NorgesGruppen

NorgesGruppen is Norway's leading grocery retail and wholesale conglomerate, controlling approximately 44% of the nation's grocery market through prominent chains such as KIWI, MENY, and SPAR. In a landmark expansion into the healthcare sector, the company completed the acquisition of Norsk Medisinaldepot (NMD) from McKesson Corporation in early 2026, incorporating the major pharmacy chains Vitusapotek and Ditt Apotek into its portfolio. This acquisition positions NorgesGruppen as a dominant player in pharmaceutical distribution and pharmacy retail, controlling roughly one-third of the Norwegian pharmacy market. While the group’s core business remains food retail and logistics through its subsidiary ASKO, its new healthcare division oversees the wholesale of medicines and the production of own-brand pharmaceutical products. Headquartered in Oslo and primarily owned by the Johannson family, NorgesGruppen is a cornerstone of the Norwegian consumer economy and a key infrastructure provider for medical supplies.