The Cosmetics Retail Industry in Kristiansund: Current Situation and Future Prospects

The cosmetics retail industry in Kristiansund is a small, fragmented sector with few actors and uncertain economic data. In 2026, there are 5 registered companies in the municipality, but most have no employees or income. However, some companies have shown growth in the number of employees, particularly from 2025 to 2026, where the number increased from 4 to 8. This suggests a possible start of activity, although data on sales and operating results are incomplete.

Economic data for the industry shows that both sales and the number of employees have been at zero levels in most years from 2016 to 2025. The only exception is 2021, where one employee was registered, and 2026, where the number of employees increased to 8. However, data on operating results, gross profit, and other economic indicators is missing, making it difficult to assess the industry's economic health.

There are 5 companies registered in the industry in Kristiansund, distributed across the following organizational forms:

The key companies are:

1. Rituals Cosmetics Norway As Avd Alti Storkaia – 10 employees, established 2026
2. Storkaia Parfymeri As – 4 employees, established 2023
3. Bente Hennøen – 0 employees, established 2008
4. Msmissy As – 0 employees, established 2020
5. Onewayfuture Skomsøy – 0 employees, established 2022

Note that several of the companies have no employees or income, which may indicate that they are in the start-up phase or have another business model.

Activity in the industry is concentrated in Kristiansund, where 2 companies and 14 employees are registered. However, there are also companies registered in other areas of the municipality, such as Frei (Msmissy As). This suggests that the industry is not fully concentrated in the municipality's center but has a dispersed presence. Data for other districts or areas in the municipality is missing, which may be a limitation in the analysis.

The industry has been relatively stable in terms of bankruptcy, with no registered bankruptcies among the 5 companies. However, the employee numbers show an uneven development, with a decline from 1 to 0 employees in 2022 and an increase from 4 to 8 employees in 2026. This may indicate that some companies have been in a period of unstable operations, while others have shown growth in recent times.

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the cosmetics retail industry in Kristiansund, the data suggests both opportunities and challenges. The very small number of actors and missing economic data may indicate underutilized market potential, but it is also possible that the industry has a very small market share or low competition. It is important to investigate local consumer needs and competing business models. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and assess business challenges in the municipality.

The cosmetics retail industry in Kristiansund is a small, fragmented sector with limited economic data and uneven development in the number of employees. Although there has been registered growth in recent times, data on sales, operating results, and other economic indicators that could provide a more complete understanding of the industry's health is missing. Entrepreneurs should consider the opportunities in a market segment that still has potential for development, but also be aware of the challenges that come with a small market share and missing data.