Carlson – Cheaper department store

Carlson is an independent department store chain in the Eastern Finland. Originally from Kuopio, they opened a new department store in Joensuu in 2007. Located in a prime position next to the market square, the two storey building hosts the department store and two specialist stores (electronics store and young fashion shop), all run by Carlson.

The department store itself is a bit bland, at least to my taste. The selection is focused on the lower end clothing and, for example, most of the shoes are just too plain to be considered. The houseware department is much better and there is a lot of Iittala glassware on display.

I would first go to Sokos and if you don’t find something or the price is outrageous, check also Carlson.

www.carlson.fi, Torikatu 18, Joensuu, Finland, +358 20 742 7350