H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) reported sales results for the month of December 2012. For the month, the company's sales including in local currencies increased by 8% compared to the same month the previous year. Sales in comparable units decreased by 2%.

Comparable units comprise the stores and the internet and catalogue sales countries that have been in operation for at least a financial year. Sales in December were affected by a negative calendar effect of approximately 3% points.