''Veckans Affärer'' (, lit. "the week's business") was a
Swedish business magazine published on a weekly basis in
Stockholm
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, dealing in all business-related matters both within and outside
Sweden
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. It was in circulation between 1965 and 2019.
History and profile
''Veckans Affärer'' was first published in 1965.
The magazine was modeled on ''
Business Week'' and was started by Erik Westerberg.
The founding
editor-in-chief
An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The editor-in-chief heads all departments of the organization and is held accoun ...
was Gustaf von Platen.
The magazine was published by
Bonnier Business Press. It had its headquarters in Stockholm, and one of its editor-in-chief was
Ulf Skarin.
In September 2019, Bonnier announced the closure of ''Veckans Affärer'', and its final issue printed in December that year. Several of its initiatives would move over to the ''
Dagens industri'' newspaper.
Circulation
Following its establishment in 1965 ''Veckans Affärer'' had a circulation of 25,000 copies.
[ In the mid-1980s the magazine sold 44,000 copies. In 2004 the circulation of the magazine was 32,700 copies. The magazine sold 33,700 copies in 2008.
In 2013 the magazine sold 16,500 copies. In 2014, the magazine had a circulation of 13,800 copies.][
]
Awards
''Veckans Affärer'' had several yearly awards, including ''Superföretagen'' together with Bisnode since 2005. "Superföretag" was awarded to companies that over four years met high demands for growth, profitability and return on invested capital.
References
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1965 establishments in Sweden
2019 disestablishments in Sweden
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Magazines established in 1965
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1960s establishments in Stockholm
21st-century disestablishments in Stockholm