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Retail in Norway

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  • 100 Pages
  • February 2024
  • Region: Norway
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5783156
Inflationary pressures have led to stronger price competition in Norway’s retail landscape. Food price increases have been a notable issue for grocery retailers resulting in intense competition between supermarkets and discounters. Players have come under pressure to put a heavier emphasis on pricing strategy, with price increases throughout the year. One of the key winners in retail has been Normal, with its low-price strategy that enables it to compete on price with leading discounters.

The Retail in Norway report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Retail market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

RETAIL IN NORWAY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Retail in 2023: The big picture
  • Smaller affordable purchases are a high priority for shoppers
  • Home investments slowdown in the post-pandemic era
  • What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Informal retail
  • Opening hours for physical retail
  • Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2023
  • Seasonality
  • Black Friday
  • Christmas
  • New Year
  • Back to School
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Competitive stakes intensify as inflation remains high
  • Joker is unable to pull back its leading position against Bunnpris
  • Convenience retailers adapt product selection in difficult economic climate
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Convenience retailing to come under further pressure
  • Leading players to innovate with self-service and 24/7 stores
  • Blurring of the distinction between discounters and convenience stores
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCOUNTERS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Discounters perform well in cut-throat business climate
  • Price wars escalate among grocery retailers
  • New mobile apps offer convenient payment solutions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Discounters to prosper as consumers’ budgets remain under pressure
  • Innovation is essential to compete against supermarkets
  • Discounters to utilise new technologies to build customer loyalty
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 65 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 66 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 67 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 68 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 69 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 70 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 71 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HYPERMARKETS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Stable sales performance for hypermarkets
  • Hypermarkets retain appeal as cross-border shopping falls
  • Coop Obs embraces innovation to secure its foothold in Norway’s retail landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Solid performance expected in hypermarkets
  • Stronger competition from indirect competitors as retail formats blend
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 72 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 73 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 74 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 75 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 76 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 77 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 78 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SUPERMARKETS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Supermarkets perform well as price competition intensifies
  • Price guarantees are used to reassure supermarket customers
  • Supermarket chain Meny creates new centralised store to build e-commerce business
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Supermarkets to deploy new digital solutions
  • Food costs to remain top of mind for Norwegians
  • The issue of product selection is to come into focus
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 79 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 80 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 81 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 82 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 83 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 84 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 85 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Constant value sales remain above pre-pandemic levels
  • Den Norske Isbilen widens product selection
  • Strong competition from supermarkets and discounters
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Declining sales as consumers are drawn to large grocery retailers
  • Small vendors rely on a differentiated product selection
  • Self-service and 24-hour outlets could prove successful
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 86 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 87 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 88 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 89 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 90 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 91 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 92 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Apparel and footwear under pressure in fragile economy
  • Sales driven by promotional deals and affordable brands
  • Closures in high-streets and downtown areas
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slowdown in sales for apparel and footwear specialists
  • Returns fees may bring shoppers back in-store
  • Profitability to come under further pressure
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 93 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 94 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 95 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 96 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 97 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 98 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 99 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Demand weakens for appliances and electronics retailers
  • Netonnet enjoys success with omnichannel strategy
  • Live-shopping events are a powerful marketing tool
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slow value growth expected in forecast period
  • Omnichannel strategies of greater importance for players
  • Services will be added to boost profits
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 100 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 101 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 102 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 103 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 104 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 105 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 106 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Normal wins over consumers facing cost of living crisis
  • Pharmacies strengthen position with wider range of products and services
  • Premium beauty retailers gain appeal
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Innovation is likely in optical goods stores
  • H&M Beauty’s flagship store aims to raise the bar in beauty specialists
  • Boots Apotek invests in new retail concept
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 107 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 108 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 109 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 110 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 111 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 112 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 113 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 114 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 115 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 116 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 117 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Home improvement and homeware retailers face a difficult trading period
  • Pet shops and superstores enjoy robust performance
  • IKEA adds new services to its retail proposition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Musti to build on its leading position in pet shops and superstores
  • Services add-ons may prove attractive to home improvement stores
  • Growth across all channels, driven by pet shops and superstores
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 118 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 119 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 120 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 121 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 122 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 123 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 124 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 125 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 126 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 127 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 128 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Variety store sales pick up amid outlet expansion
  • Some players struggle as costs rise and competition intensifies
  • Seasonal and cleaning products are key products for variety stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stable growth prospects as economy improves
  • Growing competition from e-commerce and Normal
  • Marginal outlet growth is anticipated
DIRECT SELLING IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Direct selling remains popular post-pandemic
  • Consumer health direct selling maintains its lead
  • Eqology benefits from its size and product range
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth set to be maintained, but some small players likely to disappear
  • E-commerce to further blur the boundary between the two channels
  • Health trend will continue driving sales via direct selling
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 129 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 130 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 131 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 132 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 133 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 134 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VENDING IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Vending enjoys strong growth in constant value terms
  • Operators stick to traditional products
  • Limitations and challenges for vending
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Continued growth, although the product range is unlikely to expand
  • Vending could capitalise on potential to widen offering in rural areas
  • Selecta and Coca-Cola will continue to lead the fragmented channel
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 135 Vending by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 136 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 137 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 138 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 139 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 140 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Robust growth for e-commerce shows consumers’ reliance on this channel
  • Fragmented retail e-commerce landscape
  • Pharmacy retailers push into e-commerce territory
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Omnichannel approach is deemed critical for retail in the years ahead
  • Live-shopping events to go mainstream
  • Customer expectations to rise in the search for a better deal
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 141 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 142 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 143 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 144 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 145 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 146 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 147 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 148 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 149 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 150 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2022-2027