OREANDA-NEWS. On 29 December 2008 Dixy Group – one of the leading food retailers in the Russian Federation – announced the opening of 106 new stores during 2008. President of Dixy Group of Companies Vitaly Klyuchnikov said:

“We are very pleased to announce that our Company has fulfilled the plan to open 100 new stores in 2008. As of today we’ve opened 106 stores, which is 68% more, than in 2007. This level of organic growth is quite comfortable for the Company and we are looking to stay in line with it in 2009. The Company thanks all its clients, employees and partners, for fruitful and successful cooperation in 2008.”

As of December 29, 2008, the Group operated 488 stores, including 455 Dixy (discounter) stores, 13 Megamart (compact hypermarket) stores, 8 Minimart (supermarket) stores and 12 VMart (on-the-go convenience) stores in three Federal Districts of Russia: Central, Northwest and Urals.