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Gourmet Food Store Industry in Vennesla: A Comprehensive Analysis
Economic Overview and Outlook for Founders and Local Decision-Makers
Economic Overview
There are no directly available data on annual revenues or number of employees for gourmet food stores in Vennesla from 2016 to 2025. However, it is possible to compile information from the broader services sector, which includes gourmet food stores. In this sector, the number of employees has varied between 188 and 243 from 2016 to 2026, with stabilization around 230 employees in 2025. Annual revenues for the services sector have grown by 2.0% from 2024 to 2025, reaching NOK 471.9 million. This shows that the services sector in Vennesla has a gradual but stable growth over time, even though there have been periods of decline, such as between 2021 and 2022.
No bankruptcies have been registered in the gourmet food store sector in Vennesla, which indicates relative stability in this part of the services sector. Nevertheless, basic business dynamics and bankruptcy risk should be carefully considered, especially in a competitive sector like services.
Companies in the Industry
No companies in the gourmet food store industry in Vennesla are registered in the available data. This may indicate that the industry is underrepresented or new to the municipality. However, there are several companies in the broader services sector, which includes supermarkets, discount stores, and other retail activities. These companies can provide an indication of market structure and competitiveness in the area.
In the services sector in Vennesla, there are 33 companies, including websites such as Extra Vennesla Avd 013 and Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 730 Vennesla. These companies have a wide variation in size, with annual revenues ranging from NOK 1.3 million (Vennesla Netthandel As) to NOK 93.8 million (Extra Vennesla Avd 013). However, there is no direct connection between these companies and gourmet food stores, which are a separate subcategory in the services sector.
Business Geography
There is no available detailed data on the distribution of gourmet food stores in different neighborhoods or geographic areas in Vennesla. This may be a limitation for basic business planning, especially for companies wishing to position themselves strategically in the municipality. However, it may be useful to investigate market dynamics in areas with high consumer activity, such as Vennesla's center or near important transport routes.
To find an optimal location for a new gourmet food store in Vennesla, it may be useful to analyze data on population density, competitiveness, and consumer preferences in different parts of the municipality. SmartGrunder can help identify potential locations that are well positioned in relation to customers and competitors.
Business Dynamics
No bankruptcies have been registered in the gourmet food store industry in Vennesla, which indicates relative stability in this part of the services sector. Nevertheless, basic business dynamics and bankruptcy risk should be carefully considered, especially in a competitive sector like services. However, there are several companies in the services sector that have experienced losses or income declines, such as Trekanten Mat As (NOK -2.5 million in EBITDA) and Vinmonopolet As Butikk Vennesla (NOK -502,000 in EBITDA). This shows that there can be variations in business results within the services sector, even though gourmet food stores are not directly affected by these losses.
It is important to be aware that companies in the services sector can have different business models and risk factors, which can affect competitiveness in the area. For example, companies such as Torsbyvegen 5 As and Kvarstein Kolonial As have achieved positive EBITDA, indicating good business operations in these companies.
Outlook
For basic business planning in the gourmet food store industry in Vennesla, it is important to consider both the opportunities and challenges in the sector. With a stable growth in the services sector and relatively stable competitiveness, it may be possible to establish oneself in the municipality. However, it is important to be aware that no companies in the gourmet food store industry in Vennesla are registered, which may indicate underrepresentation or a new market opportunity.
It is also important to assess the competitiveness in the services sector, which includes supermarkets, discount stores, and other retail activities. This can affect the opportunities for a new gourmet food store in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help identify potential locations and strategies to establish oneself in Vennesla.
Outlook for the Services Sector
The services sector in Vennesla has shown a gradual but stable growth over time, with annual revenues of NOK 471.9 million in 2025. This shows that the sector has good growth potential, even though there have been periods of decline, such as between 2021 and 2022. The number of employees in the sector has varied between 188 and 243 from 2016 to 2026, with stabilization around 230 employees in 2025.
However, there are variations in business results within the services sector, which can affect competitiveness in the area. For example, companies such as Trekanten Mat As and Vinmonopolet As Butikk Vennesla have experienced losses or income declines, indicating good business operations in these companies. This shows that there can be variations in business results within the services sector, even though gourmet food stores are not directly affected by these losses.



