JYSK is an international retail chain that sells "everything for the home". JYSK is owned by the family behind the Lars Larsen Group. The founder, Lars Larsen, is known throughout Denmark as the country's leading retailer who always has a "great offer". As of August 2024, the JYSK Group consists of over 3,300 shops in 48 countries across Europe, Asia and North Africa. The annual turnover of the JYSK Group amounts to 5.2 billion euros.
Thousands of customers visit JYSK every day, and JYSK is only here because so many choose to shop with them. This drives the commitment to always being able to offer quality for a great price - and to being accessible, competent and helpful.
JYSK Group, a leading retailer of homeware and furnishings, faced the dual challenge of expanding into new markets while ensuring the continued profitability of their existing stores. Cannibalization of existing locations was a significant concern, as opening new stores too close to existing ones could potentially divert customer traffic and reduce overall revenue. Additionally, identifying "white spots" – regions with untapped market potential – required a deep understanding of customer demographics, competitive landscapes, and local market trends across multiple European countries.
To address these challenges, JYSK Group partnered with WHATALOCATION. WHATALOCATION's platform offered several key advantages:
By partnering with WHATALOCATION, JYSK Group has witnessed a significant improvement in its European expansion strategy. Some of the key benefits include:
WHATALOCATION has become a critical partner in JYSK Group's European expansion journey. By providing tools for cannibalization analysis and white spot identification, WHATALOCATION empowers JYSK to make data-driven decisions, minimize risks, and achieve sustainable growth across European markets.