Coop Hordaland

What Coop Hordaland does

Coop Hordaland SA is a member-owned Norwegian cooperative (samvirkelag) headquartered in Kokstad/Bergen, operating a multi-format retail network of more than 65 stores across Hordaland county, with a footprint spanning Vik i Sogn in the north to Tysnes in the south. The business operates under banners covering grocery (Extra discount stores 37 locations, Obs hypermarkets 4, Coop Prix 9, Coop Marked 2, Coop Mega 1) and building materials (Obs Bygg 5, Coop Byggmix 2), supplemented by the Coop Medlemsapp mobile application and the Smaken av Vestlandet local-food program that features over 20 regional producers. The company is registered within the Coop Norge SA federation (established 1906 as a secondary cooperative serving 1,098 stores and 2.3M+ members nationwide).

The cooperative generates revenue through retail transactions across grocery and building-materials formats and through member financial products (Medlemskonto at 0.25% and Høyrente savings up to 4.80% from July 2024, restated 4.55% from November 2025; deposits up to 2M NOK guaranteed by Samvirkelagenes Garantifond). Pricing is set at retail point of sale; the cooperative model differs from conventional retailers in that operating surplus is returned to members rather than retained as profit — illustrated by the record-high 253.5 million NOK member benefit in 2025 (170.7M in discounts and coupons plus 82.8M in direct kjøpeutbytte purchase dividends) distributed to the 195,000-member base. Two principal customer segments are served: individual consumers and households in Hordaland (primary) and SMB buyers using the Coop Bedriftskort business card program with monthly invoicing (secondary).

Distribution and brand are anchored in physical retail, with the Coop mobile app serving as the digital layer for membership services, coupon distribution, and savings account access. The organization explicitly markets itself as the "annleisaktøren" (the alternative player) in Norwegian grocery and building materials, emphasizing member democracy (Årsmøte, styret, valgkomité), local-food sourcing, and the annual Coop Hordaland Prisen community prize of 120,000 NOK. No proprietary technology platforms or AI capabilities are publicly disclosed; the cooperative participates in centralized purchasing, shared marketing, and logistics through the Coop Norge federation. The legal entity (Coop Hordaland SA) maintains headquarters at Kokstaddalen 18, Kokstad (Bergen), with a postal address in Nesttun, and operates as a privately held cooperative — not traded on any public exchange.

Name

Coop Hordaland

Legal name

Coop Hordaland SA

Website

https://coophordaland.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Coop Hordaland SA is a member-owned Norwegian cooperative operating 65+ grocery and building-materials stores across Hordaland county under the Extra, Obs, Obs Bygg, Prix, Marked, Mega, and Byggmix banners, serving 195,000 members who share in the annual surplus through purchase dividends and discounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Grocery and Building Materials

NAICS

General Merchandise Retailers (455), Credit Unions (522130)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Variety Stores (5331), Retail-Convenience Stores (5412)

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops) (CRAHALAG)

Keywords

• Grocery retail
• Building materials retail
• Member-owned cooperative
• Consumer savings accounts
• Multi-format retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail sales (grocery and building materials): Coop Hordaland generates revenue through retail sales across its network of over 65 stores under multiple banners (Obs, Extra, Obs Bygg, Coop Prix, Coop Marked, Coop Mega, Coop Byggmix). Customers pay retail prices at point of sale. The cooperative's financial model differs from standard retailers in that it returns surplus (overskudd) to members through kjøpeutbytte (purchase dividends) and member benefit programs rather than retaining profits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coop Hordaland operates a member-owned cooperative retail network of over 65 stores across Hordaland county in Norway, spanning multiple banners including Extra discount stores, Obs hypermarkets, Obs Bygg building centers, Coop Prix outlets, and Coop Marked neighborhood stores. It distributes groceries, building materials, and general merchandise, while also offering member savings accounts and a Coop Bedriftskort business purchasing card. The cooperative redistributes surplus to its 195,000 members through purchase dividends (kjøpeutbytte), discount coupons, and exclusive member deals.

