Varner AS
Varner AS is a Norwegian retail group specializing in fashion and apparel across the Nordic region. The company operates several store chains including Dressmann, Cubus, and Bik Bok with a primary focus on retail operations rather than internal manufacturing.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Norway
HQ City
Billingstad
Founded
1962
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NO
Ultimate Parent
Varner AS
Data Hosting
NO
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Wear Foundation
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1962
Company founding
Frank Varner opened his first clothing store in Oslo.
1967
Dressmann expansion
Frank Varner opened the first Dressmann store, which grew into the group's flagship menswear chain.
2012
50th Anniversary
Varner celebrated 50 years of retail operations across the Nordic region.