Sweden

IKEA To Launch Plant-Based Version Of Its Iconic Meatball

Swedish retailer IKEA has announced plans to introduce a meat-free version of its iconic meatball as part of its strategy to make its food business mo...

Coronavirus – Retail & FMCG Updates From Sweden

As part of our efforts to keep you, the ESM reader, notified on the latest coronavirus-related developments in the retail and consumer goods sect...

Willys Leads The Charge For Sweden's Axfood In 'Turbulent' First Half

The Willys supermarket chain was the standout performer for Swedish retailer Axfood in what the operator described as a 'turbulent' first half of its finan...

Blackstone-Led Group Invests In Swedish Oat-Milk Company Oatly: Report

A group led by private-equity giant Blackstone Group Inc. has agreed to invest $200 million in Swedish oat-milk company Oatly, according to a report in The...

Sweden's Essity Posts Q2 Sales Drop As Pandemic Hoarding Loses Steam

Swedish hygiene products group Essity has reported a marginal rise in its second-quarter core earnings as the initial bulk-buying of toilet paper and other...

Coop Sweden To Introduce Sustainability Declarations On All Products

Coop Sweden has announced plans to place sustainability declarations on all its own-brand products, which consumers will be able to view by digitally scann...

Svensk Handel Launches Campaign To Create Safe Retail Space In Sweden

Svensk Handel, a group that represents the retail and wholesale trade in Sweden, has launched a campaign to create safe retail environment for customers an...

Sweden's ICA Sees Sales Up 7.9% In May

Swedish retailer ICA has posted a 7.9% increase in sales across its store estate for the month of May 2020. Like-for-like sales were up 7.7%, with the g...