Elkjøp, better known as Elgiganten outside

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, is the largest

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retailer in the

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with four hundred stores in six countries and 24,000 employees. Elkjøp was founded by Trygve Fjetland on 16 March 1962. It was purchased in November 1999 by Currys plc. Elkjøp owned stores for a time in the

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and

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. The coined name ''Elkjøp'' translates from Norwegian as ''El purchase,'' where ''El'' is understood as shorthand for ''elektrisk'' (“electric”) or ''elektronisk'' (“ electronic”). The company operated as an independent company with its own management and leadership. It merged with Elkjøp on 15 January 2018.

Operations

Elkjøp currently trades under several different brands:

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for 2003-2004 {{DEFAULTSORT:Elkjoep Companies based in Lørenskog Companies formerly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange Consumer electronics retailers Currys plc Norwegian brands Norwegian companies established in 1962 Retail companies established in 1962 Retail companies of Norway Wholesalers of Norway