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Statistics Sweden's latest report on housing construction in Sweden shows that construction of 20,950 apartments began during the first three quarters of 2023. This represents a decrease of as much as 55 percent compared to the same period in 2022 when 46,533 homes began to be built. Small-scale housing production is decreasing to the same extent Small-scale housing construction is also affected to a similar extent. The approximately 5,000 apartments that […]

E-commerce during Black Week decreased this year by 2.2 percent compared to last year, while Black Friday – which accounted for a third of the week's sales – increased by 2.4 percent, according to a report from Prisjakt and Svea Bank. Prisjakt and Svea Bank write that it is positive for consumers that the proportion of products with lower […]

A grill thermometer, or roasting thermometer as it is also called, is very useful when cooking. In addition, there are a variety of different variants to choose from – in a price range that ranges from fifty kronor to several thousand kronor. Many ovens today increasingly have a roasting thermometer integrated. Depending on the oven, you can also get different […]

So it's time again – after five months, the tax rates for declaring the electronics tax will be updated again at the turn of the year. This time, it's just over 9 percent index increase that affects the maximum tax amount per item from January 1, 2024. One new thing is that this time the Swedish Tax Agency will not round to the nearest kroner amount but will let the amount be expressed […]

Black Friday, a tradition that began in Philadelphia, USA, in the 1960s, has undergone a major evolution. From being a single shopping day, it has expanded to an entire week and now, according to recent trends, even an entire month. This day, known for kick-starting the Christmas shopping season and turning stores’ red numbers into black, […]

The deepening recession and the sharply increased electronics tax at the turn of the year caused a significant decline in sales of white goods for the important autumn season. For smaller household appliances, the situation ahead of autumn sales looks somewhat less negative. All according to APPLiA's September figures. The perfect storm The increased interest rates, the weak Swedish krona, the decline in housing construction, inventory adjustment within the retail chain, […]

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced that Matter version 1.2 is now available to manufacturers and platforms. Matter is the name of a communication standard for smart home devices, with the goal of creating a single, unified standard that can be used by a wide range of smart home products, regardless of manufacturer. Matter 1.2 includes support for nine […]

For the sixth year in a row, Electrolux Group has collaborated with students from Umeå Institute of Design (UID) in Sweden to develop product ideas for the home of the future. This year’s assignment was to imagine appliances for a home assistant robot as the primary user, and people with different needs as owners. – When we look to the future, we know […]

November 9th was an important day for APPLiA, as we proudly held a successful autumn meeting. The morning kicked off with a dynamic and appreciated training in public procurement, which gave participants valuable insights and tools to succeed in the market. Afterwards, participants were treated to an insightful presentation by GfK, where we delved into the latest […]

APPLiA is future-proofing itself and building a new statistics system together with sister organizations in the Nordic region. The new system is in the final phase and we will be operational with the new system by 2024. A new computerized system aims to produce statistics and Nordic accounting more quickly, while automating reporting, reminders and compilations. The product codes that were established in the Nordic region […]

As sustainability issues have become increasingly central to the public debate, Swedish consumers’ awareness of their own impact on the environment has also increased. This has resulted in many consumers now prioritizing sustainable alternatives when shopping, and they are more inclined to support companies that take responsibility for their environmental impact. Sustainable consumption – socially, […]

The market in August shows both "salt and sugar" when the latest industry figures are seen by APPLiA. The most obvious is that the seasonal autumn sales have started. August is normally the month that sets the bar for how autumn sales will turn out. Compared to the holiday month of July, deliveries from industry companies increased by over 40 percent in August. Now we hope that […]