Footwear Store Industry in Lindesnes: A Comprehensive Analysis

The footwear store industry in Lindesnes is a small but important part of the municipality's local economy. In 2025, there are 3 companies registered in this sector, employing a total of 24 people. Although the sector has experienced a significant decline in sales and employment numbers over the past years, there has been a modest increase in 2025. This indicates that the sector still has potential, despite the challenges.

Over time, sales and employment numbers in footwear stores in Lindesnes have shown a marked decline. From 2016 to 2022, sales fell by over 40%, and employment numbers dropped from 45 to 22. In 2023 and 2024, there was a weak upturn, with 24 employees and sales of NOK 6.5 million in 2025. This shows that the sector has been affected by major market changes, but there are signs of possible stabilization.

The three companies in the footwear store sector in Lindesnes are:

1. Tønnesen 1937 As Avd Mandal – 18 employees, located at Store Elvegate 18, Mandal.
2. Euro Sko Øvrebyen Mandal – 6 employees, located at Skarvøyveien 55, Mandal.
3. Tønnesen 1937 As Avd Nett – 4 employees, located at Store Elvegate 18, Mandal.

All companies are organized as AS, which indicates a certain level of stability and formal structure. There are no registered bankruptcies in the sector, which is a positive indicator of the companies' financial health.

All companies in the footwear store sector in Lindesnes are located in Mandal. Here, 3 companies are registered, employing 28 people and generating total sales of NOK 9.0 million. Mandal is therefore the main center for this sector in the municipality. No activity is registered in other parts of Lindesnes.

The footwear store sector in Lindesnes has been affected by a significant decline in sales and employment numbers over the past years. Although no bankruptcies have been registered, most companies have experienced a significant decline in financial results. This shows that the sector has been affected by major market changes, but there are signs that some companies have managed to adapt and remain operational.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a footwear store in Lindesnes, the challenges are significant. The sector has experienced a major decline in sales and employment numbers, and there is limited access to data on future trends. Nevertheless, it is possible that a successful business model could find a place in the municipality, especially if it can adapt to local needs and market changes.

The broader creative, arts, and entertainment activities sector in Lindesnes has a more stable development compared to footwear stores. In 2025, 42 companies are registered in this sector, employing a total of 127 people. Although sales and employment numbers have declined over time, the decline has been less significant than in footwear stores. This shows that creative sectors in Lindesnes have a more stable economic health.

Footwear stores in Lindesnes are a small but important part of the municipality's local economy. Although the sector has faced major challenges in recent years, there are signs of possible stabilization. For entrepreneurs, it is important to consider both the opportunities and challenges, and to be prepared to adapt to local market changes.