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Retail
Gothenburg is one of the fastest growing regions in Europe and the leading hub for logistics and transport in Scandinavia. Here you can access a growing market of open-minded, early adopters with strong purchasing power.
45
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employees in retail
120
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annual retail sales (SEK)
65
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annual retail spending per person (SEK)
Retail guide 2022
This guide charts retail opportunities in Sweden’s three largest city regions and provides facts and interactive maps about the Swedish market, consumers and key retail areas. It is designed for international retailers and professionals within the global retail industry.
Retail sales an important growth engine
Since the turn of the millennium, Gothenburg has been an important driver of growth in Sweden with a thriving business environment and an exciting urban transformation underway. Many of the development projects are in optimal city locations and commercial space is also being built in large volumes across the Gothenburg region. Sweden’s second city is attracting people and companies like never before.
Retail sales are an important growth engine for the Gothenburg region. Uniqlo, Blue Tomato, Under Armour, Henri-Lloyd, Normal, Arket, Superdry, Sephora and Joe & the Juice are just a few of the global brands that have opened stores in the region over the passing years. Gothenburg is also the birthplace of fashion brands like Nudie Jeans, Monki, Elvine and Dr Denim, while major Swedish chains MQ Marqet, Lindex and KappAhl all have their headquarters in the city.
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Sweden's best logistics location (Intelligent Logistik, 2021)
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Most sustainable destination (Global Destination Sustainability Index, 2021)
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Most sociable city (Hostel World, 2017)
An attractive shopping and tourism destination
Gothenburg holds a strong position as an event city and the region is proactively working on drawing in even more visitors, for both business and leisure once the international travel returns. The mixture of small independent shops, international stores and large malls makes Gothenburg an attractive destination for shopping. Norwegians, Germans, Brits, Danes and Chinese people are usually the region's most frequent international visitors.
A world leader in sustainability
Gothenburg is an international frontrunner in sustainability and green solutions, both environmentally, socially and economically. In 2021, Gothenburg was named the world’s most sustainable destination, ranking higher than cities such as Copenhagen, Reykjavik and Oslo. Practically all of the hotels in the city and many of its restaurants are environmentally certified, and over 90% of all public transport is powered by renewable energy. Within the fashion industry, innovative actors focused on solutions to reduce the environmental impact of fashion textiles are based in Gothenburg. An example of this is The Circular Textile Initiative.
World’s most sustainable destination
Gothenburgers are very trend-sensitive and increasingly climate-conscious. Here we see significant business opportunities for retailers who have sustainability in their business concept.
Helen Bairu, investment advisor for retail at Business Region Göteborg
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If you are considering, or are already in the process of, establishing or expanding in Gothenburg, we are here to help. From understanding the market and building your business case to connecting you with the right contacts, we can support you throughout the decision-making and establishment processes. Our services are tailored to your needs and are available free of charge and in full confidentiality. Contact us today!
Helen Bairu
Investment Advisor
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Investments
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