Pálmi Jónsson
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Pálmi Jónsson was an Icelandic businessman and entrepreneur born in Hofsós
, Iceland
who founded the large Icelandic supermarket chain Hagkaup
, and pioneered the inception of Kringlan
the first indoor shopping mall in Iceland.
Hofsós
Hofsós is one of the oldest trading ports in northern Iceland dating back to the 16th century.Hofsós, with a population of about 200 individuals, is located 37 km east from Sauðárkrókur....
, Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
who founded the large Icelandic supermarket chain Hagkaup
Hagkaup
Hagkaup is an Icelandic hypermarket chain owned by retail company Hagar. Its concept is wide selection of food and non-food products including clothing, electronics, entertainment, seasonal goods and toys.- History :...
, and pioneered the inception of Kringlan
Kringlan
Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík with over 170 shops, restaurants and services. Built in 1987, it contains everything from a library, theatre and cinema to a liquor store, candy stores and a pub. It has grown over the years, and is thought by many to be the biggest threat for the...
the first indoor shopping mall in Iceland.