Owners, management and financials
CVR: 29287511
Secondary names: RETAILAKTIESELSKABET AF 1.1.2006, BESTSELLER Retail Denmark A/S, BESTSELLER Lease Management A/S
Previous names: GULVAGENT A/S, BESTSELLER RETAIL A/S, BESTSELLER RETAIL DENMARK A/S
DKK 803,195,862
Revenue
Net result: DKK -744,262
BESTSELLER A/S (100%)
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Anders Holch Povlsen
Board: Merete Bech Povlsen (chair) and 2 members
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Active
Founded 7 September 1970
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1,325 employees
CVR · 2026
Name registered: BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S
CVR · 05/01/2018
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BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S is a Danish company of the type Aktieselskab based in Brande, founded in 1970. The company is registered under the industry Detailhandel med tøj. The company was previously named BESTSELLER RETAIL DENMARK A/S and BESTSELLER RETAIL A/S. The management consists of Anders Holch Povlsen. The board consists of Merete Bech Povlsen (chair), Anders Holch Povlsen and Line Andrea Fandrup. The company is owned by BESTSELLER A/S. The company has 1,325 employees (2026). In 2025, the company reported revenue of DKK 803,195,862 and a net result of DKK -744,262 compared with DKK 18,856,055 the year before. Equity in the 2025 report amounted to DKK 202,523,122.
Source: annual report 2025, Danish Business Authority
The financial health of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S shows a concerning trend with a significant decline in profitability in 2025, reporting a loss of 744,262 DKK despite a revenue increase to 803,195,862 DKK. Over the past five years, revenue has generally grown, from 467,593,825 DKK in 2021 to 803,195,862 DKK in 2025, but profit margins have fluctuated, peaking in 2024 at 18,856,055 DKK before the recent downturn. The company's equity has decreased from 225,938,536 DKK in 2024 to 202,523,122 DKK in 2025, raising concerns about its financial stability. As a player in the clothing retail sector, BESTSELLER's growth trajectory is notable, but the recent profit loss and declining equity position highlight potential vulnerabilities that need addressing.
AI-generated summary · Generated 07/03/2026
Selskabets formål er at udøve handelsvirksomhed, herunder import og export
Source: annual reports filed with the Danish Business Authority.
| Period | Revenue | Profit/Loss | Total Assets | Equity | Employees | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202501/08/2024 – 31/07/2025 | 803.2 mio. | -744 t. | 751.8 mio. | 202.5 mio. | 494 | |
| 202401/08/2023 – 31/07/2024 | 733.1 mio. | 18.9 mio. | 649.9 mio. | 225.9 mio. | 472 | |
| 202301/08/2022 – 31/07/2023 | 600.5 mio. | 19.1 mio. | 507.2 mio. | 207.1 mio. | 415 | |
| 202201/08/2021 – 31/07/2022 | 574.4 mio. | 10.8 mio. | 378.5 mio. | 106 mio. | 390 | |
| 202101/08/2020 – 31/07/2021 | 467.6 mio. | 9.6 mio. | 301.3 mio. | 95.2 mio. | 354 | |
| 202001/08/2019 – 31/07/2020 | 487.1 mio. | 6.3 mio. | 460.3 mio. | 85.6 mio. | 374 | |
| 201901/08/2018 – 31/07/2019 | 586.1 mio. | 34.9 mio. | 393 mio. | 79.4 mio. | 414 | |
| 201801/08/2017 – 31/07/2018 | 590.4 mio. | -38.8 mio. | 411.5 mio. | 44.5 mio. | 424 | |
| 201701/08/2016 – 31/07/2017 | 569.3 mio. | -1.2 mio. | 269.3 mio. | 83.2 mio. | 432 | |
| 201601/08/2015 – 31/07/2016 | 606.9 mio. | 950 t. | 269.5 mio. | 84.5 mio. | 457 | |
| 201501/08/2014 – 31/07/2015 | 647.8 mio. | -35.3 mio. | 303.8 mio. | 83.5 mio. | 502 | |
| 201401/08/2013 – 31/07/2014 | 649.4 mio. | -28.6 mio. | 199.6 mio. | 51.9 mio. | 504 | |
| 201301/08/2012 – 31/07/2013 | 265.1 mio. | -99 t. | 264.1 mio. | 50.4 mio. | 231 |
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Set up monitoringThe CVR number of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S is 29287511.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S is owned by BESTSELLER A/S.
