Rema 1000 Norway

Rema 1000 is a supermarket chain which was established in 1979 by Odd Reitan. Headquartered in Norway, 

Rema 1000 has 868 supermarkets offering over 2500 references. 

The company is owned by Reitangruppen and is a leading grocery chain. It is also the only business in Norway’s grocery sector to operate a pure franchising model.  Rema 1000 is also present in Denmark. 

Furthermore, the firm also offers its goods through its app, Æ. 

In order to increase productivity in its business, the firm entered into partnership with Symphony Gold which is a provider of software and services for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Furthermore, in collaboration with Sopra Steria, it uses the Now Platform to facilitate administrative tasks. 

Currently, Rema 1000 has a workforce of around 20,250 people and achieved a turnover of € 7.5 billion in 2020. 

In 2020, the business won the prestigious Good Chicken Award from the organisation Compassion in World Farming. In 2018, Rema 1000 was ranked among the best in the world in climate management by CDP. 

The retailer offers products under the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: cookies, chocolates, candies, etc
• Savory Grocery: biscuits, pasta, sauce, etc
• Frozen Food: salmon, chicken, meat, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, and many more 
• Dairy: yoghurt, eggs, milkshakes, etc
• Drinks: soft drinks, juice, and others 
• Personal Care: soap, cream, lotion, etc

The company also offers its private label range which include (but is not limited to): 

• Rema 1000: provides a vast assortment of different products. This is also the core brand sold at Rema 1000 stores. 
• Solvinge: offers a range of poultry products
• Kolonihagen: offers a wide range of organic products. Moreover, under this brand, Rema 1000 launched Norway's first animal protection labeled eggs. 
• Middag under 100 Lappen: offers ready-made dishes as well as vegetables, accessories and sauces.

A line of vegan and organic products is also offered. These include brands such as Plantego's, Naturli, The Vegan Bear, etc. Rema 1000 also launched Norway's first series of frozen vegan ready meals in collaboration with the brand Grönt . 

Additionally,  all products available at REMA 1000 are free of microplastic and of palm oil.

The suppliers of Rema 1000 are obliged to follow several regulations that are demanded by the company. These include a number of guidelines such as pertaining to the use of additives and genetically modified products, STAND, HSE and IK-mat, return and recycling of packaging waste, etc. 

Pertaining to logistics, the company operates a railway facility to conduct its deliveries. The retailer tries its best to reduce CO2 emissions and therefore the use of trains has augmented. The business has 6 distribution centres and 12 regional offices.  

Rema 1000 moves towards a sustainable business by introducing stores with LED lighting, solar cells and recyclable rockwool in the wall panels hence developing a better work environment. Furthermore, it also indulges in sustainable measures such as using packaging made of Green Plastic.

With regards to the community, the company supports and contributes to projects aimed at developing local communities in Kenya.