RNB's total sales in proprietary stores in May 2009 amounted to SEK 230.3 M, compared with SEK 241.6 M in the corresponding month a year earlier, which is an decrease of 4.7%. Sales in comparable stores in May 2009 decreased by 6.7%, compared with the corresponding month in the preceding year. In Sweden, sales in comparable stores decreased by 6.1%. The calendar effect in May for the retail clothing sector compared with the corresponding month in the preceding year is according to the Swedish retail statistics agency, HUI, negative 5.8%. The number of proprietary stores amounted to 267 at May 31, 2009, compared with 262 a year earlier. 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 AB is organized on the basis of two business areas - Polarn O. Pyret and a distribution platform for national and international brands. Polarn O. Pyret is a brand focused on baby and children's wear. The distribution platform consists of two main areas, Department Stores and Store Concepts. Department store operations are conducted via stores in the NK, Steen & Ström, Illum and Kosta outlet department stores. The store concepts comprise JC, Brothers and Sisters.
RNB's sales in May 2009
| Source: RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS AB