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The Clothing Store Industry in Hå: Current Situation and Future Outlook
Analysis of the industry in Hå, focusing on economy, companies, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in the Hå municipality in Rogaland.
Economic Overview
The clothing store industry in Hå has been marked by a significant decline in both sales and number of employees over the past years. From 2016 to 2025, sales have fallen from NOK 28.4 million to NOK 8.5 million, with an average annual decline of 15.4%. The number of employees has also fallen from 31 in 2016 to 10 in 2026, with an average annual decline of 12.5%.
Table: Sales and employees in the clothing store industry in Hå (2016–2025)
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28.4M | 31 |
| 2017 | 20.9M | 30 |
| 2018 | 22.1M | 31 |
| 2019 | 18.2M | 31 |
| 2020 | 13.2M | 22 |
| 2021 | 13.8M | 17 |
| 2022 | 9.3M | 18 |
| 2023 | 9.6M | 16 |
| 2024 | 8.1M | 11 |
| 2025 | 8.5M | 12 |
The only active company in the industry, Liv Klær Og Gaver As, has an annual turnover of NOK 8.5 million and 10 employees. This is the only company with positive operations in the industry, while the remaining 7 companies have zero sales and employees.
Companies in the Industry
In Hå, there are 8 companies registered in the clothing store industry. Most of these companies do not have operations or employees, with the exception of Liv Klær Og Gaver As, which is the only active company. The other companies have been established within the last five years but have not achieved operations.
Table: Companies in the clothing store industry in Hå
| Company | Location | Organizational Form | Employees | Operations (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liv Klær Og Gaver As | Torgplassen 4B, Nærbø | AS | 10 | 8.5M |
| Demitorro Kupciunas | Gåsevegen 8B, Nærbø | ENK | 0 | 0 |
| Haugland & Co | Hålandsvegen 491, Varhaug | ENK | 0 | 0 |
| Johan Skretting Business | Brattlandsmarka 64, Varhaug | ENK | 0 | 0 |
| Nice Vibe Jørgensen | Asalvegen 7, Nærbø | ENK | 0 | 0 |
| Sitthisri Enterprise | Torvmyrvegen 6B, Vigrestad | ENK | 0 | 0 |
| Tiril Essentials As | Sollivegen 1, Nærbø | AS | 0 | 0 |
| Zavanna Alti Nærbø Avd 616 | Torggata 2, Nærbø | AS | 0 | 0 |
Most companies are organized as ENK (sole proprietorships), while there is only one AS (limited liability company). The only active AS company is Liv Klær Og Gaver As, which has a higher operational result compared to the other companies.
Business Geography
All active companies in the clothing store industry in Hå are located in Nærbø, which is the only place in the municipality with activity within this industry. In Nærbø, there is 1 company with 10 employees, while the other places in the municipality (Varhaug and Vigrestad) have companies that are not in operation.
Table: Distribution of companies in the industry by location in Hå
| Location | Number of companies | Number of employees |
|---|---|---|
| Nærbø | 1 | 10 |
| Varhaug | 1 | 0 |
| Vigrestad | 1 | 0 |
There are no other places in Hå with activity within the clothing store industry. This shows that the industry is highly concentrated in Nærbø, even though companies are registered in other parts of the municipality.
Business Dynamics
The clothing store industry in Hå has been marked by a significant decline in the number of employees and sales over the past years. There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but several companies have no operations or employees. This indicates that the industry has been very unstable, with many companies failing to maintain operations.
Table: Bankruptcies in the clothing store industry in Hå
| Year | Number of bankruptcies |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but there are several companies that have no operations or employees. This may indicate that the industry has been marked by a high degree of company dissolution or lack of operations.
Future Outlook
The clothing store industry in Hå has been marked by a significant decline in sales and number of employees over the past years. This indicates that the industry has been very unstable, with many companies failing to maintain operations. The only active company, Liv Klær Og Gaver As, has however shown a certain degree of stability, with an annual turnover of NOK 8.5 million and 10 employees.
For entrepreneurs considering starting a clothing store in Hå, it is important to be aware of the local market conditions. There is a clear decline in sales and number of employees, which may indicate that it is a highly competitive market area. However, it may be possible to establish oneself in Nærbø, which is the only place in the municipality with activity within this industry.
Future Outlook for the Overarching Industry
The overarching industry creative, arts, and entertainment activities in Hå has a larger number of companies (17) compared to the clothing store industry (8). Sales and number of employees have also been somewhat more stable in this industry, even though there has been a significant decline over the past years.
Table: Sales and employees in the overarching industry (2016–2025)
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 32.3M | 38 |
| 2017 | 25.0M | 38 |
| 2018 | 26.6M | 38 |
| 2019 | 22.6M | 36 |
| 2020 | 17.4M | 27 |
| 2021 | 18.5M | 22 |
| 2022 | 14.3M | 24 |
| 2023 | 12.6M | 21 |
| 2024 | 8.1M | 16 |
| 2025 | 8.5M | 16 |
There are more companies in the overarching industry compared to the clothing store industry, but sales and number of employees have also been somewhat more stable. This indicates that there may be opportunities to establish oneself in this industry, even though there has been a significant decline in sales and number of employees over the past years.
Other companies in kreative, kunst og underholdningsaktiviteter (not in clothing store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diro Design As | national clothing store | c/o Kristina Ivanova|Hauglandsvegen 6, 4362 Vigrestad | NOK 180.0K | 0 | NOK 3.0K |
| Diro Design As | knit store | c/o Kristina Ivanova|Hauglandsvegen 6, 4362 Vigrestad | NOK 180.0K | 0 | NOK 3.0K |
| Euro Sko Nærbø | footwear store | Torggata 14, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Ikdahl Import Og Marketing | second-hand goods store | Skjerpevegen 112, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Linloftet Solveig Hadland | knit store | Hadlandsvegen 315, 4363 Brusand | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Siqveland Secondhand As | second-hand goods store | Hålandsvegen 43, 4360 Varhaug | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Svela Enk | knit store | Stokkalandsheia 46, 4362 Vigrestad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Urbonavicius Utstyr | knit store | Høyland 67, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Urbonavicius Utstyr | knit store | Høyland 67, 4365 Nærbø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The clothing store industry in Hå has been marked by a significant decline in sales and number of employees over the past years. There is only one company that is active, while the remaining companies have no operations or employees. This indicates that the industry has been very unstable, with many companies failing to maintain operations.
For entrepreneurs considering starting a clothing store in Hå, it is important to be aware of the local market conditions. There is a clear decline in sales and number of employees, which may indicate that it is a highly competitive market area. However, it may be possible to establish oneself in Nærbø, which is the only place in the municipality with activity within this industry.