Industry code 47 · Agder
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kristiansand
There are 1,100 active companies in retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kristiansand. 125 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have at least 6,350 registered employees. The largest company is Normal Norge AS with 2,878 employees. The oldest, G Nordby Cycle & Maskinforretning AS, was founded in 1917. 59% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 1,100
- New in the last 12 months
- 125
- Registered employees
- ≥ 6,350
- Share of limited companies
- 59 %
The largest companies in retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kristiansand
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normal Norge AS | 917019738 | 2,878 | NOK 4.8 bn | 2016 |
| 2 | Stormberg AS | 989001817 | 167 | NOK 495.8 m | 2005 |
| 3 | Stadium Outlet Norge AS | 971173076 | 162 | NOK 217.4 m | 1994 |
| 4 | Blivakker & Cocopanda Retail AS | 928601927 | 161 | NOK 285.2 m | 2022 |
| 5 | Upstairs AS | 932836564 | 116 | NOK 33.7 m | 1982 |
| 6 | Christianssand Servicestasjon AS | 916482000 | 106 | NOK 50.8 m | 2015 |
| 7 | Brandsdal Group AS | 987611499 | 94 | NOK 1.5 bn | 2004 |
| 8 | Salgspartner AS | 916374569 | 84 | NOK 55.5 m | 2015 |
| 9 | Urban Pioneers Retail AS | 823031912 | 63 | NOK 44.1 m | 2019 |
| 10 | Brandsdal Logistikk AS | 915010288 | 61 | NOK 72.4 m | 2014 |
| 11 | Careless AS | 928540650 | 56 | NOK 146.2 m | 2022 |
| 12 | Frivold Lund AS | 983379672 | 56 | NOK 177.3 m | 2001 |
| 13 | Skandinavisk Batteriimport Norge AS | 933249557 | 40 | NOK 217.3 m | 2024 |
| 14 | Reinhartsen Basar AS | 995954702 | 37 | NOK 33.1 m | 2010 |
| 15 | R. Dovland AS | 923991115 | 34 | NOK 122 m | 2019 |
| 16 | Snadderkula AS | 930850446 | 33 | NOK 9 m | 2023 |
| 17 | Duja AS | 935707757 | 32 | NOK 5.1 m | 2025 |
| 18 | Kysten Eiendom AS | 984558031 | 32 | NOK 146.5 m | 2002 |
| 19 | Strai Kjøkken Kristiansand AS | 993288330 | 32 | NOK 137.7 m | 2008 |
| 20 | Camilla Ommundsen AS | 936029639 | 31 | NOK 17.5 m | 2025 |
| 21 | Blå Kors Gjenbruk AS | 928671062 | 30 | NOK 7.9 m | 2022 |
| 22 | Frivold Søm AS | 983379818 | 29 | NOK 93 m | 2001 |
| 23 | Babybanden AS | 924964723 | 27 | NOK 25.3 m | 2020 |
| 24 | Mikkels Gladmat AS | 934938836 | 27 | NOK 78.9 m | 2025 |
| 25 | Høllen Brygge Drift AS | 934985214 | 26 | NOK 8.8 m | 2025 |
Newest companies in retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kristiansand
- Lerewear AS28 Oct 2026
- Panorama Auto Studio AS27 Oct 2026
- Mertez AS16 Oct 2026
- Hanouneh Bruktmarkedet14 Oct 2026
- My1 Drift AS12 Oct 2026
- Major Auto AS7 Oct 2026
- Løvåsen Import AS5 Oct 2026
- Vågsbygd Mat AS2 Oct 2026
- Espelands Lille Luksus27 Sept 2026
- Vintelle AS21 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles are there in Kristiansand?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 1,100 active companies in retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kristiansand. 125 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kristiansand?
Normal Norge AS is the largest by number of employees, with 2,878 employees. The organisation number is 917019738.
How many people work in retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kristiansand?
The companies have at least 6,350 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 25 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Kristiansand?
The oldest active company, G Nordby Cycle & Maskinforretning AS, was founded in 1917. 59% of the companies are limited companies.
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Sub-industries in Kristiansand
- 47.1 Retail sale in non-specialised stores
- 47.2 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores
- 47.3 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
- 47.4 Retail sale of information and communication equipment in specialised stores
- 47.5 Retail sale of other household equipment in specialised stores
- 47.6 Retail sale of cultural and recreation goods in specialised stores
- 47.7 Retail sale of other goods in specialised stores
- 47.8 Retail sale via stalls and markets
Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 47. Figures are updated continuously.

