JOIN THE CELEBRATION!  THE NORDIC SHOP IS TURNING 50!

The Nordic Shop will celebrate 50 years of business on Saturday. November 30, 2024 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm CST in The Nordic Shop, Galleria Mall, Rochester, Minnesota.

•The Nordic Shop has been in business in downtown Rochester. MN for fifty years.

•The Nordic Shop is known for selling legacy clothing, jewelry and giftware brands from Scandinavia. The products are chosen for quality, authenticity, sustainability and good design.

•The Nordic Shop sells products at their downtown Rochester, MN location, Skyway Level of the Galleria Mall and on line at TheNordicShop.net  (bigger than .com).

•The Nordic Shop is the largest retailer of Dale of Norway Sweaters in the world.

•In 2024 The Nordic Shop was awarded  the Community Champion award by Experience Rochester, MN and also named Lead Ambassador by Helly Hansen, USA.

•The Nordic Shop will host a Facebook Live event at 9:30 on Friday, November 29th. Discussion will include history and legacy and the upcoming celebration of The Nordic Shop

The Nordic Shop has enjoyed doing business in downtown Rochester, Mn for fifty years. The business has grown from the original space under the Kahler Hotel parking ramp. Many medical tourists from around the world as well as Rochester natives and regional shoppers have found their way to the shop from the beginning.

Back in 1974 the young owners, Louise and Walter Hanson, had a vision to bring the very best from Scandinavia to the marketplace. Louise has a degree in art and communications which included a semester in Copenhagen. Her term in Denmark included study in several design studios and iconic commercial factories like Royal Copenhagen and Georg Jensen. Walter has an architecture degree with an emphasis on design and provenance. Today the two continue to work together sourcing products for the shop from Scandinavia.

The Nordic Shop is excited to celebrate this milestone year. Many vendors and business professionals have guided them along the way. Walter says, “Our growth and relevance in the marketplace is a testament to the fact that we have learned to listen to people. We never know who may have a good observation that could be overlooked. We are so proud to have built this legacy company.”

Come and join us as we kick off our 50 Year Anniversary Celebration through the end of the Year!  

Louise, Walter and Haakon Harald

ps:  We are looking forward to the next years as we make plans to bring in several new brands into the US market.  We've never been ones to stand still.  Stay Tuned for More Exciting News!