Other companies in tjenester (not in gourmet food store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Vennesla Avd 013 | supermarket chain | Sentrumsvegen 72, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 93.8M | 32 | NOK 4.9M |
| Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 730 Vennesla | supermarket | Sentrumsvegen 30B, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 61.3M | 17 | NOK 3.1M |
| Torsbyvegen 5 As | supermarket | Heiseldalsvegen 8, 4706 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 1.9M |
| Normal Norge As Avd No1124 Vennesla Atrium | discount store | Sentrumsvegen 63, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 14.4M | 13 | NOK 1.6M |
| Bruvegen As | supermarket chain | Bruveien 7, 4706 Vennesla | NOK 34.4M | 20 | NOK 1.4M |
| Leifs Mat As | supermarket chain | Venneslavegen 298, 4707 | NOK 22.6M | 15 | NOK 1.1M |
| Hanol Vennesla As | supermarket | Setesdalsvegen 767, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 12.9M | 10 | NOK 1.0M |
| Prix Moseidmoen Avd 017 | supermarket | Drivenesvegen 31, 4706 Vennesla | NOK 15.6M | 7 | NOK 820.4K |
| Terje Vik Schei As | supermarket chain | Lundevegen 47B, 4708 Vennesla | NOK 64.7M | 13 | NOK 320.0K |
| Vennesla Netthandel As | other non-specialised store | Revia 13, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 1.3M | 0 | NOK 148.0K |
| Makeitup As | supermarket | Egelandsaa 9, 4707 Vennesla | NOK 564.0K | 2 | NOK 68.0K |
| Extra Vikeland Avd 056 | supermarket chain | Lundevegen, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Gavehimmelen.no Glenn Byberg | other non-specialised store | Oterstien 18, 4707 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gledefabrikken As | other non-specialised store | Lindehei 11, 4706 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hægeland Mat As | supermarket chain | Setesdalsvegen 882, 4720 Hægeland | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Import & Eksport Tormod Andersen | other non-specialised store | Golivegen 42, 4708 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jacobsen Mk | discount store | c/o Caroline Jacobsen|Setesdalsvegen 855, 4720 Hægeland | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jacobsen Mk | discount store | c/o Caroline Jacobsen|Setesdalsvegen 855, 4720 Hægeland | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jonassen Vegan | other non-specialised store | Bakhei 15, 4708 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Leifs Mat As | supermarket chain | Venneslavegen 298, 4707 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Libli As | kiosk chain | Sentrumsvegen 53, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Ng Spar Sør As Avd Spar Øvrebø | supermarket chain | Drivenesvegen 203, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 30 | NOK 0 |
| Onetab As | supermarket | Vormbrokka 14, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Onetab As | supermarket chain | Vormbrokka 14, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rudi Messeprodukter | other non-specialised store | Bjellandsvegen 56, 4720 Hægeland | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Semyang As | supermarket | Torsbyvegen 5, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tine Marie Rekve Stein As | supermarket chain | REMA 1000 HUSMORGÅRDEN|Auravegen 4, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 14 | NOK 0 |
| Tuva Gave & Interiør Frøydis Grundetjern | other non-specialised store | Nesvegen 13, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wiblemo Herrera Naturelife.no Netthandel | food/beverages/tobacco stores | Nomelandsvegen 9, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Øvrebø Mat Ans Oddbjørg Og Harald Fredriksen | supermarket | Skarpengland, 4715 Øvrebø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kvarstein Kolonial As | supermarket | Venneslavegen 171, 4708 | NOK 12.7M | 11 | NOK -83.0K |
| Vinmonopolet As Butikk Vennesla | alcohol store | Venneslamoen 23, 4700 | NOK 37.4M | 7 | NOK -502.0K |
| Trekanten Mat As | supermarket chain | Revia 3C, 4700 Vennesla | NOK 74.5M | 33 | NOK -2.5M |
Conclusion
The gourmet food store industry in Vennesla has growth and development potential, even though there are limitations in available data. With a stable growth in the services sector and relatively stable competitiveness, it may be possible to establish oneself in the municipality. However, it is important to be aware that no companies in the gourmet food store industry in Vennesla are registered, which may indicate underrepresentation or a new market opportunity.
It is also important to assess the competitiveness in the services sector, which includes supermarkets, discount stores, and other retail activities. This can affect the opportunities for a new gourmet food store in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help identify potential locations and strategies to establish oneself in Vennesla.