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Gourmet Food Store Industry in Kongsvinger: Current Status and Outlook
Analysis of the gourmet food store sector in Kongsvinger municipality with focus on companies, statistics, and future potential for founders and local decision-makers in the Norwegian market context of Innlandet county (2023 data).
Executive Summary
Overview of the Industry
Kongsvinger has a very limited presence in the gourmet food store sector, with only one registered company in 2023. The sole actor in the industry, Hole Herbalife, is a newly established sole proprietorship with no employees or sales revenue. The industry shows no activity regarding employees, sales value, or operating profit, indicating that there is no established market for specialized food stores in the municipality. This opens potential opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to fill a market gap.
Economic Overview
During the period 2016–2026, the gourmet food store sector in Kongsvinger has shown zero activity in all economic indicators:
- Sales Value: 0 NOK in all years
- Number of Employees: 0 in all years
This shows that there is no registered operation or revenue from gourmet food stores in the municipality. There is no growth, no operating profits, and no wage costs associated with the industry. The only registered company, Hole Herbalife, has not reported value in any economic categories.
Companies in the Industry
There is one company registered in the gourmet food store sector in Kongsvinger:
| Name | Address | Organization Number | Incorporation Date | Number of Employees | Bankrupt? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hole Herbalife | Gråspurvvegen 5, Kongsvinger | 93163004 | 2023-05-12 | 0 | No |
Organization Form: ENK (sole proprietorship)
Notes: The company has not reported sales value, operating profit, or wage costs. There is no registered bankruptcy or economic challenges in public records.
Business Geography
All activities in the gourmet food store sector in Kongsvinger are concentrated in Kongsvinger itself. There is no detailed distribution by sub-areas or city districts within the municipality. With only one company in the industry, geographic spread is not relevant. There is no registered activity in neighboring municipalities or specific commercial areas in Kongsvinger.
Business Dynamism
The industry shows no dynamism regarding bankruptcy or operational activity:
- Bankruptcy Statistics: No registered bankruptcies in the gourmet food store sector in Kongsvinger
- Operational Activity: No companies in the industry have reported operating profits, sales value, or employees
The only registered company, Hole Herbalife, is a newly established sole proprietorship with no operational activity. There are no indications of economic challenges or operational instability in the industry.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs considering establishing a gourmet food store in Kongsvinger, the data suggest the following:
- Market Space: There are no competitors in the industry, which could provide a unique positioning
- Municipal Conditions: Kongsvinger has a stable economy and a good infrastructure network
- Target Customers: Potential customers may be found among those seeking specialized food products in the region
- Risk: Lack of an existing market and insufficient data on consumer needs could be challenges
SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs identify optimal locations and business models in Kongsvinger for this industry.
Outlook for the Services Sector
In comparison to the gourmet food store sector, the services sector in Kongsvinger shows a more dynamic development:
- Number of Companies: 39 companies in the services sector (2023) vs. 1 company in the gourmet food store sector
- Sales Value: The services sector had 644.9 million NOK in 2023 vs. 0 NOK in the gourmet food store sector
- Number of Employees: 261 employees in the services sector in 2023 vs. 0 employees in the gourmet food store sector
Peer Companies in the Services Sector (not in the gourmet food store sector):
| Name | Address | Sales (2023) | Number of Employees | EBITDA (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwi Avd 071 Roverud | Roverudgata 30, 2216 | NOK 91.8M | 27 | NOK 4.9M |
| Coop Øst Sa Avd 2483 Extra Kongsvinger | Kristian Walbys veg 2, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 65.6M | 16 | NOK 2.6M |
| Joker Kongsvinger | Bokfinkvegen 24, 2209 Kongsvinger | NOK 15.4M | 7 | NOK 521.6K |
The services sector has more stable growth and a larger number of companies, which could provide a better foundation for establishing specialized services, including gourmet food stores.
