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Home Trade in Larvik: A Comprehensive Overview
Economic Overview, Companies, and Outlook for Entrepreneurs in Larvik's Home Trade Sector
Companies in the Industry
Other Observations
Larvik has a relatively stable industry structure for home trade businesses, with 16 registered companies in the municipality. Most companies are organized as AS, and there is a clear dominance of such companies in the industry. Some companies, such as Bergman and Bolig Og Interiørsenteret As, have no employees and no revenue, which may indicate that they are in the start-up phase or have special operational conditions.
There is also some variation in financial health among the companies. For example, Kremmerhuset Ting & Sånt As and Feel Nordbyen have negative EBITDA margins, which may be a challenge for their sustainability. At the same time, companies such as Rusta Retail As and Nanset Kjøkkensenter As have high EBITDA margins and positive revenue growth, which indicates good operational efficiency.
There is also some geographic distribution of the companies, with a focus on Larvik and Helgeroa. Helgeroa has only one company, Chandré Søndersrød Tunet As, which has no registered revenue or employees, which may indicate that it is in the start-up phase or has special operational conditions.
Geographic Distribution
The industry is most present in Larvik, with 11 companies and 97 employees. Helgeroa has one company, Chandré Søndersrød Tunet As, which has no registered revenue or employees. There is a clear dominance of companies in Larvik, which indicates that it is an important commercial hub in the municipality.
The table below shows a comparison of the two areas:
| Area | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Revenue (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larvik | 11 | 97 | 96.4M |
| Helgeroa | 1 | 0 | 0 |

Operational Dynamics and Bankruptcy Statistics
There are no registered bankruptcies in the home trade industry in Larvik, which indicates that the companies have a relatively stable operation. However, there are some companies with negative EBITDA margins, which may be a challenge for their sustainability. For example, Kremmerhuset Ting & Sånt As and Feel Nordbyen have negative EBITDA margins, which may be a challenge for their sustainability.
There is also some variation in financial health among the companies. For example, Nille Nordbyen and Nille Larvik Thon Senter have no revenue or employees, which may indicate that they are in the start-up phase or have special operational conditions.
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs considering starting a home trade business in Larvik, there are several positive signals. There has been some growth in the number of employees and revenue over the past few years, which indicates that it is a growing market. At the same time, there is some geographic distribution of the companies, which may provide opportunities to find a place in the market.
There is also some variation in financial health among the companies, which may provide opportunities to find a place in the market. However, there are also some companies with negative EBITDA margins, which may be a challenge for their sustainability. Entrepreneurs should therefore be aware of ensuring good operational efficiency and high EBITDA margins to be competitive in the market.
Outlook for Financial Services
Compared to home trade businesses, financial services have a larger number of companies (36) and higher revenue (NOK 130.7M in 2016). There is also some growth in the number of employees over the past few years, which indicates that it is a growing market. At the same time, there is some variation in financial health among the companies, which may provide opportunities to find a place in the market.
The table below shows a comparison of the two industries:
| Industry | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Revenue (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Trade | 21 | 105 | 88.4M |
| Financial Services | 36 | 130 | 122.1M |



