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Kiosks in Arendal

Published 24.09.2026

An analysis of the industry, companies, and prospects in Arendal municipality

Executive Summary

The kiosk industry in Arendal has proven to be a dynamic, yet uneven part of the municipality's economy. In recent years, the industry has experienced both increases and decreases in sales and number of employees. With a total sales amount of NOK 5.6 million in 2021 and only 4 employees, data shows that the industry has been marked by significant variations. This makes the kiosk industry a challenging, yet potentially profitable sector for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in Arendal.

Economic Overview

Sales and Employees in the Kiosk Industry

YearSales (NOK)Employees
20165.2M11
20174.5M11
20184.4M8
20194.6M6
20207.0M6
20215.6M4

Sales in the kiosk industry saw a significant increase of 51.8% in 2020, which can be attributed to special circumstances during the pandemic. However, sales fell by 20.2% in 2021. The number of employees has been on a downward trend since 2016, with a decline of 63.6% from 11 to 4 employees over five years.

Sales over time — kiosk — Arendal
Sales over time — kiosk
Number of companies — kiosk — Arendal
Number of companies — kiosk
Employees over time — kiosk — Arendal
Employees over time — kiosk

Companies in the Industry

There is no available detailed information about specific companies in the kiosk industry in Arendal. Nevertheless, it can be assumed that the organizational forms of these companies are varied, as indicated by data on organizational forms. This may include sole proprietorships, AS companies, and other forms of organization. For a more detailed overview of companies in the industry, it is recommended to contact local authorities or industry associations.

Business Geography

There is no available detailed information about where in Arendal the kiosk industry is most active. For a more precise distribution of activity across different neighborhoods or areas in the municipality, it is recommended to contact local authorities or industry associations for further information.

Business Dynamism

There is no available detailed information about bankruptcy statistics or bankrupt companies in the kiosk industry in Arendal. Nevertheless, available data shows that the industry has been marked by variations in both sales and number of employees. This may indicate that the industry has faced both economic challenges and opportunities over time.

Outlook

The kiosk industry in Arendal has proven to be a variable sector with both increases and decreases in sales and number of employees. This can be a challenge for entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in the industry. However, there may be opportunities in a sector that has shown resilience under special circumstances, such as during the pandemic in 2020. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider both the potential challenges and opportunities in the industry before making decisions to establish themselves in Arendal.

Outlook for the Services Sector

Services Sector in Arendal

YearSales (NOK)Employees
20161,610.4M852
20171,687.5M805
20181,745.5M756
20191,761.8M784
20202,126.0M791
20212,077.9M817

The services sector in Arendal has proven to be more stable than the kiosk industry, with a sales increase of 20.7% in 2020. This shows that the services sector has been more resilient under special circumstances. However, the services sector has also experienced declines, such as the 2.3% sales decline in 2021. This can be an important consideration for entrepreneurs evaluating establishing themselves in Arendal, as the services sector has a broader and more stable foundation than the kiosk industry.

Sales in the parent industry — tjenester — Arendal
Sales in the parent industry — tjenester
Companies in the parent industry — tjenester — Arendal
Companies in the parent industry — tjenester
Employees in the parent industry — tjenester — Arendal
Employees in the parent industry — tjenester