Product overview

Coop Hordaland SA is a member-owned cooperative retail company operating in the grocery and building materials sectors in Hordaland, Norway. The company operates a multi-format retail network including Extra (low-price grocery), Obs (flagship warehouse stores), Obs Bygg (building materials), Coop Prix (low-price convenience), Coop Marked (neighborhood stores), Coop Byggmix (building materials), and Coop Mega (large format). The cooperative also offers financial services including member savings accounts, high-interest accounts, and business cards. A key differentiator is the member ownership model where profits are distributed back to members through dividends and discounts. The company also runs Smaken av Vestlandet, a local food program featuring regional producers, and offers a mobile app for member management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extra Coop's low-price discount grocery chain offering approximately 5,500 items at extra low prices, with strong focus on fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, and local food. Available at 37 locations across Hordaland.
• Obs Flagship large-format hypermarket combining groceries and general merchandise including food, shoes, clothing, sports articles, and home products at low prices. Operated at 4 locations including Lagunen, Sartor, Horisont (Åsane), and Vestkanten.
• Obs Bygg Building materials warehouse serving the consumer market with extended opening hours, offering building materials, lumber, hardware, kitchens, bathrooms, and paint at very low prices. Operated at 5 locations across Hordaland.
• Coop Prix Low-price grocery concept with fixed low prices, providing affordable daily grocery shopping in an efficient manner. Operated at 9 locations across Hordaland including Granvin, Jondal, Marken, Norheimsund, Ulvik, Voss, Ytre Arna, and others.
• Coop Marked Neighborhood grocery stores in smaller communities in Hardanger, Flåm, and Stanghelle, providing daily household needs with competitive selection, quality, service, and price.
• Coop Byggmix Building materials stores co-located with Extra stores in Vik and Øystese, offering building materials, equipment for house and garden, home articles, hardware, paint, and other daily products.
• Coop Mega Larger format grocery store format offering extended assortment and services. Operated at the Nordås location in Hordaland.
• Coop Medlemsapp Mobile application providing Coop members with a digital membership card, exclusive discount coupons, member-only deals, and access to promotional offers. Available on iOS and Android devices for Coop Hordaland's 195,000 members.
• Medlemskonto (Member Account) Standard savings account available to Coop Hordaland members, offering a 0.25% interest rate with deposits and withdrawals managed through BankID authentication on Min Side (member portal).
• Høyrentekonto (High-Interest Account) High-yield savings account for Coop Hordaland members with tiered interest rates ranging from 1.50% to 4.80% depending on balance (rates from 01.07.2024). Offers 5 fee-free withdrawals per year with no binding period. Deposits up to 2 million NOK guaranteed by Samvirkelagenes Garantifond.
• Coop Bedriftskort (Business Card) Corporate purchasing card program enabling businesses to buy across all Coop Hordaland grocery and specialty (faghandel) stores with monthly invoicing for simplified business accounting. Offers corporate discounts across multiple store formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record-high total member benefit of 253.5 million NOK in 2025, with 170.7 million distributed through discounts/coupons and 82.8 million as direct purchase dividends to members
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

