History

History of the Company demonstrates our ability to change and develop in response to industry trends.
The Company was founded as a wholesale business by Oleg Leonov in 1992 and started operations under the Uniland trademark.

After the 1998 economic crisis in Russia, the Company focused on the discount retail sector
- the original distribution business continued to be a small part of the Group’s operations and was sold in 2006.

Dixy Group now operates four retail formats: Dixy (discounter), Megamart (compact hypermarket),

Minimart (economical supermarket) and V-Mart (convenience store) - all operate with a strong value-added philosophy.

1.02.2008: ‘Mercury’ Group of Companies acquires 100% of Dixy Holding Limited, which owns controlling stake in Dixy Group (50.98%)

Dixy Group has 493 Stores as of 31st of December, 2008.

2007 Sales reached USD 1.433 bln.  

2008 Sales reached USD 1.943 bln. (preliminary results).