Other companies in tjenester (not in kiosk)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Obs Arendal Avd 200supermarket chainSagvannsveien 66, 4848 ArendalNOK 226.8M69NOK 11.9M
Mega Arendal Avd 43supermarket chainStrømsbusletta 9, 4847 ArendalNOK 101.7M35NOK 5.3M
Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 727 Stoa Østsupermarket chainFrolandsveien 180, 4848 ArendalNOK 81.8M26NOK 4.1M
Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 745 Krøgenessupermarket chainKystveien 240, 4841 ArendalNOK 73.0M24NOK 3.7M
Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 719 Nedenessupermarket chainNatvigveien 1, 4823 NedenesNOK 67.2M22NOK 3.4M
Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 718 Myrenesupermarket chainMyreneveien 6, 4847 ArendalNOK 58.4M14NOK 2.9M
Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 733 Saltrødsupermarket chainKystveien 690, 4815 SaltrødNOK 58.4M18NOK 2.9M
Kristoffer Norli Svarva AssupermarketKystveien 244, 4841 ArendalNOK 123.7M28NOK 2.9M
Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 721 Arendal Sentrumsupermarket chainKirkegaten 2A, 4836 ArendalNOK 55.5M16NOK 2.8M
Gs Butikkdrift AssupermarketRykeneveien 109, 4824 BjorbekkNOK 75.3M25NOK 2.5M
Extra Stoa Avd 042supermarket chainSørsvannsveien 4, 4848 ArendalNOK 46.9M15NOK 2.5M
Extra Tromøytunet Avd 029supermarket chainElgveien 9, 4818 FærvikNOK 46.9M19NOK 2.5M
Meny KrøgenessupermarketKystveien 236, 4841 ArendalNOK 104.8M59NOK 2.3M
Normal Norge As Avd No1031 Arendal Alti Arendaldiscount storeVesterveien 4, 4836 ArendalNOK 19.2M11NOK 2.2M
Extra Eydehavn Avd 028supermarket chainFormannsgata 1C, 4810 EydehavnNOK 39.1M16NOK 2.1M
Ng Kiwi Agder As Avd 709 Nylisupermarket chainNyli ringvei 21A, 4844 ArendalNOK 40.9M14NOK 2.1M
Kicks Norge As Avd 665 Amfi Senter Arendaldiscount storeVesterveien 4, 4836 ArendalNOK 38.8M7NOK 2.0M
Meny Stoasupermarket chainSørsvannsveien 2, 4848 ArendalNOK 77.3M33NOK 1.7M
Normal Norge As Avd No 1093 Arendal Alti Harebakkendiscount storeLangsæveien 5, 4846 ArendalNOK 14.4M12NOK 1.6M
Normal Norge As Avd No1130 Arendal Krøgnesdiscount storeKystveien 244, 4841 ArendalNOK 14.4M11NOK 1.6M
Meny Harebakkensupermarket chainLangsæveien 5, 4846 ArendalNOK 73.3M38NOK 1.6M
Holdbart As Avd Arendalsupermarket chainSagvannsveien 16, 4848 ArendalNOK 24.9M11NOK 1.4M
Erik Mørkesdal Hansen AssupermarketKirkeveien 186, 4817 HisNOK 72.3M20NOK 1.1M
Hisøy Mat AssupermarketSkogveien 3, 4817 HisNOK 13.1M11NOK 953.0K
Fredrik & Louisa As Avd Harebakkendiscount storeLangsæveien 5, 4846 ArendalNOK 17.1M5NOK 738.3K
Fiskebrygga As Avd Butikkfish storeNedre Tyholmsvei 1, 4836 ArendalNOK 12.7M46NOK 581.9K
Matkroken Kilsund Avd 4509supermarketKilsundveien 156, 4920 StaubøNOK 24.5M14NOK 399.0K
Gulltopp Asfood/beverages/tobacco storesc/o Life Harebakken|Harebakken Senter|Langsæveien 5, 4846 ArendalNOK 6.1M8NOK 327.0K
Blanda Drops Asother non-specialised storeKystveien 690, 4815 SaltrødNOK 2.2M2NOK 193.0K
Rykene Nærkjøp AssupermarketPresteveien 21, 4821 RykeneNOK 16.2M13NOK 126.0K
Sanma AssupermarketSletteheia 10, 4842 ArendalNOK 1.0M0NOK 104.0K
Sten Roar Høgli Assupermarket chainVesterveien 737, 4823 NedenesNOK 55.1M24NOK 57.0K
Lundvall Dagligvare Assupermarket chainREMA 1000 STOA|Sagvannsveien 16, 4848 ArendalNOK 71.5M18NOK 46.0K
Kos I Koppen Asfood/beverages/tobacco storesRevesandveien 316, 4818 FærvikNOK 271.0K1NOK 1.0K
2menn Ansother non-specialised storeHisøysvingen 70, 4817NOK 00NOK 0
Aarli Gruppenother non-specialised storeSlottheia 12, 4824 BjorbekkNOK 00NOK 0
Ahmad Panam Assupermarket chainREMA 1000 MAXIS|Vesterveien 44, 4839 ArendalNOK 013NOK 0
Anne Merete Moendiscount storeVillaveien 16, 4816 KolbjørnsvikNOK 00NOK 0
Arendal Helsekost Asfood/beverages/tobacco storesSunkost Alti Arendal|Vesterveien 4, 4836NOK 06NOK 0
Asian Market Arendal Assupermarket chainv/ Krøgenes Handelspark|Kystveien 244, 4841 ArendalNOK 05NOK 0

Conclusion

The kiosk industry in Arendal has proven to be a dynamic, yet uneven part of the municipality's economy. With both increases and decreases in sales and number of employees over time, the industry can be a challenging, yet potentially profitable sector for entrepreneurs. Nevertheless, data shows that the services sector in Arendal has been more stable, which can be an important advantage for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Arendal for the kiosk industry, and can provide further support in connection with establishment.