Kiosks in Færder: An Industry in Sharp Decline

The kiosk industry in Færder has been marked by a dramatic decline since 2018, with zero employees and sales after 2019. This indicates a highly unstable industry, where activity has completely collapsed. At the same time, data from the broader services sector (parent_category) points to a more stable, yet fluctuating, industry. For entrepreneurs, this suggests a need for precise market analysis and tailored strategies to establish themselves in this municipality.

Sales and the number of employees in the kiosk industry in Færder have been declining since 2016. Sales increased from 1.2 million NOK in 2016 to 1.6 million NOK in 2018, before collapsing to 27,900 NOK in 2019 and remaining at zero thereafter. The number of employees followed a similar trend, with a peak of 12 employees in 2017 before declining to zero in 2018 and onwards. This shows an industry in steep decline, with no activity after 2018.

Annual Development for the Kiosk Industry in Færder

Annual changes show a sharp decline: +24.9% from 2016 to 2017, -98.2% from 2018 to 2019, and -100% from 2019 to 2020.

There are no companies registered in the kiosk industry in Færder according to the data. There are also no organizational forms (branch_org_form_statistics) available for this industry in the municipality. This suggests that the kiosk industry has not been active in Færder in the years after 2018, and there are no active companies today.

There is no detailed data on the distribution of kiosk activity by neighborhood in Færder (branch_cities). This makes it impossible to provide a geographical overview of where the kiosk industry has been active in the municipality. The data do not show where the kiosks have been located, which areas have been most active, or whether there have been variations between different neighborhoods.

The kiosk industry in Færder has been marked by a complete decline in activity after 2018, with zero employees and sales from 2019 onwards. This may indicate that many companies in the industry have gone bankrupt or closed down. The data do not explicitly show the number of bankruptcies or details about such companies, but the sharp decline suggests an industry in severe instability. There are no active companies in the industry today, which may be a consequence of this decline.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a kiosk in Færder, the data show an industry in sharp decline. There are no active companies today, and activity has been zero since 2019. This may indicate a highly competitive market or changing consumer needs. Entrepreneurs must therefore assess whether it is possible to find a niche market or adapt to local needs. At the same time, data from the broader services sector (parent_category) may provide a more stable reference for entrepreneurs seeking alternative opportunities in Færder.

The broader services sector (parent_category) in Færder has been more stable than the kiosk industry, although it has also been affected by fluctuations. Sales in the services sector have varied between 891 million NOK in 2016 and 1.04 billion NOK in 2020, with a decline to 760 million NOK in 2023. The number of employees has also been more stable, with a decline of 5.3% from 2016 to 2017, but an increase of 10% from 2025 to 2026. This shows that the services sector has been more resilient than the kiosk industry, even though it has also been affected by economic fluctuations.

Peer Companies in the Services Sector The services sector in Færder includes companies such as Ng Spar Vestfold Telemark As, Jon Bye Andersen As, and other supermarket chains. These companies have higher sales (up to 286 million NOK) and more employees (up to 62) compared to the kiosk industry. This shows that the services sector has a more stable and structured industry, which may be a better reference for entrepreneurs than the kiosk industry.

The kiosk industry in Færder has been marked by a sharp decline since 2018, with no active companies today. The broader services sector has been more stable, with higher sales and employees. Entrepreneurs must therefore assess whether it is possible to find a niche market or adapt to local needs in the kiosk industry. At the same time, the services sector may provide a more stable and fluctuating industry for entrepreneurs seeking alternative opportunities in Færder. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore addresses and opportunities in the municipality for this industry.