Clas Ohlson Retail Products

Clas Ohlson is a Swedish hardware store chain and mail-order company that has grown into a significant European retail presence. Founded by Clas Ohlson in 1918, the company began as a mail-order business in Insjön, Dalarna, Sweden. It initially specialized in technical manuals and instructional books before expanding into tools, electronics, and home products. Today, it offers a wide range of products including hardware, electrical goods, multimedia, and home accessories.

Manufacturing for Clas Ohlson products occurs in multiple countries worldwide to sustain its extensive inventory. A significant portion of its private-label production is sourced from Asia, particularly China, through their sourcing offices, while other products are sourced from suppliers across Europe and Scandinavia. This global supply chain allows the brand to maintain its competitive pricing and variety.

The company remains headquartered in its founding town of Insjön, Sweden. As a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Stockholm, its ultimate ownership is distributed among various institutional and private shareholders, with the descendants of the founder maintaining a significant portion of voting rights. Clas Ohlson AB continues to operate as an independent entity, focusing on its core markets in Sweden, Norway, and Finland.