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Footwear Store in Eidsvoll: Industry Overview and Outlook
Analysis of the current situation and future opportunities for footwear stores in Eidsvoll Municipality
Executive Summary
Industry Overview
In Eidsvoll, there are 5 companies registered in the footwear retail industry. In recent years, the industry has shown a mix of growth and decline in revenue and number of employees. Råholt is the most important area for activity, with 2 companies and 14 employees, while Eidsvoll Verk has 1 company and 1 employee. There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but there are variations in labor costs and operating results between companies.
Economic Overview
Revenue for footwear stores in Eidsvoll has shown a 7.0% increase from 2024 to 2025, from NOK 7.1M to NOK 7.6M. This is a positive development following a period of decline in 2019–2022. The number of employees has been more stable, with 14 employees in 2024 and 13 employees in 2025. However, there is a negative EBITDA margin for Eidsvoll Verk (–171%) compared to Råholt (3%).
Table: Annual Revenue and Employees
| Year | Revenue (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.1M | 14 |
| 2025 | 7.6M | 13 |
| Change | +7.0% | -7.1% |
Companies in the Industry
There are 5 companies registered in Eidsvoll within footwear retail. The key companies are:
- Malx AS (Råholt): 8 employees, revenue NOK 7.2M, EBITDA NOK 268.0K
- Eurosko Råholt (Råholt): 6 employees, revenue NOK 0 (inactive)
- Saffiano AS (Eidsvoll Verk): 1 employee, revenue NOK 408.0K, EBITDA NOK -699.0K
Organizational Form: All companies are registered as AS. There are no companies in the form of Sole Proprietorship or Cooperative in the industry.
Industry Geography
Activity in footwear retail is most concentrated in Råholt, with 2 companies and 14 employees. Eidsvoll Verk has 1 company and 1 employee. Råholt has a higher revenue (NOK 7.2M) compared to Eidsvoll Verk (NOK 408.0K).
Table: Geographic Distribution
| Area | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Revenue (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Råholt | 2 | 14 | 7.2M |
| Eidsvoll Verk | 1 | 1 | 408.0K |
Industry Dynamics
The industry has been stable regarding bankruptcy, but there are variations in operating results. Malx AS has a positive EBITDA (NOK 268.0K), while Saffiano AS has a negative EBITDA (NOK -699.0K). Eurosko Råholt has no activity (revenue NOK 0). There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but there is a greater risk for Eidsvoll Verk due to negative operating results.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs in Eidsvoll, there are opportunities in Råholt, where there is higher revenue and more employees compared to Eidsvoll Verk. However, there are challenges in the form of negative EBITDA for some companies. Starting a business in Råholt can benefit from existing infrastructure, while Eidsvoll Verk requires more careful financial planning. There are also opportunities to develop new market segments, such as eco-footwear stores.
Outlook for the Broader Industry
The broader industry Creative, Arts, and Entertainment Activities has 52 companies in Eidsvoll, compared to 5 companies in footwear retail. Revenue for the broader industry has decreased by 30.1% from 2024 to 2025 (NOK 80.9M to NOK 56.6M), while footwear retail has increased by 7.0%. There are fewer employees in the broader industry (71 in 2026) compared to footwear retail (13 in 2026).
