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Reitan (company)
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Reitan AS, formerly known as Reitangruppen (Reitan Group), is a Norwegian conglomerate comprising three business areas: Reitan Retail, Reitan Eiendom (Reitan Real Estate) and Reitan Kapital.
Key Information
Reitan's head office is at Lade Gaard in Trondheim, Reitan's cultural and financial center. Reitan Retail and Reitan Kapital has its operational center in Oslo, while Reitan Eiendom is based in Trondheim.
Reitan had a turnover in 2018 (including franchise sales) of 95 billion NOK, and employs 38,000 people in Scandinavia and the Baltic region. Reitan's mission is to manage strong and independent business areas in retailing and real estate.[2]
History
[edit]The company started in 1948 when Ole Reitan opened the O. Reitan Kolonial store in Nonnegata in Trondheim.
In 1972, Ole's son Odd Reitan started his own shop. He had returned from his education at the Retailing institute (Kjøpmannsinstituttet, now BI Retail) in Bærum outside Oslo, and started the shop Sjokkpris ("shock price") in St. Olav's street in Trondheim. Father and son ran the business together as partners, and more shops were opened during the 70s. Based on an idea from abroad, Odd Reitan then established the retail chain REMA 1000 (REitan MAt, "Reitan food") in 1979. The chain concept consisted of a standardised range of goods (in principle 1,000), a simple shop design and low prices. REMA 1000 was a breakthrough for discount grocery chains in Norway.[3]
In 1994, the first REMA 1000 store opens in Denmark.[4] In 1995, Reitan Eiendom is established.
In 2000, Rema 1000 and Narvesen merges. In coming years Reitan takes control over Reitan Narvesen AS and in 2004 Reitan Convenience is in charge of the brands Narvesen and 7-Eleven. In 2006, Reitan buys Hydro Texaco in Norway and Denmark and establishes a focused corporate structure based on the Uno-X and YX station networks in each country. In 2007, Reitan Convenience cooperates with Shell and the convenience part of the gas stations becomes 7-Eleven. In 2012, Reitan Convenience buys R-Kioski with stores in Finland, Estonia and Latvia and Lietuvos Spauda in Lithuania. In 2016, the fifth business area, Reitan Kapital is established. In 2017, The first YX/7-Eleven opens in Norway. In 2019, Reitan Convenience buys Caffeine Roasters with stores in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In 2019, after three years of refurbishing, Odd Reitan fulfill his childhood dream by opening Britannia Hotel, a five star hotel in Trondheim.[5]
In 2021, Reitangruppen changed its name to Reitan. At the same time, five business areas became three: Reitan Retail, Reitan Eiendom and Reitan Kapital.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Reitan Retail 2022: Renewal and growth in a challenging year", reitanretail.no
- ^ "Reitan Group -Reitangruppen-". interfishmarket.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Our history". interfishmarket.com. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "REMA 1000". jecowa.dk. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Britannia Hotel History". britannia.no/en. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Reitangruppen to change its name and simplify group structure". mynewsdesk.com. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Reitan Handel changed name to Reitan Retail". mynewsdesk.com. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
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Company profile
Reitan AS is a Norwegian conglomerate headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, operating as a private company with an active ownership model that fosters independent business units.[3] The company was founded in 1948 as a single grocery store in Trondheim by Ole and Margit Reitan, evolving into a major conglomerate by 2025 through strategic expansion across Northern Europe.[1][5] Reitan's operations emphasize retailing in grocery, convenience, and mobility sectors, alongside real estate management and capital investments, all centered in the Nordic and Baltic regions.[4] In November 2025, Reitan Eiendom merged its Oslo portfolios with Aspelin Eiendom to form a new real estate company.[6] Reitan Retail is preparing for a potential initial public offering on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2025.[7] As of 2024, the company employs approximately 46,000 people systemwide, reflecting its significant scale in the region.[2] Its retail segment reported systemwide sales exceeding NOK 132 billion in 2024, underscoring its economic impact.[2]Core values and mission
Reitan's vision is to be recognized as the most value-driven company in Scandinavia, focusing on delivering low prices, operational efficiency, and respect for employee dignity across its operations. This guiding principle underscores the company's commitment to practical commerce that benefits all stakeholders while maintaining a down-to-earth approach to business.[8][9][10] Central to Reitan's mission is creating sustainable value for customers, employees, owners, and society through active and responsible ownership, with a motto that "the customer is our ultimate boss" applied universally to prioritize customer needs in decision-making. The company emphasizes job creation and community impact, employing over 46,000 people and contributing to local economies in the Nordic and Baltic regions. Additionally, Reitan integrates sustainability into its core operations, aiming to minimize environmental impact and promote responsible practices throughout its supply chain. In May 2025, Reitan Convenience received the NACS Convenience Retail Sustainability Award for Europe.[11][12][13][14][15] Reitan's value-driven culture is embodied in eight fundamental principles that guide daily operations and long-term strategy:- We stick to our business model
- We keep high moral standards
- We are committed to being debt-free
- We encourage a winning culture
- We are positive and proactive
- We talk with each other, not about each other
- The customer is our ultimate boss
- We work for fun and profit