The Finnish company Stockmann is a retailer. In the stores of this distribution network, you can buy absolutely everything, from a needle to furniture. Shops are located in many countries of the world, including Russia. The main office of the company is located in Helsinki.
History of development
The company was founded by a German merchant from Lübeck, Georg Franz Stockmann. It happened in 1862. His activity began with the management of one of the glass shops in Helsinki. Shtokmann took 18 years to open his first department store.
1985 was a remarkable year for the company through the acquisition of Hobby Hall.
In 1989, the Stockmann store appeared in Russia. Thus, he became one of the first foreign organizations to appear on the country's market. In the period 1998-2009, the store was located in the Smolensky Passage (Moscow). Already in 2010, the country had 5 stores.
In 1996, the Stockmann store opened in Tallinn (Estonia). In 2011, several adjacent sites were merged. This made it possible to redevelop the shopping complex.
In 2006, the network’s cash flow amounted to $ 1.3 billion, operating profit exceeded € 130 million. Net income amounted to 72 million rubles. In 2010, the company already employed 15 thousand people.
To date, the Stockmann chain of stores is distributed in countries such as Finland, Russia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia.
Stockmann Outlet in Helsinki
In the capital of Finland is the largest store of this trading network. The huge shopping center has become an adornment of the northern city. The Stockmann store (Helsinki) covers an area of 50 thousand square meters. The shopping center presents a wide range of products.
The Stockmann trading floors (Helsinki) are located in a seven-story building, with two floors hidden underground. Each floor has its own category of goods.
The upper (seventh) floor is recommended for tourists who are focused on shopping. A special center has been opened there to handle tax refunds in the tax-free system. There you can also find information in Russian on tourist routes. On this floor there are other useful services, such as currency exchangers, information centers.
The sixth floor is reserved for children and adolescents. In addition, bags, suitcases, sporting goods are sold here.
Furniture, bedding, lamps, pet products are located on the fifth floor.
On the fourth floor, women's goods are sold that did not fit on the lower floor. These are underwear and accessories. In addition to them - home textiles, kitchen utensils.
The third floor is female. Here you can find everything that the beautiful half of humanity may need.
The second floor is reserved for men's goods. The assortment offers clothes, shoes, accessories. There is an atelier.
The first floor contains seating. There are cafes, restaurants. But that is not all. Perfumes and cosmetics can also be purchased on this floor.
On the first "basement" floor there are electronics, household appliances, and garden equipment stores. In addition, there is an Apple store on this floor (the products of the famous Apple brand of the same name).
On the lowest floor is a liquor store. This department also has a tax-free tax refund system.
Assortment of goods and prices
The assortment of goods at the Stockmann department store (Helsinki) is unimaginably large. On its territory you can find things of various brands, starting with little-known in the country and ending with world-famous trademarks.
Many products of a certain brand that are sold here do not have their own stores. Therefore, Stockmann is the place where you can find the right product.
The assortment for the most part consists of bright and relevant things. There are also trending products, but their volume is less.
As for the prices of goods, it is difficult to say something here. It all depends on the brand of the chosen thing. For example, Vero Moda products cost several thousand rubles. But buyers of goods from Versachi will have to part with several tens of thousands. Therefore, it is difficult to attribute this store to expensive or inexpensive. But Stockmann is the place where every buyer, regardless of their financial well-being, will be able to choose the right product for themselves.
Discounts and promotions
The Stockmann Trading House (Helsinki) will delight its customers with regularly held promotions for selling goods at a reduced price. Discounts can be seasonal or regular. A constant tradition is to arrange discounts for holidays, timed to any holiday (for example, Christmas). Price reductions are phased. At the beginning of the action, the cost is reduced by 20%, then another 20% discount is added, etc. As a result, for some products you can see a discount of up to 60%.
Most buyers are pleased with “crazy sale days.” This promotion is held twice a year and lasts 5 days. During this period, prices are reduced to minimum.
Address
Those who wish to have a good time shopping can visit the Stockmann outlet in Helsinki. Its address is: Aleksanterinkatu, 52. This building cannot be overlooked. It occupies a whole city block. There is a clock at the entrance to the building. This place, many residents of the capital choose to meet.
Working hours
There are no days off at the Stockmann store (Helsinki). Opening hours:
- on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9.00 to 21.00.
- Saturday - from 9.00 to 18.00.
- Sunday - from 12.00 to 18.00.
When in Helsinki, be sure to visit the Stockmann Outlet. This will help to relax, unwind and get something useful (or not).