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Reitan

Reitan is a Norwegian surname. It is associated with a prominent Norwegian family and with the Reitangruppen (Reitan Group), a family-owned retail conglomerate known for operating discount grocery chains and convenience store brands in Norway and the Nordic region. The group has played a significant role in the development of discount retail formats in Norway, with REMA 1000 as its flagship discount supermarket brand and other outlets such as Narvesen in its portfolio.

Notable people with the surname include Odd Reitan, a Norwegian businessman who co-founded Reitangruppen and has

been
central
to
its
growth
in
the
retail
sector.
The
Reitan
family’s
business
activities
have
contributed
to
shaping
modern
grocery
and
convenience
retail
in
Scandinavia,
influencing
store
formats,
supply
chains,
and
competitive
strategies.