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Electrical Goods Retail in Inner Østfold
An analysis of the industry, companies, and outlooks in the municipality of Inner Østfold in the Viken county in Norway.
Executive Summary
The electrical goods retail industry in Inner Østfold has experienced a dramatic decline since 2018. Sales and employee numbers have fallen to zero from 2020 onward, indicating a very weak industrial structure in the municipality. There are no registered companies in this sector today, and historical data shows that activity has been highly unstable. This creates challenges for entrepreneurs, but SmartGrunder can help identify strategic locations in the municipality where nature and infrastructure may benefit a new business model.
Economic Overview
The electrical goods retail industry in Inner Østfold has been in sharp decline in recent years. Sales dropped from NOK 20.6 million in 2016 to zero in 2019 and beyond, representing a 100% decline from 2018 to 2019. The number of employees also fell from 14 in 2016 to zero in 2020. This decline is extreme and shows that the sector has not been stable in the municipality for many years. There is no data on economic activity after 2020, which may indicate that the sector is no longer present in Inner Østfold.



Companies in the Sector
There are no registered companies in the electrical goods retail sector in Inner Østfold after 2019. Historical data shows that there have been few companies in the sector, and they have not been stable over time. There are no documented organizational forms or company structures for this sector in the municipality. This suggests that the sector has not been an important part of the local economy, and there are no current companies to analyze today.
Business Geography
There is no detailed data on the distribution of activity across different neighborhoods or locations in Inner Østfold for the electrical goods retail sector. There is no registered activity in this sector after 2019, so it is not possible to provide a detailed overview of where the activity has been focused. This may be due to a lack of data or a complete withdrawal of the sector from the municipality.
Business Dynamics
The electrical goods retail sector in Inner Østfold has been marked by an extreme decline, and there is no data on bankruptcy or company dissolution after 2019. No bankruptcies have been registered in the sector, but the sharp decline in sales and employees suggests that companies in the sector have faced serious difficulties. This may be a consequence of changes in consumer experiences, competitive pressure, or failure to adapt to local needs.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
The electrical goods retail sector in Inner Østfold has been in sharp decline, and there are no current companies in the sector today. This creates challenges for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in this sector. However, it may be possible that a new business model combining electronics with local needs or digital solutions could offer opportunities. SmartGrunder can help identify strategic locations in the municipality where nature and infrastructure could benefit a new business model.
Agriculture Outlook
Agriculture is a broader sector in Inner Østfold that has shown positive development in recent years. Sales have increased from NOK 62.2 million in 2016 to NOK 197.7 million in 2025, and the number of employees has increased from 53 in 2016 to 82 in 2026. This shows that agriculture is a stable and growing sector in the municipality. In contrast, the electrical goods retail sector has been in sharp decline, demonstrating that the two sectors have completely different development patterns. This could be an important consideration for entrepreneurs evaluating establishing themselves in Inner Østfold.



Other companies in landbruk (not in electric goods store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synssenteret Jrk Askim As | optical store | Torvet, 1830 Askim | NOK 27.9M | 15 | NOK 4.7M |
| Synsam Askim | optical store | Guderudgata 1, 1830 Askim | NOK 19.4M | 16 | NOK 3.6M |
| Power Norge As Avd Askim | electronics store | Askim Næringspark|Torget 12, 1830 | NOK 141.5M | 44 | NOK 3.4M |
| Interoptik Mysen | optical store | Storgata 6, 1850 Mysen | NOK 7.7M | 0 | NOK 321.3K |
| Banda Indre Østfold As | optical store | Osloveien 33, 1831 Askim | NOK 3.9M | 4 | NOK 101.0K |
| Galleri Og Atelier Art To Be As | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Bregneveien 10, 1825 Tomter | NOK 525.0K | 0 | NOK 52.0K |
| Galleri Og Atelier Art To Be As | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Bregneveien 10, 1825 Tomter | NOK 525.0K | 0 | NOK 52.0K |
| Andersen Handel & Service | electronics store | Roselundveien 137, 1820 Spydeberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bryggerhuset Heidi Arntzen Frøshaug | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Sluppenveien 10, 1860 Trøgstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eny Invest As | computer store | Sollia 28, 1832 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eny Invest As | phone store | Sollia 28, 1832 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hallerud Kultursenter Da | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Vatnveien 37, 1821 Spydeberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Håndverkstua Bjørg Bjørnstad | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Granveien 7, 1831 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jukebox Jan Vidar Krugerud | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Torggata 20, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Orgelhuset As | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Kvartsveien 25, 1820 Spydeberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Preinstaddata | computer store | Henstad alle 8, 1809 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Radio Og Tv Hvitevareservice As | computer store | Sørmyrveien 1A, 1820 Spydeberg | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Real Urban Art Gary Charles Rowe | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Kleiva 1, 1832 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Smerteeksperten Emanuel Amitzur | optical store | Masengveien 1, 1814 Askim | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Spydeberg Radio Og Tv Ans | computer store | Sørmyrveien 1A, 1820 Spydeberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kunsthub As | audio equipment / musical instruments store | Kjærlighetsstien 1, 1850 Mysen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -9.0K |
| Leins Telecom As | computer store | Brigadeveien 1, 1820 Spydeberg | NOK 4.6M | 2 | NOK -369.0K |
Conclusion
The electrical goods retail sector in Inner Østfold has been in sharp decline, and there are no current companies in the sector today. This creates challenges for entrepreneurs, but it may be possible that a new business model could offer opportunities. Agriculture is a stable and growing sector in the municipality, which could be an important consideration for entrepreneurs. SmartGrunder can help identify strategic locations in the municipality where nature and infrastructure could benefit a new business model.