The closest family to Lars Larsen expresses their gratitude for the support they have experienced in connection with Lars Larsen´s passing. They have also decided to double the amount, which has been collected to support Danish Cancer Society.
The Danish king of duvets and founder of JYSK, Lars Larsen, has passed away age 71.
2 April 2019 it is 40 years since the first JYSK store opened in Aarhus. Since then expansion has been a cornerstone in JYSK, and therefore the anniversary is celebrated with the opening of the company’s first store in Ireland.
The opening of the first two JYSK stores in Belgium in April 2017 has been a big success. So big that a third store has already opened and the fourth store will open in the middle of July.
JYSK is an international home furnishing retailer with Scandinavian roots that makes it easy to furnish every room in any home and garden.
With more than 3,400 stores and webshops in 48 countries, JYSK always has a great offer and competent service nearby, no matter how customers want to shop.
Founder Lars Larsen opened his first store in Denmark in 1979. Today, JYSK employs 31,000 colleagues.
JYSK is part of family-owned Lars Larsen Group with a total turnover of DKK 44.0 billion in financial year 2022/23. JYSK’s turnover was DKK 41.1 billion in financial year 2023/24.
