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Home Goods Store Industry in Tromsø: A Comprehensive Analysis

Published 23.09.2026

Companies, Statistics, and Outlook for the Home Goods Store Sector in Tromsø Municipality, Norway

Business Geography

Other Observations

  • Tromsø has 16 companies within the industry, with a total of 191 employees and sales revenue of NOK 204.7 million.
  • Tromsdalen has 3 companies, with 25 employees and sales revenue of NOK 26.7 million.
  • Average EBITDA margin in Tromsø is 6 %, while in Tromsdalen it is 7 %.
  • Average gross margin in Tromsø is 2119 %, while in Tromsdalen it is 8665 %.
Companies by place — home goods store — Tromsø
Companies by place — home goods store

Economic Overview

Economic Trends

  • Sales growth in the industry has been positive in recent years, with growth of 9.5 % in 2024 compared to 2023.
  • Number of employees has increased from 196 in 2024 to 216 in 2026, with an annual growth of approximately 2.5 %.
  • EBITDA has grown by 6 % in 2024, but there are variations between companies, with some companies having negative EBITDA values.
Sales over time — home goods store — Tromsø
Sales over time — home goods store
Number of companies — home goods store — Tromsø
Number of companies — home goods store
Employees over time — home goods store — Tromsø
Employees over time — home goods store

Companies in the Industry

Key Companies

  • Rusta Retail As has 24 employees and sales revenue of NOK 52.2 million.
  • Kid Interiør As has 20 employees and sales revenue of NOK 29.2 million.
  • Nille Jekta Tromsø has 15 employees, but has no sales revenue.
  • Princess Avd 302 Tromsø has 15 employees and sales revenue of NOK 11.6 million.
  • Andresen Vaapenforretning As has 13 employees and sales revenue of NOK 25.0 million.

Business Dynamics

  • Bankruptcy safety is good in the industry, with no companies in bankruptcy.
  • Some companies have negative EBITDA values, such as Spar Kjøp As and Feel Jekta.
  • Sales growth has been positive for most companies, with an average growth of 4 %.
  • EBITDA margin varies between companies, with some companies having higher margins than others.

Outlook

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

  • The industry has shown growth in recent years, with positive sales growth of 9.5 % in 2024.
  • High gross margin (2119 %) and EBITDA margin (6 %) indicate potential for profitability.
  • Tromsø has good infrastructure and a high level of customer reviews, which can be advantageous for new companies.
  • It is possible to find vacant premises in Tromsø, and SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations.

Outlook for Financial Services

  • Financial services have a higher number of companies (49) compared to home goods retail (29).
  • Sales growth in financial services has been positive in recent years, with growth of 10.1 % in 2024.
  • EBITDA in financial services has been higher than in home goods retail, with an average EBITDA margin of 6 %.
  • Peer companies in financial services include Tromsø Gift & Souvenir Shop As and Ark Jekta Tromsø Avd 9620.
Sales in the parent industry — finansielle tjenester — Tromsø
Sales in the parent industry — finansielle tjenester
Companies in the parent industry — finansielle tjenester — Tromsø
Companies in the parent industry — finansielle tjenester
Employees in the parent industry — finansielle tjenester — Tromsø
Employees in the parent industry — finansielle tjenester

Other companies in finansielle tjenester (not in home goods store)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Tromsø Gift & Souvernir Shop Assouvenir storeStrandgata 36, 9008 TromsøNOK 22.5M13NOK 6.8M
Ark Jekta Tromsø Avd 9620bookstoreHeilovegen 19, 9015 TromsøNOK 16.1M9NOK 2.4M
Ark Nerstranda Tromsø Avd 9610bookstoreNerstranda 9, 9008 TromsøNOK 10.1M5NOK 1.5M
Ark Tromsø Lufthavn Avd 1009bookstoreFlyplassvegen 31, 9016 TromsøNOK 10.1M8NOK 1.5M
Ark Pyramiden Tromsø Avd 9640bookstoreSolstrandvegen 47, 9020 TromsdalenNOK 6.0M8NOK 884.9K
Norli Thon Senter Pyramiden, TromsøbookstoreSolstrandvegen 47, 9020 TromsdalenNOK 10.5M7NOK 787.8K
Sobota AsbookstoreStorgata 86, 9008 TromsøNOK 00NOK 593.0K
Krane Galleri & Rammeverksted Asart galleryÆrfuglvegen 8, 9015 TromsøNOK 4.5M6NOK 532.0K
Abc Andersen AsbookstoreStorgata 91, 9008 TromsøNOK 00NOK 0
Abc Andersen AsbookstoreStorgata 91, 9008 TromsøNOK 00NOK 0
Fransella AsbookstoreStorgata 86, 9008 TromsøNOK 00NOK 0
Love Tromsø Galleri Asart gallerySkippergata 12A, 9008 TromsøNOK 00NOK 0
Martha Sofies Kunst Martha Sofie Simonsenart galleryGjøastredet 23, 9008 TromsøNOK 00NOK 0
Norli BokhusetbookstoreStorgata 86, 9008 TromsøNOK 016NOK 0
Norli JektabookstoreKarlsøyvegen 12, 9015 TromsøNOK 00NOK 0
Outland TromsøbookstoreKarlsøyvegen 12, 9015 TromsøNOK 00NOK 0
Perla_keramikk Edvardsenart galleryBreivikeidvegen 91, 9027 RamfjordbotnNOK 00NOK 0
Sunniva Nilssenart galleryKveldrovegen 24A, 9007 TromsøNOK 00NOK 0
Galleri Nord Asart gallerySjøgata 7, 9008 TromsøNOK 4.1M5NOK -422.0K
Akademika As Avd TromsøbookstoreHansine Hansens veg 18, 9019 TromsøNOK 28.0M9NOK -468.8K

Conclusion

  • The home goods retail industry in Tromsø has shown growth in recent years, with positive sales growth and high gross margin.
  • It is possible to start a company in the industry, but it is important to be aware of the competition and local conditions.
  • SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and provide advice on how to succeed in the industry.

Executive Summary

Summary

  • Home goods retail in Tromsø has shown growth in recent years, with positive sales growth of 9.5 % in 2024.
  • There are 16 companies in the industry, with a total of 191 employees and sales revenue of NOK 204.7 million.
  • Tromsø has a higher number of companies and employees compared to Tromsdalen.
  • EBITDA margin is 6 % in Tromsø and 7 % in Tromsdalen.
  • It is possible to find vacant premises in Tromsø, and SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations.