Axfood reported stable sales growth of 1.8% for the period, with earnings of SEK 370 million, up 1.6%. Operating margins remained steady at 4.2%. Hemköp strengthened its results and converted 17 stores to franchises with plans for 50 total conversions. Willys saw stable development and high store modernization pace despite like-for-like sales impacts. PrisXtra results were in line with plans despite unsatisfying sales development affected by road work. Axfood aims to achieve an operating profit at least equal to 2010 levels through sales growth, cost control and efficiency.