The management of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S consists of Anders Holch Povlsen.
The board of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S consists of Merete Bech Povlsen, Anders Holch Povlsen and Line Andrea Fandrup, with Merete Bech Povlsen as chair.
In 2025, BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S reported revenue of DKK 803,195,862.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S had 1,325 employees in 2026 according to the Danish CVR register.
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As of August 1, 2026, Line Andrea Fandrup has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of August 1, 2026, Lise Kaae has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2025. Revenue came to DKK 803,195,862, and the net result was DKK -744,262.
As of August 31, 2025, Lise Kaae has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of August 31, 2025, Thomas Børglum Jensen has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2024. Revenue came to DKK 733,101,137, and the net result was DKK 18,856,055.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2023. Revenue came to DKK 600,481,149, and the net result was DKK 19,113,668.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2022. Revenue came to DKK 574,376,806, and the net result was DKK 10,750,095.
As of October 7, 2022, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS STATSAUTORISERET REVISIONSPARTNERSELSKAB has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of October 7, 2022, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2021. Revenue came to DKK 467,593,825, and the net result was DKK 9,602,867.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2020. Revenue came to DKK 487,070,170, and the net result was DKK 6,273,873.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2019. Revenue came to DKK 586,093,196, and the net result was DKK 34,891,799.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2018. Revenue came to DKK 590,411,308, and the net result was DKK -38,782,911.
On January 5, 2018, the company changed its name from BESTSELLER RETAIL DENMARK A/S to BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2017. Revenue came to DKK 569,284,823, and the net result was DKK -1,221,538.
As of November 23, 2017, Thomas Børglum Jensen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of November 23, 2017, Lise Kaae has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2016. Revenue came to DKK 606,857,940, and the net result was DKK 949,572.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2015. Revenue came to DKK 647,801,761, and the net result was DKK -35,341,714.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2014. Revenue came to DKK 649,360,503, and the net result was DKK -28,586,196.
As of February 17, 2014, BESTSELLER A/S is registered as an owner of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S with an ownership share of 100%.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S has published its annual report for 2013. Revenue came to DKK 265,072,934, and the net result was DKK -99,275.
As of November 25, 2011, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of November 25, 2011, PARTNER CONSULT A/S has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of February 15, 2010, Merete Bech Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of February 15, 2010, Lise Kaae has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of February 15, 2010, Troels Holch Povlsen has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of February 15, 2010, Anders Holch Povlsen is registered as director of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of February 15, 2010, Troels Holch Povlsen has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
On January 2, 2002, the company changed its name from BESTSELLER RETAIL A/S to BESTSELLER RETAIL DENMARK A/S.
As of November 4, 1994, Carsten Henriksen has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of November 6, 1992, PARTNER CONSULT A/S has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of November 6, 1992, POUL B. LAURSEN A/S has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of January 20, 1988, Eigil Anton Johansen Dühr has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
On August 7, 1987, the company changed its name from GULVAGENT A/S to BESTSELLER RETAIL A/S.
As of September 7, 1970, POUL B. LAURSEN A/S has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of September 7, 1970, Eigil Anton Johansen Dühr has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of September 7, 1970, Carsten Henriksen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of September 7, 1970, Anders Holch Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of September 7, 1970, Troels Holch Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
As of September 7, 1970, Troels Holch Povlsen is registered as director of BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S.
BESTSELLER Stores Denmark A/S was founded on September 7, 1970.
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