Christiania Belysning vil drive videre – ni butikker skal avvikles

New information on Christiania Belysning declaring bankruptcy has emerged, after the company's board decided to dissolve the business. The lamp retailer, which had been operating since 1989, had 12 stores and 64 employees. It now appears that the original owners are purchasing the bankruptcy estate, and plans are in place to keep some of the stores running.

Nine stores will be discontinued, including Amfi Moa in Ålesund, Kvadrat in Stavanger, Lagunen in Bergen, Bekkestua, Liertoppen, Ski Storsenter, Strømmen Storsenter, Tønsberg, and Moss. The three stores to continue operations will be located in the Oslo area, at CC Vest, Storo, and Sandvika. The company's managing director, Leif Holst-Liæker, stated that they cannot comment on the matter yet and are in dialogue with employees.

The new company will be built around the three stores and the online store, with a structure that can withstand the test of time. The original owners, CB Nordisk Holding, have reportedly added new capital to the newly created company taking over the stores. CEO Rikke Syberg Egnell, representing the family and owners externally, expressed regret to customers, suppliers, and employees affected by the closure.

Christiania Belysning has been a part of the family for 37 years, and the company is proud and grateful for their employees' dedication over the years. Property owner Johan Mølbach-Thellefsen from law firm Dehn stated that the value of the company would quickly disappear if operations stopped, as inventory would be lost, customers would go elsewhere, and employees would need to find new jobs.

The decision was made after weighing the purchase offer against the alternative of closing the stores and selling the inventory, with the conclusion that selling the entire business as part of operations would provide the best credit coverage for creditors. The agreement is signed on market conditions, ensuring a significant number of jobs and continued operations, according to the property owner.

Christiania Belysning stores have remained open since the bankruptcy announcement, awaiting further developments. Items in stores slated for closure will be sold at reduced prices over the coming weeks. Stores will close once the sale is complete.