Vinmonopolet

Vinmonopolet is a government-owned company operating in the alcohol industry, specifically focusing on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages. Founded by the Storting on November 30, 1922, Vinmonopolet has its headquarters in Oslo, Norway. It is under the control of the Ministry of Health and Care Services and is an active company with a B2C business model.

Commonly known as Polet, Vinmonopolet operates as a liquor store chain and holds a monopoly on alcohol retail in Norway. The company's legal name is Vinmonopolet A/S and is incorporated as an Aksjeselskap (a type of government-owned and controlled corporation). Vinmonopolet was founded in Oslo and is an organization with 2,711 employees.

The company is led by Hilde Britt Mellbye, who serves as the CEO, along with key people such as Kai G. Henriksen. Operating primarily within the 1,000-4,999 employee range, Vinmonopolet aims to provide a selection of alcoholic beverages to Norwegian consumers through its network of liquor stores.