Other companies in tjenester (not in gourmet food store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwi Avd 071 Roverud | supermarket chain | Roverudgata 30, 2216 | NOK 91.8M | 27 | NOK 4.9M |
| Kiwi Avd 033 Kongsvinger | supermarket | Tronsmos veg 1, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 65.6M | 20 | NOK 3.5M |
| Kiwi Avd 062 Gjemselund | supermarket chain | Otto Wengs veg 4, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 52.5M | 13 | NOK 2.8M |
| Coop Øst Sa Avd 2483 Extra Kongsvinger | supermarket chain | Kristian Walbys veg 2, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 65.6M | 16 | NOK 2.6M |
| Kiwi Avd 086 Rasta | supermarket | Kongevegen 20, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 45.9M | 21 | NOK 2.5M |
| Norsk Avvikling As | other non-specialised store | Gylterudvegen 269, 2224 Austmarka | NOK 26.1M | 7 | NOK 2.0M |
| Coop Øst Sa Avd 1034 Extra Jernbanegata | supermarket chain | Jernbanegata 6, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 46.8M | 19 | NOK 1.9M |
| Stratos Dagligvare As | supermarket chain | Goggestredet 2, 2219 Brandval | NOK 21.0M | 13 | NOK 1.1M |
| Fredrik & Louisa As Avd Kongssenteret | discount store | Brugata 12, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 22.4M | 9 | NOK 965.4K |
| Pax Mat As | supermarket chain | c/o REMA 1000 KURUDSAND|Glommengata 115, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 75.5M | 15 | NOK 878.0K |
| Rasta Storkiosk As | kiosk | Lerkevegen 54, 2209 Kongsvinger | NOK 8.1M | 11 | NOK 598.0K |
| Joker Kongsvinger | supermarket | Bokfinkvegen 24, 2209 Kongsvinger | NOK 15.4M | 7 | NOK 521.6K |
| Life Kongssenteret | health foods store | Brugata 12, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 5.8M | 8 | NOK 471.6K |
| Na Handel As | other non-specialised store | Brugata 16, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 357.0K | 0 | NOK 89.0K |
| Alkajo Dagligvarer As Tvangsavviklingsbo | ethnic grocery store | Kråkevegen 50, 2209 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Anders Bidstrup As | supermarket chain | c/o REMA 1000 Langeland|Industrivegen 5, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Austmarka Landhandleri Sven Asak | supermarket | Mobekkvegen 43, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Øst Sa Extra Festningen Avd 4641 | supermarket chain | Øvre Langelandsveg 34, 2213 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Digital Verden As | supermarket | Glommengata 45, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Dollarstore Avd Kongsvinger | discount store | Brugata 15, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Exchange Media Marius A Eliassen | other non-specialised store | c/o Marius Eliassen|Frøyas veg 6, 2214 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Geti15 As | supermarket | Blomstervegen 37, 2208 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hildes Mathus Ans | supermarket chain | Storgata 19, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hole Herbalife | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Gråspurvvegen 5, 2209 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kiwi Avd 088 Kongssenteret | supermarket chain | Brugata 15, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Kong Al Fadous | supermarket chain | Kråkevegen 50, 2209 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kongsvinger Frukt Og Grønt As | fruit/vegetables stores | Vingersjøvegen 112, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kongsvinger Frukt Og Grønt As | fruit/vegetables stores | Vingersjøvegen 112, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kremmerhuset Kværne Ans | supermarket | Gågata 13, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1209 Kongsvinger Kongssentr | discount store | Brugata 15, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Peders Kjøtt Og Fisk As | meat store | c/o KB Gruppen Eiendom AS|Rådhusgata 4, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Queen Libra As | ethnic grocery store | Møllevegen 92, 2224 Austmarka | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Tedros Yacob As | supermarket chain | REMA 1000 EPA|Storgata 40, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Vita Avd 1351 | discount store | Kongssenteret|Brugata 15, 2212 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Yuma Skopenko | other non-specialised store | Gjermshusvegen 56, 2210 Granli | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Holmberg Bråthen Holding As | other non-specialised store | Eidskogvegen 46B, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -40.0K |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Kongsvinger | alcohol store | Gågata 34, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 37.4M | 7 | NOK -502.0K |
| Rasta Mat As | supermarket chain | Rastavegen 1, 2211 Kongsvinger | NOK 21.7M | 8 | NOK -982.0K |
Conclusion
The gourmet food store sector in Kongsvinger is currently a very small or non-existent sector with only one registered company without operational activity. This opens opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to fill a market gap. At the same time, the services sector in the municipality shows a more stable development with more companies and higher sales value. Entrepreneurs should consider both potential target customers and bankruptcy risk, as well as seek advice from SmartGrunder to identify optimal business models and locations in Kongsvinger.