweden in November 2009 decreased  by
1.3%, compared with the corresponding month in the preceding year.
According to the so-called Blixtindex issued by the Swedish Trade
Federation (Svensk Handel), the Swedish clothing market decreased by
0.8% in November. Total sales in comparable stores in all countries
decreased by 3.5%.

The calendar effect in November for the retail clothing sector
compared with the corresponding month in the preceding year is
according to the Swedish retail statistics agency, HUI, positive
2.6%.

The number of proprietary stores amounted to 272 at November 30,
2009, compared with 266 a year earlier.

Turnover in proprietary stores for fiscal year 2008/2009 amounted to
approx. 75% of total annual net sales.



For further information, contact:

Cecilia Lannebo, IR, RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS
+46 (0) 8-410 520 45,+46 768 87 20 45,  e-mail:
cecilia.lannebo@rnb.se

RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS owns, operates and develops fashion, clothing,
accessories, jewelry and cosmetics stores that focus on providing
excellent service and a world-class shopping experience. Sales are
mainly conducted in Scandinavia through the three store concepts
Brothers & Sisters, JC and Polarn O. Pyret, as well as through shops
in the department stores NK in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Steen &
Ström in Oslo and Illum in Copenhagen. RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS has
operation in 11 countries. RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS has been listed on
the OMX Nordic Exchange since 2001.

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RNB sales Nov 2009.pdf