{
  "id": 14269308,
  "title": "Varus opens new supermarket in Vinnytsia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/varus-opens-new-supermarket-in-vinnytsia",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T18:36:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1219524.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Varus supermarket chain inaugurated a new supermarket in Vinnytsia in early October, according to the company's press service. The store, located in the MIR shopping center at 57 Keletska Street, offers an extensive range of Ukrainian and imported products, such as fresh meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy, sweets, and everyday items. Many of the products are under Varus' private-label brands. A significant portion of the store is dedicated to prepared meals. The VARUS CAFE within the supermarket provides breakfast, lunch, or dinner options without customers having to cook at home, featuring salads, meat dishes, side dishes, desserts, and more.\n\nApart from traditional checkout lanes, the new supermarket features self-checkout stations and offers the Scan&Go service via the VARUS app. Customers can also opt for home delivery or collect their purchases at the store. Varus is a nationwide supermarket chain in Ukraine, operating through Omega. The first Varus store opened in Dnipro in 2003, and today, the chain has 125 supermarkets across Ukraine. Varus operates various formats, including traditional supermarkets, To Go stores, and the online store Varus.ua. Omega LLC, owned by Cyprus-registered Weigant Enterprises Limited, is led by Valeriy Kiptyk and Ruslan Shostak, who are the ultimate beneficial owners. In 2025, Omega LLC saw a 20% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, reaching UAH 24 billion, with a net profit rise of 37.8%, totaling UAH 41.4 million.",
  "summary": "Ukraine's Varus supermarket chain opened a new supermarket in early October at the MIR shopping center, located at 57 Keletska Street, Vinnytsia, the company's press service reported.",
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}