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History
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Hemtex is established by the owners of 17 independent home textiles stores. |
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| 1982 |
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The initial joint store concept. |
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| 1990 |
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All stores change their name to Hemtex. A revamped, joint store concept is launched. The number of stores total 60 at this stage. |
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| 1997 |
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Introduction of the current store concept. |
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| 1999 |
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Establishment of a position in Denmark via acquisitions. |
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| 2000 |
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Introduction of the franchise system. The chain now comprises 88 stores. |
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| 2001 |
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Hemtex opens four stores in Finland. |
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| 2004 |
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Skandia Investment becomes a new, major shareholder. |
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| 2004 |
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Launch of new store concept. The number of stores has now grown to 120. |
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| 2005 |
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Listing on the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange. |
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| 2006 |
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Hemtex opens stores in Norway. |
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| 2007 |
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Hemtex opens stores in Estonia and introduces Hemtex & More. |
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| 2008 |
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Introduction of a new communication strategy, Hakon Invest becomes a new, major shareholder. |
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| 2009 |
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Erik Gumabon - New CEO |
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