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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
Our founder, Clas Ohlson took great responsibility for both his staff and customers. He also demonstrated a strong commitment to society at large and was keen to support local communities in Insjön and its surrounding communities. The importance of mutual care and respect for others forms the core of Clas Ohlson’s corporate culture even to this day.Quite a lot has happened since Clas Ohlson’s start in 1918. Today Clas Ohlson is a large international company and purchases its goods from suppliers from around the world. This fact increases our possibilities to influence and at the same time sets higher standards for us to reach in terms of social development, not only within our own business operations but also amongst our suppliers.
Sustainable development and CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility – are important issues for us and are the basis for Clas Ohlson’s core values. For CSR means being a responsible employer, minimising our environmental impact and simultaneously supporting our suppliers in their work for the achieving of common social and environmental goals.A philosophy of sustainability permeates our entire business. This philosophy should be integral in all important decisions that are aimed at meeting the values of sustainability for our customers, suppliers, shareholders and society at large.Our company’s compliance with all applicable laws and environmental standards are equally as important.
We are convinced that good results, job satisfaction, job interest and good communication at the workplace are all achieved through diversity. It is therefore important that we strive for an equal distribution of staff with diverse experiences and backgrounds. No one shall be discriminated on the grounds of sex, age, beliefs, sexual preference or ethnic or national origin.
Clas Ohlson AB is an active participant in the UN's Global Impact programme, launched by Kofi Annan at the World Economic Forum in 1999. There are 10 key points to this charter, where the main long-term goals are the improvement of human rights, working conditions, environmental performance standards and the prevention of corruption.
In 2008 the CDP ranked Clas Ohlson AB as one of the 10 best Nordic companies for keeping clear and transparent records of their carbon emissions CDP is an independent, non-profit organisation which manages the largest database of companies along with their corresponding environmental impact statistics.
