July 21 (Reuters) - Stockmann Oyj Abp STOCKA.HE :
* Q2 IMPACTED BY EXCHANGE RATES
* CURRENT CHALLENGING GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION AND HIGH INFLATION LEVEL ARE EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE
* INFLATION, TOGETHER WITH HIGH INTEREST RATES, IS FORECAST TO HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON
CONSUMER
CONFIDENCE AND PURCHASING POWER
* RETAIL MARKET IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CHALLENGING DUE TO LOWER CONSUMER DEMAND AND INCREASED
PURCHASING PRICES AND OPERATING COSTS
* RISK OF POTENTIAL DISRUPTIONS IN SUPPLY CHAINS AND INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CANNOT BE
EXCLUDED
* ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF LINDEX DIVISION'S OMNICHANNEL DISTRIBUTION CENTRE IS PLANNED TO
BE
TAKEN INTO OPERATION IN AUTUMN 2024
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