Clas Ohlson sales development in October


Clas Ohlson sales development in October

Sales rose 3% in October to SEK 504 M (490). In local currencies, sales
increased 7%. Compared with the same month in 2009, 15 stores have been
added and the total number of stores on October 31 2010 was 126. Mail
order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 8 M (9).

Sales channels (SEK M):

                                                        
Percentage             Percentage change,

Countries                                          change:
                 local currency:

Sweden                250  (242)                     + 3%           
      + 3%

Norway                199  (203)                     - 2%            
      + 6%

Finland                  37    (39)                     - 5%            
      + 5%

UK                         18      (6)                     + 214%       
     + 205%

Total sales during the first six months (May-October 2010) increased by
4% to SEK 2 759 M (2 661).

The interim report for the second quarter for 2010/11 will be published
on December 14 2010.

For more information please contact:

Klas Balkow, CEO and President: +46 (0)247-447 55

John Womack, Director Information & IR: +46 (0)247-444 05