RNB's sales in March 2009

RNB's sales in March 2009

RNB's total sales in proprietary stores in March 2009 amounted to SEK 213.3 M,
compared with SEK 204.1 M in the corresponding month a year earlier, which is an
increase of 4.5%.

Sales in comparable stores in March 2009 increased by 0.2%, compared with the
corresponding month in the preceding year. In Sweden, sales in comparable stores
decreased by 0.7%.

The calendar effect in March for the retail clothing sector compared with the
corresponding month in the preceding year is according to the Swedish retail
statistics agency, HUI, positive 5.0%. 

The number of proprietary stores amounted to 269 at March 31, 2009, compared
with 259 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 oulet department stores. The store concepts comprise
JC, Brothers and Sisters.