Table: Peer Companies in the Broader Industry
| Name | Address | Revenue (NOK) | Employees | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Eidsvoll Avd 279 | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | 8.8M | 7 | 1.9M |
| Dressmann Thon Senter Eidsvoll Avd 148 | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | 8.5M | 5 | 1.4M |
| Cubus Thon Romerikssenteret Avd 930 | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | 12.7M | 8 | 1.2M |
Other companies in kreative, kunst og underholdningsaktiviteter (not in footwear store)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Eidsvoll Avd 279 | clothing store | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | NOK 8.8M | 7 | NOK 1.9M |
| Dressmann Thon Senter Eidsvoll Avd 148 | clothing store | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | NOK 8.5M | 5 | NOK 1.4M |
| Cubus Thon Romerikssenteret Avd 930 | clothing store | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | NOK 12.7M | 8 | NOK 1.2M |
| Lindex As Avd Eidsvoll | clothing store | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | NOK 13.2M | 10 | NOK 485.1K |
| Elvebredden Brukthandel As | second-hand goods store | Wergelands gate 2, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 1.4M | 2 | NOK 470.0K |
| Lovely Planet As | clothing store | Sundgata 18, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 2.6M | 1 | NOK 117.0K |
| Hold Maska As | knit store | Sundgata 16, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 2.1M | 9 | NOK 62.0K |
| Acacia Norge Sunde | clothing store | Tomterhagan 11F, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ahmed Mohamed Abdo | clothing store | Kjerkevegen 44B, 2070 Råholt | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Aktiv Dugnad As | knit store | Mosvingen 66A, 2072 Dal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ans Choice Eidsvoll | clothing store | Sundgata 11, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cathrine Räisänen Andersen | clothing store | Vestvangvegen 6B, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Cubus Thon Senter Eidsvoll Avd 87c | clothing store | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Depotshop Anwar | clothing store | Nils Paulsens veg 42B, 2072 Dal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eidsvoll Båt, Terrasse Og Innredning Isakova Tekstilhåndverk | knit store | Klaseigutua 6, 2074 Eidsvoll Verk | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eidsvoll Båt, Terrasse Og Innredning Isakova Tekstilhåndverk | knit store | Klaseigutua 6, 2074 Eidsvoll Verk | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Endzone Essentials Queen | clothing store | Setrevegen 30, 2092 Minnesund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gamle Banken Bruktbutikk Hanne Jevnaker | second-hand goods store | c/o Rolf Gunnar Øksøy|Feiringvegen 1173, 2093 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Gundersen Trading | clothing store | Gamle Gullverksvegen 21, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Houseofprana, Anne Maren Hoel | clothing store | Oppgarden Styri 21, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Krasa Ahamed | clothing store | Carsten Ankers veg 1, 2074 Eidsvoll Verk | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ll Lyngstad | second-hand goods store | Lynesdalen 40, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ll Lyngstad | second-hand goods store | Lynesdalen 40, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Løfgren Optistrength | clothing store | Eidsiva gate 7A, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| M.k African Fashion Kahebwa | clothing store | Teievegen 16A, 2070 Råholt | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Melby Trading As | clothing store | Trondheimsvegen 306, 2074 Eidsvoll Verk | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Meweek Arrhén | clothing store | Råholtvegen 7B, 2070 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Møbler King As | second-hand goods store | Industrivegen 35, 2072 Dal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nordic Paws By Simonsen | knit store | Hjeramoen 53D, 2072 Dal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nytt Liv Til Klær Miseviciene | clothing store | Hagavegen 49, 2073 Bøn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nytt Liv Til Klær Miseviciene | clothing store | Hagavegen 49, 2073 Bøn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rere Eidsvoll | second-hand goods store | Myhrersvingen 12, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Skattekista Avd Eidsvoll As | second-hand goods store | Botshaugtangen 50A, 2080 Eidsvoll | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Storgt Garn Søm Og Hobby Borgny Seland | knit store | Granvegen 25, 2070 Råholt | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Utse Design | knit store | Skytterblinken 10A, 2072 Dal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Utse Design | knit store | Skytterblinken 10A, 2072 Dal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Veivågs Verden | clothing store | c/o Nils Helge Veivåg|Kjerkevegen 7A, 2070 Råholt | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Yang & Sæth | knit store | Pernilletoppen 3, 2072 Dal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Zavanna Amfi Eidsvoll Avd 551 | clothing store | Gladbakkvegen 1, 2070 Råholt | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Zum Zum Ans | clothing store | Forberggården, 2070 Råholt | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Footwear retail in Eidsvoll has a stable, but variable development. Råholt is the most profitable area, while Eidsvoll Verk requires more careful financial planning. Entrepreneurs should consider Råholt as a strategic location to establish themselves, but be aware of competition from the broader industry. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find optimal location and economic analysis to ensure success in Eidsvoll.