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The Clothing Store Industry in Gran: Current Status and Future Prospects
Analysis of the clothing store industry in the municipality of Gran, with a focus on companies, economy, and development trends in 2025 and future potential for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in Gran, Innlandet county, Norway.
Executive Summary of the Clothing Store Industry in Gran
The clothing store industry in Gran consists of a mix of established and newer companies, with 17 registered companies in the municipality. The most significant companies include Tråkk Inn As, Kappahl As Avd 398 Gran, and Cubus Gran Avd 934, which have higher revenue and wage costs compared to smaller companies. The industry shows a mix of stable and highly variable financial results, with some companies achieving positive EBITDA margins (e.g., Kappahl As Avd 398 Gran with 11%) and others reporting negative values (e.g., Arve Hellum As with -2%).
Economic Overview of the Industry
The industry has experienced variations in revenue and number of employees over time. Revenue has decreased by 4.4% from 2024 to 2025, while the number of employees has increased by 1.9% during the same period. In 2025, the industry had a total revenue of NOK 80.1 million and 105 employees. EBITDA margins vary significantly, with some companies achieving positive values (e.g., Kappahl As Avd 398 Gran with 11%) and others reporting negative values (e.g., Arve Hellum As with -2%).
Companies in the Clothing Store Industry in Gran
In Gran, there are 17 companies registered in the clothing store industry, with a mix of AS companies (12 companies) and ENK companies (1 company). The most well-known companies include:
- Tråkk Inn As (Storgata 30, Gran): 16 employees, EBITDA of NOK 66,000
- Kappahl As Avd 398 Gran (Smietorget, Gran): 13 employees, EBITDA of NOK 2.1 million
- Arve Hellum As (Torgvegen 4, Brandbu): 10 employees, EBITDA of NOK -180,000
- Lindex As Avd Gran (Smiegata 2, Gran): 10 employees, EBITDA of NOK 323,400
- Cubus Gran Avd 934 (Granstunet, Gran): 8 employees, EBITDA of NOK 1.6 million
New companies such as Enkel Mote As and Bogerud Tekstil Sør As Avd Gran have no revenue yet, while Jøtt Bra As and Careless As Avd Granstunet have no activity.
Business Geography in Gran
The industry is most active in Gran, where 12 companies are registered, employing 92 people and generating a total revenue of NOK 75.7 million. Brandbu has one company with 10 employees and a revenue of NOK 8.8 million. Gran shows higher revenue and more employees, but Brandbu has lower EBITDA margins (e.g., Arve Hellum As with -2%).
Business Dynamics and Bankruptcy Statistics
Within the industry, there are no registered bankruptcies, but some companies report negative EBITDA values. Arve Hellum As (Brandbu) has an EBITDA of NOK -180,000 and Bogerud Tekstil Sør As Avd Gran has an EBITDA of NOK 3,600. This shows that some companies face economic challenges, even though none are bankrupt. There are also several companies with zero revenue, such as Jøtt Bra As and Enkel Mote As.
Outlook for Entrepreneurs in the Clothing Store Industry
For entrepreneurs in Gran, the clothing store industry is a mix of opportunities and challenges. With 17 companies in the municipality and a stable presence in Gran, it may be possible to find a place in the market. However, data shows that EBITDA margins vary significantly, and some companies have negative values. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on cost control and differentiation to compete with established companies such as Kappahl As Avd 398 Gran and Cubus Gran Avd 934. Gran's geography and infrastructure can also be an advantage for new stores.
Outlook for the Creative, Art, and Entertainment Activities Sector
In the broader creative, art, and entertainment activities sector in Gran, there are 23 registered companies, showing that the clothing store industry is part of a larger industry. This sector had a revenue of NOK 90.2 million in 2025, which is slightly higher than the clothing store industry (NOK 80.1 million). Peer companies in the sector include:
- Garant Sko Smietorget As (shoe store, EBITDA: NOK -25,000, revenue: NOK 5.3 million)
- Euro Sko Gran As (shoe store, EBITDA: NOK -645,000, revenue: NOK 4.9 million)
- Annes Garn Anne Prestmarken (knitting store, EBITDA: NOK 0, revenue: NOK 0)
This shows that shoe and knitting stores also face challenges, but have higher revenue than some clothing stores.
Other companies in kreative, kunst og underholdningsaktiviteter (not in clothing store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annes Garn Anne Prestmarken | knit store | Storgata 19, 2750 Gran | NOK 0 | 3 | NOK 0 |
| Cadain1186 Michaela Raymond | second-hand goods store | Movegen 55, 2770 Jaren | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gry Holding As | footwear store | Gammevegen 44, 2750 Gran | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -12.0K |
| Garant Sko Smietorget As | footwear store | Smietorget|Smiegata 17, 2750 Gran | NOK 5.3M | 7 | NOK -25.0K |
| O M Hellum Skoforretning As | footwear store | Augedalsbrua 10, 2760 Brandbu | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -67.0K |
| Euro Sko Gran As | footwear store | Granstunet, 2750 | NOK 4.9M | 7 | NOK -645.0K |
Conclusion and Future Perspectives
The clothing store industry in Gran shows both stability and variations in financial results. With 17 companies and a mix of established and newer companies, it may be possible to find a place in the market. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on cost control, differentiation, and location in Gran to compete effectively. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses in the municipality for this industry.