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About LS Retail

We provide robust and reliable composable POS and business software that helps retail and hospitality businesses simplify operations and delight customers worldwide

110,000

Stores/Restaurants/Outlets

157

Countries

40

Years of service

320

Partners
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A robust ecosystem of business solutions

We specialize in software solutions for the retail, hospitality, pharmacy, F&B, and forecourt industries.

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Our background

Built on solid foundations

We have been developing business software for over 40 years. We started in Northern Europe and quickly expanded first in Europe, and then across the globe. Our success lies on the flexibility of our solutions, which can be adapted to different geographies and requirements, and our strong global partner network.

In June 2026, we acquired K3 Global Accounts and K3 Unisoft, expanding our reach into global enterprise retail. K3 Global Accounts, based in the Netherlands and Singapore, provides business-critical software and services to IKEA retailers in 32+ countries. K3 Unisoft, based in the Netherlands, serves small and mid-sized retailers across the Benelux. Both are now part of the LS Retail Group. 

We are the largest Microsoft ISV and operate through a global network of certified partners that resell and implement our solutions.

Built for your ambition

We want to empower your business to stay competitive and achieve your goals through robust, reliable, and secure technology tailored to your strategy.

Driven by your success

Explore our statement of direction and see how we plan to support your growth with secure, innovative, and industry-driven technology.

Our values

These core principles shape our culture and influence our decisions and behavior every day:

Integrity

We conduct business and treat colleagues with honesty and transparency.

Innovation

We value creativity and encourage new ideas and better problem-solving.

Empowerment

We empower our employees to take ownership, grow and excel in their roles.

Customer focus

We prioritize meeting customer needs and enable them to grow their businesses.

Partners

We have the leading retail and hospitality community that we take active steps to strengthen.

Teamwork

We value and encourage collaboration across teams and regions, and with partners and customers.

Professionalism

We provide high-quality products and services in a professional and respectful manner.

Accountability

We are responsible for our actions.

Fun

We encourage a positive work environment and enjoyable workplace.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe in the unique strength of every individual to reach their full potential.

Environmental care

We promote sustainability and minimize environmental impact.
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A global company

Our headquarters are in Iceland with branches in the USA, Portugal, UAE, and Malaysia.

290

Employees

27

Nationalities

90

With degrees

38

Women
Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Board of Directors
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Magnus Norddahl

Chief Executive Officer
Magnus has over three decades of management expertise in software development, IT, and the pharmaceutical industries, most recently as CEO of Annata, Chairman of the Board at AGR Dynamics, and as industrial adviser on AI transformation.

Magnus returned to LS Retail as CEO in 2026. During his previous tenure as CEO of the company, from 2010 to 2021, he was instrumental in scaling the business globally.He has also sat on the boards of various companies such as Men & Mice, Artasan, and Advania in Sweden.
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Dadi Karason

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Dadi joined LS Retail as a developer in 1998. He took on the role of Product Development Manager in 2001 and was appointed Director of Development in 2007. He has served as Chief Technology Officer since 2014. Dadi holds a Cand. Science degree in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, a B.Sc. in Computer Science and studied for an M.Sc. in Financial Engineering at the University of Iceland.
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Hlynur Elisson

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Hlynur joined LS Retail in January 2019. He has 25 years of experience in finance. Prior to joining LS Retail he directed the finance operations at Icelandair for 14 years. Before that, he was the finance director for Air Iceland (Flugfelag Islands) and held a managerial position at IKEA. Hlynur holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Rockford University.
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Bergthora H. Olafsdottir

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Bergthora joined LS Retail in 2016, bringing extensive experience in human resources and management. Before LS Retail, she served as Head of Human Resources at Novomatic Lottery Solutions and held various managerial roles at Siminn (Telecom) and Samskip (Transport and Logistics). She holds an M.Sc. in Human Resource Management from Stirling University, as well as a B.Sc. in International Marketing and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Reykjavik University.

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Steve Rowley

Chairman of the board
Steve Rowley brings broad experience across the software industry. He has served as CEO of both public and private companies and has chaired several software businesses, including MetaPack, Dext and CoreHR. In addition to chairing LS Retail, he is currently chair of Forterro and Craftview. Steve has lived and worked in the UK, Germany and the USA.
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Christoffer Müller

Board Member

Christoffer brings 17 years of private equity experience across strategy, M&A, financing and governance. As a Partner at Axcel, he has led investments in Frontmatec, Mountain Top Industries, Cimbria, EG, Silkeborg Data, Conscia and Lessor.

He is currently deputy chair of Geomatikk Group, Elcor, init and BullWall, and sits on the boards of Emagine and Movement Software. Christoffer holds an MSc in Economics, Investment and Finance from the University of Copenhagen and studied Economics at the London School of Economics.

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Awards

We strive to be an exemplary workplace and one of the top independent software vendors (ISV) for Microsoft Dynamics. Here are few of our accomplishments:

Great Place to Work – Portugal

2022-2025

Company of the Year in Iceland – VR Fyrirtæki Ársins

2019-2022, 2024-2026
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Work with LS Retail

We are always on the lookout for bright, resourceful, and talented people to join our global team

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