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• VossakjøtminorOthersVossakjøt is a proud supplier of authentic food experiences rooted in Voss and Western Norway's rich culinary traditions. They specialize in traditional salting, smoking, and aging of meat using methods passed through generations. Products include fenalår (cured lamb), fårepølse (sheep sausage), and pinnekjøtt (cured lamb ribs).
• Hillersøy ASminorOthersHillersøy AS is a fishing company where employees participate in the entire process from fish catch to finished product. Owner Jostein Hillersøy is an active fisherman focused on premium quality. Fish is caught west of Bulandet, filleted and frozen within hours at minus 24 degrees to preserve fresh taste. Products include smoked cod and lightly salted cod.
• Domstein ASminorOthersDomstein AS consists of Domstein Sjømat (fresh seafood distribution, ~700 million NOK annual turnover, supplying 800 customers daily across Norway) and Domstein Fish (frozen fish products, global market). A third-generation family business headquartered in Måløy. Domstein Sjømat has branches in Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim, Bodø and Tromsø.
• BalholmminorOthersBalholm is a cider and fruit beverage producer from Sogn, using fruit from the oldest fruit-growing region in Norway along the Sognefjord. Founded by Åge Eitungjerde in the mid-1990s, produces approximately 300,000 liters of beverages annually. Six employees. Imports cider apple varieties from Normandie and Somerset. Goal: organic natural cider from Sogn available in grocery stores nationwide.
• Hollunds LefsebakeriminorOthersHollunds Lefsebakeri has produced lefse since 1969. IK-MAT approved bakery producing pre-spread lefse with butter or cinnamon (~220g per piece, 20 per box or 80 per covered package). Supplies Spesialgrosisten, Troye, and Godt Lokalt for grocery and foodservice, and Måkestad Engro for foodservice.
• OstegårdenminorOthersOstegården is a cheese farm with twelve dairy cows plus young stock, producing approximately 2,000 liters of cheese per week plus 200 liters of yogurt. 3.5 FTEs. Located at Fanafjorden. Multi-generational dairy farm.
• Homlagarden (Økodrift Homlagarden AS)minorOthersHomlagarden is Norway's first poultry producer to have their own organic chicken parent stock. Chickens are of the 'Red Jack' slow-growing breed raised organically. Founded by Bjørn Brynjolf Pedersen. Annual production of organic turkeys and chickens across multiple farms in Hardanger and Hordaland through an innovative farming cooperation.
• Baker BrunminorOthersBaker Brun is a Bergen-based artisan bakery with roots dating to 1887. Originally started by Ferdinand Brun, the business was taken over by families Bore and Alsaker in 1949 and today operated by descendants Gunnar Johan and Martin Alsaker. Known for traditional Danish wienerbrød and rugbrød.
• Brødrene Hjønnevåg ASminorOthersBrødrene Hjønnevåg AS is a traditional seafood company producing and selling fish pudding, fish cakes, and smoked fish to grocery stores and foodservice across Norway since 1948. Founded by Henrik B. Hjønnevåg in Rosendal. Now operated by third-generation Hjønnevåg family from a modern facility in Uskedalen, Kvinnherad.
• Sotra Fiskeindustri ASminorOthersSotra Fiskeindustri AS (Sotra Seafood) is located in Glesvær, Sund municipality, ~45 km west of Bergen. Produces high-quality fresh and smoked salmon and trout. Has exported smoked salmon products globally since the early 1980s. Combines traditional smoking methods with modern technology and food safety standards.
• Fana KjøttminorOthersFana Kjøtt consists of trained sausage makers with long experience producing meat products using strict raw material requirements. Works closely with quality-conscious suppliers. Combines traditional recipes with modern efficient machinery to meet quality, food safety, and delivery requirements.
• Signes RaspeballminorOthersSignes Raspeball is a traditional Norwegian food company founded in 1995 by Signe Nydal in Førde. Specializes in homemade raspeball (traditional potato dumplings). Started with minimal marketing, relying on word-of-mouth. Products sold to stores, hotels, and cafes in the region.
• SaftsuseminorOthersSaftsuse is a small niche producer owned by the Osberg family from Arna, specializing in fruit juices and cordials. Key products include raspberry juice in 4-liter cans (bestseller), bamsedrikk (children's drink in five flavors), and Christmas glögg. Family-operated during peak seasons.
• Bakketun GardminorOthersBakketun Gard is a farm in Kalandseid owned by Hans Vikøyr, producing eggs from 7,500 hens across two chicken houses. Near-organic farming with emphasis on animal welfare. Owners are trained agronomists with extensive farming experience. Also operates beehives (16 hives) and offers tent and campfire rentals for visitors.
• Åkre GardminorOthersÅkre Gard is a small family farm on the western side of Sørfjorden in Ullensvang, Hardanger, growing fruit and producing apple juice and apple cider. Run by Arita & Gjermund Åkre with help from senior generation. Debio-certified organic producer and processor. Producing ~6,000 liters of apple juice annually since 2010, and ~7,000 liters of apple cider since 2015.
