VARUS
VARUS is a national supermarket chain operating in Ukraine's grocery retail market. In terms of revenue, VARUS ranks among the top five largest grocery retailers in the country.
As of December 2023, the chain comprised 109 stores across Ukraine, its own online store (varus.ua)—which has become a convenient service for mindful shopping—and an online grocery delivery service. In 2023, the company launched Ukraine's first innovative Darkstore in Kyiv to fulfill VARUS online orders.
The company employs over 7,000 people. VARUS adheres to the principles of sustainable development, actively supports charitable initiatives, and has already contributed approximately UAH 40 million to charity.
VARUS Performance Results for 2024:
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Expansion: Opened 9 new stores over the course of 2024.
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E-Commerce Growth:
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The share of new customers placing their first online order reached 30% monthly.
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Online sales revenue increased by 135.5% compared to 2023.
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The average receipt for online orders showed positive dynamics, growing by approximately 12%.
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Mobile App: The number of unique mobile app users increased by over 100,000, averaging 320,000 unique users per month.
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Taxes Paid: The VARUS chain contributed UAH 1.756 billion in taxes to the state budget.
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Private Label: Introduced over 150 new products across its private label (PL) lines.
Social and Charitable Contributions:
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"Childhood Without War" Project: Together with partners and customers, VARUS raised UAH 28 millionduring its period of supporting the initiative.
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Military Support: Donated 9 vehicles to the "HeroCar" project and contributed UAH 1 million to the United24 "Night Hell" fundraiser for 3,000 FPV drones.
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Humanitarian Aid: Contributed UAH 1 million to rebuild the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital following Russian missile strikes.
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Animal Welfare: Allocated over UAH 300,000 for stray animal food.
