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The mail order business that Clas Ohlson started in 1918 in Insjön is now an established European retail business. There are about three thousand staff working in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK who all follow our company motto “Making things easier for people to solve their everyday practical problems”. You are warmly welcome to read about the journey we have made, the future challenges we face and the values, concepts and responsibilities on which our business operations based.
Clas Ohlson is a rapidly expanding retail business with sales of over SEK 5 billion in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK. The Head Office lies in the same town where its business operation began in Insjön, Dalarna County. The company has been listed on Stockholm's Stock Exchange (OMX) since 1999.
Our Media Centre contains an overview of our press releases, current store openings, relevant company information and other news of interest. Images, video clips and important contact information are also found here. You are welcome to contact us regarding any of your media related requests. Ring our switchboard at +46 (0)247-444 00 or e-mail us with any queries at press@clasohlson.se
Do you share our view that helping people solve their everyday problems whether big or small is one of the most satisfying things one can do? Then Clas Ohlson may be the company for you with exciting multifaceted roles and job assignments on local, national and international levels. At Clas Ohlson the possibilities for advancement, training and personal development are endless.
There are several ways to contact us. Click on the link that best suites your needs and you will access your information more quickly. Uncertain about who to contact, call our main switchboard at +46 (0)247-444 00 or Customer Services at +46 (0)247-445 00 and you’ll receive the assistance that you need. We look forward to hearing from you!
It should always be easy and convenient to find what you need at Clas Ohlson. In Sweden and Norway, we sell a wide array of home, multimedia, electrical, leisure and hardware products both though our online store and by mail order. In both Finland and the UK, sales are conducted through our expanding retail network. All our purchasing, transport and goods are handled responsibly according to strict environmental and sustainability standards.
Read more about our fantastic journey from 1918 onwards, from its original mail order business in Insjön to the successful international retail company it is today.
The story of Clas Ohlson
Responsibility for the environment, people and society as a whole runs as a common thread throughout our entire business operations and is an important factor for all the decisions we make.
Sustainable development
Read about our staffs’ own interpretation of how it is to work at Clas Ohlson. These stories are constantly updated, so check in regularly.Are you interested in working with us? Want to know more about the career opportunities we offer? Click on the links below. Don’t hesitate to contact our HR Department if you should have any thoughts or queries.
I work as the Sales Logistician for Sweden, which means that my main focus is on Sales and Logistics. My work is concentrated in Sweden with the main purpose of optimising our supply chain from the depot to our customers, in order to create the most optimal conditions for our stores. I am also involved in DC and Corporate level projects which will influence the way our Swedish stores do business.
I’ve worked at Clas since 2003 starting out in the Bäckebols store in Gothenburg. My plan was to just work for a year and then resign and become a student. The problem was that I liked it too much at Clas to leave it completely, so I went down to part-time and studied at uni at the same time. I went on to become the store’s Campaign Manager too.
I’ve studied 5 years at Chalmers University of Technology for a Civil Engineering Degree. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Supply Chain Management.
I’m restless by nature and always looking for new challenges. When I was working in the store I always wanted to expand my sales role to include other responsibilities. I think that’s why my Store Manager made me in charge of stock management and gave me the Store Campaign job. During the summers I would help with sales drives and since my Store Manager and Team Leader trusted me with these responsibilities, it has also allowed me to develop. Many of my fellow job colleagues have also encouraged me to apply for higher positions, something which has also helped me be in the position that I find myself today.
Being able to have the opportunity to develop from an ordinary Sales Assistant to working full-time with the thing I find the most enjoyable, namely Sales and Logistics.
My current job is as Store Manager for the Bromma store since its grand opening in 2010. I work with a great group of people and it makes work fun and our customers feel it too. We put on quite a show!
I’ve only upper secondary school education in social sciences majoring in economics. I wasn’t the best of students. I guess I was more interested in working and making money. It’s easy to be smart after the fact about studying more, but I do know one thing. Anything is possible if you want it bad enough. Perform, keep your ears open and learn whatever you can get your hands on. Everything that I’ve learned from my time at the store is thanks to all the people who I’ve worked here with since starting out at Clas. I have to give most credit to my former Store Manager, Mikael Haag.
I started out as a Sales Assistant in the Solna store in 2005, and I already knew back then that I wanted to assume greater responsibilities. After the first year I was given my first “on-call” shift on nights and weekends. My former Team Leader thought that I was motivated and made me assume greater responsibilities. At that point I made it my goal to become a Store Manager. In 2006 I became Team Leader and in the beginning of 2010 I had the opportunity to become Deputy Store Manager, before finally applying for the position I currently hold at Bromma.
I have always been able to go on training courses whenever I wanted and Clas Ohlson has a wide variety of courses ranging from Worker’s Right to other practical business courses at the Head Office. It says a lot about a company that believes enough in their staff to invest so heavily in them like Clas Ohlson does. It’s very inspiring that they seem to believe in staff and are willing to invest in them too.
Right now I’m concentrating on the store and my Store Manager role, making sure I continue to develop along with my staff. I try to continuously evaluate my performance and set up new goals for myself. As long as the company believes and invests in me I see no reason for not continuing in my professional development. This company, in my opinion, is very good at recognising and developing their staff. That’s why I think that there is a great synergy between me and the company and what we have to give to each other. It’s really only me who stands in the way of my professional development. As they say “Don’t limit your challenges! Challenge your limits”!
- When I was asked if I wanted the role of "Administration Controller", I had no idea that I would enjoy working with invoice and salary administration, but I really loved it. I was even involved in coaching some of my colleagues in our other newly opened UK stores and our Västra Förlunda store in Sweden in getting started with our new till system.
- It’s both fun and difficult at the same time. We try to find people that fit our unique culture, friendly attitude and spirit, which are the hallmarks of the Clas Ohlson company. Overall, I’m really chuffed about my UK experience.
- I feel that my employer has really invested in me. I’m so happy to be given the opportunity to come here. It’s a great feeling to be a part of building up an entirely new branch of the company.
- They love our products, and more and more are finding their way to our stores. Having everything under one roof really impresses them.
- Absolutely not. You’ve got to try new things. I’m going to be here for awhile – how long, I don't know yet, but I want to continue on this journey that Clas Ohlson is set out for me here in the UK.