• Bleie Gard – Alde SiderminorOthersBleie Gard in Hardanger is operated by Olav Bleie, producing apple cider from Gravenstein, Discovery, and Aroma apple varieties. Presses apples to juice, ferments in steel tanks with sugar and yeast, and ages slowly at controlled temperature. Blends and carbonates for the final cider product.
• Haugen Gardsmat Drift ASminorOthersHaugen Gardsmat Drift AS is a farm-based food company from Haugen Gard in Flåm, inspired by the spectacular natural surroundings. Focused on traditional, quality products combining tradition and innovation. Has delivered quality products from the region to private customers, foodservice, and grocery for 15 years.
• Tradisjonsbakeren AS (formerly Bakemester Hoff)minorOthersTradisjonsbakeren AS is a small niche bakery located in Indre Arna, specializing in premium quality baking using good traditional ingredients.
• GenerasjonsmatminorOthersGenerasjonsmat collaborates with producers in Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane for distribution. Focused on quality transport rather than volume. Has distribution agreements with grocery stores in Hordaland, Sogn og Fjordane, and Oslo.
• Marthas DelikatesserminorOthersMarthas Delikatesser produces hand-made-style salads on Sotra using quality raw materials without artificial additives. Products available in stores from Rørvik in the north to Egersund in the south. Known for genuine taste reflecting real ingredients.
• Coop Norge SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoop Hordaland SA is a primary cooperative (samvirkelag) within the Coop Norge SA federation. Coop Norge SA was established in 1906 as a federative cooperative (samvirkelag) and serves as the central organization for all regional Coop cooperatives. Coop Hordaland exercises active ownership in Coop Norge SA. Coop Norge handles most central purchasing, joint marketing, logistics, and shared services for the cooperative network of 1,098 stores nationwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Byggmakker: Norwegian building materials chain with national footprint; competes with Obs Bygg and Coop Byggmix across Hordaland on assortment and trade-customer relationships.
• Byggmax Norge: Swedish-origin discount DIY/building materials retailer with Norwegian store network. Competes directly with Obs Bygg on low-price positioning across lumber, hardware, and basic building supplies.
• Maxbo (Coop Norge): Norway's largest building materials chain, also owned by Coop Norge SA. Directly comparable to Coop Hordaland's Obs Bygg and Coop Byggmix banners in product offering, and the most comparable peer for Coop Hordaland's building materials retail segment — though the federation-internal relationship means Maxbo is both a sister brand and a benchmark.
• Meny (Norgesgruppen): Premium Norwegian grocery chain within Norgesgruppen offering fuller assortment and fresh focus; directly comparable to Coop Hordaland's Obs hypermarkets in product mix and target customer.
• Rema 1000 Norge AS: Norway's largest discount grocery chain with ~650 stores nationwide, directly competing with Coop Hordaland's Extra and Coop Prix banners on low-price grocery. Closest direct competitor on price/value positioning within Hordaland.
• Kiwi (Norgesgruppen): Norway's largest low-price grocery chain (part of Norgesgruppen) with over 700 stores; directly competes with Coop Hordaland's Extra and Coop Prix discount banners on everyday low-price positioning across Hordaland.
• Coop Vest SA: Sibling regional cooperative within Coop Norge federation, operating grocery stores in Vestland region with overlapping geographic territory to Coop Hordaland. Most structurally comparable peer — same cooperative model, similar member-benefit program, same store banners, and overlapping store footprint in Western Norway.

Regional players

• COOP Danmark: Danish consumer cooperative (fdb) operating under similar member-ownership and member-dividend model as Coop Hordaland, but in a different national market. Relevant as a structural peer for the cooperative retail model, though not a direct competitor in Norway.

Broad incumbents

• Norgesgruppen ASA: Norway's largest grocery conglomerate (owns Kiwi, Meny, Spar, Joker, Ultra) operating across all price tiers and store formats. Competes head-to-head with Coop Hordaland across Obs, Extra, Prix, and Marked banners; represents the dominant national incumbent Coop Hordaland must compete against for share.
• Coop Norge SA: Federative parent organization of which Coop Hordaland is a member-society; operates 1,098 stores and 2.3M members nationally and provides central purchasing, marketing, and shared services. Directly comparable as the umbrella cooperative that anchors the Coop brand and member-benefit model Coop Hordaland operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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