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16.01.2025
The Varus supermarket chain summarized its 2024 results and shared its significant achievements. Thanks to the dedicated work of the team and the support of customers, the company received numerous prestigious awards and acknowledgments.
Gold awards for private-label products
Varus private label products triumphed in the prestigious Favorite Food & Drinks tasting competition. Based on expert evaluations and blind tastings, seven Varus private label products received the highest — gold — awards for impeccable taste and compliance with the highest standards.
In addition, Varus was recognized at the Food Industry Solutions Awards, which highlight the best design and technical solutions in the food industry. By implementing innovative technologies and sustainable solutions, the company not only improves product quality but also makes it accessible to a wide range of consumers.
National recognition in the Ukrainian People's Award 2024
The chain also won the prestigious national ranking, the Ukrainian People's Award 2024. This annual ranking identifies market leaders exclusively based on open voting. In 2024, thousands of Ukrainians participated in the survey, selecting the best companies in 30 different categories. A total of 819 companies became winners.
The chain was recognized in the “Supermarkets” category for the high quality of its products and services, as well as its support of Ukrainian manufacturers.
Award for PR project excellence
The communication campaign “Your Strength Lies in People! Everyone's Work Matters” won in the PR project competition organized by MMR. The initiative, developed jointly with Trembita PR agency, was aimed at supporting staff and promoting friendly and polite communication between supermarket employees and customers. The campaign won first place in the “Best Internal PR” category.
Third place in the “Innovative Retailer of the Year 2024” category
The network's innovative approach to retail development was highly praised: the chain took third place in the “Innovative Retailer of the Year 2024” category at the RAU Awards for implementing the modern Scan&Go service, which provides a fast, convenient, and contemporary shopping experience.
Recognition for supporting the charity project “Childhood Without War”
In addition to commercial success, Varus was recognized for its significant contribution to charity. The company received a letter of appreciation from the Ruslan Shostak Charitable Foundation for its active participation in the “Childhood Without War” project. Thanks to joint efforts, over 3,500 Ukrainian orphans and their caregivers were evacuated to safe Turkey. After spending considerable time in safe conditions, the children returned to Ukraine, where a new chapter began for them — finding families and adapting to a peaceful life.
Read the RAU article.