Net sales for group-owned stores in Sweden decreased by 2.6% for September, with a 2.6% decrease in like-for-like sales. Sales at wholly-owned stores during the January-September period decreased by 0.3%, with a 0.1% rise in like-for-like sales. Consolidated net sales totaled SEK21.5 billion, an increase of 0.5%. Net sales for Axfood's stores (wholly-owned and franchise units) rose 0.9%, with a 0.4% rise in like-for-like sales. Hemkop's sales (wholly-owned and franchise units) increased by 0.3 % during the month, with a 2.1% decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 0.7%, with no change in like-for-like sales compared to the same period 2006. Net sales for Hemkop's wholly-owned stores decreased 3.8% during the month, with a 4.1% decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales decreased by 3.8%, with a 1.2% decrease in like-for-like sales. Willys' sales decreased by 2.1% during September, with a 2.0% decrease in like-for-like sales. Accumulated sales increased by 1.0%, with a 0.6% rise in like-for-like sales.