Other companies in finansielle tjenester (not in home goods store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Nordbyen Larvik Avd 5700 | bookstore | Yttersøveien 2, 3274 Larvik | NOK 18.1M | 11 | NOK 2.7M |
| Ark Torget Larvik Avd 5600 | bookstore | Torget 1, 3256 Larvik | NOK 14.1M | 7 | NOK 2.1M |
| Bas Kunst As | art supplies store | Skinmo, 3270 Larvik | NOK 4.2M | 2 | NOK 1.3M |
| Norli Thon Senter Larvik | bookstore | Nansetgata 6, 3256 Larvik | NOK 7.0M | 6 | NOK 525.2K |
| Hard'n Heavy Records As | art gallery | Holmejordetveien 21B, 3267 Larvik | NOK 574.0K | 0 | NOK 33.0K |
| Hard'n Heavy Records As | art gallery | Holmejordetveien 21B, 3267 Larvik | NOK 574.0K | 0 | NOK 33.0K |
| Linda Hoelgaard Kunst | art gallery | Verningenveien 6, 3270 Larvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sensorium Galleri Walle Jensen | art gallery | Buktaveien 25, 3290 Stavern | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sjakk.info Da | bookstore | Lia 21, 3280 Tjodalyng | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sjakk.info Da | bookstore | Lia 21, 3280 Tjodalyng | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Stavern Kunstgalleri Øyunn Winther | art gallery | Tollbodgaten 8, 3290 Stavern | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Stuksrud Pokestian | art gallery | Brattåsveien 46, 3282 Kvelde | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gjestrum Plastindustri As | newspapers/stationery store | Hedrum Ravei 110, 3270 Larvik | NOK 171.0K | 0 | NOK -3.0K |
| Sensorium As | art gallery | Buktaveien 25, 3290 Stavern | NOK 144.0K | 0 | NOK -14.0K |
| Sensorium As | art gallery | Buktaveien 25, 3290 Stavern | NOK 144.0K | 0 | NOK -14.0K |
Conclusion
Home trade businesses in Larvik have a relatively stable industry structure with 16 registered companies in the municipality. Most companies are organized as AS, and there is a clear dominance of such companies in the industry. Some companies, such as Bergman and Bolig Og Interiørsenteret As, have no employees and no revenue, which may indicate that they are in the start-up phase or have special operational conditions.
There is also some variation in financial health among the companies. For example, Kremmerhuset Ting & Sånt As and Feel Nordbyen have negative EBITDA margins, which may be a challenge for their sustainability. At the same time, companies such as Rusta Retail As and Nanset Kjøkkensenter As have high EBITDA margins and positive revenue growth, which indicates good operational efficiency.
For entrepreneurs considering starting a home trade business in Larvik, there are several positive signals. There has been some growth in the number of employees and revenue over the past few years, which indicates that it is a growing market. At the same time, there is some geographic distribution of the companies, which may provide opportunities to find a place in the market.
Economic Overview
The industry has had some variation in revenue over the past few years. There was a decline in revenue from 2016 to 2017, but an increase from 2020 to 2022. There has also been some growth in the number of employees over the past few years, which indicates that it is a growing market. At the same time, there is some variation in financial health among the companies, which may provide opportunities to find a place in the market.
The table below shows a comparison of revenue and number of employees over the past few years:
| Year | Revenue (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 96.4M | 77 |
| 2017 | 75.5M | 79 |
| 2018 | 70.1M | 59 |
| 2019 | 57.7M | 56 |
| 2020 | 83.6M | 59 |
| 2021 | 100.6M | 61 |
| 2022 | 115.4M | 78 |
| 2023 | 106.8M | 84 |
| 2024 | 96.3M | 81 |
| 2025 | 88.4M | 88 |



Executive Summary
The home trade industry in Larvik has a relatively stable industry structure with 16 registered companies in the municipality. Most companies are organized as AS, and there is a clear dominance of such companies in the industry. Some companies, such as Bergman and Bolig Og Interiørsenteret As, have no employees and no revenue, which may indicate that they are in the start-up phase or have special operational conditions.
There is also some variation in financial health among the companies. For example, Kremmerhuset Ting & Sånt As and Feel Nordbyen have negative EBITDA margins, which may be a challenge for their sustainability. At the same time, companies such as Rusta Retail As and Nanset Kjøkkensenter As have high EBITDA margins and positive revenue growth, which indicates good operational efficiency.
There is also some geographic distribution of the companies, with a focus on Larvik and Helgeroa. Helgeroa has only one company, Chandré Søndersrød Tunet As, which has no registered revenue or employees, which may indicate that it is in the start-up phase or has special operational conditions.