HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative, strategic, and operational hub for Ark Bokhandel's nationwide retail operations, marketing, procurement, and e-commerce.

Notable Features:

Located in Gyldendalhuset, a historic and significant building in Oslo's publishing and literary landscape, fostering collaboration with its parent company.

Work Culture:

A dynamic and commercially driven environment with a strong passion for books and customer experience, emphasizing teamwork and innovation within the retail sector. Employees often share a love for literature and a commitment to making it accessible.

HQ Significance:

The nerve center for all Ark Bokhandel operations, driving the company's strategy, brand presence, purchasing decisions, and market engagement across Norway. Its location within Gyldendalhuset also underscores its connection to Norwegian publishing.

Values Reflected in HQ: Accessibility to knowledge and culture, customer focus, commercial drive, innovation in retail, and a strong connection to Norwegian literature and publishing traditions.

Location:

Ark Bokhandel's operations are primarily concentrated within Norway. They serve the Norwegian market exclusively through their extensive network of physical bookstores and a comprehensive national e-commerce platform (ark.no). While they source books and other products internationally through various suppliers and publishers, their direct retail and corporate operational presence is focused entirely on the domestic Norwegian market.

Street Address:

Sehesteds gate 4

City:

Oslo

State/Province:

Oslo

Country:

Norway