ELVI Chronicle

2007

In January and August 2007 ELVI opens new shoping centres – one in Valka and one in Jekabpils.
In August 2007 ELVI Group opens logistics centre.

2006

 ELVI subsidiary JOMO Ltd. begins to import goods from Europe and China.
The brand name ELVI Kafe is introduced – a modern chain of cafes.
ELVI Group receives award as 25th most rapidly developing company in Europe and 1st place as most rapidly developing company in Eastern Europe having 44% turnover increase.
The total number of ELVI network employees reaches almost 2000.
 2005  

ELVI reaches 5.5.% of market share and gross turnover 55 million Lats.
First shops with area more than 1500 m2 are opened (in Ogre and Jelgava).
ELVI is 4th popular shop chain in Latvia*
ELVI is most popular local shop chain*
ELVI wins in the competition “Baltic Brand 2005” in the category – shop chains
In the consumer questionnaire ELVI was recognized as 5th reliable from all brands of Latvia
Sales department of ELVI is established.

*- according SKDS data

 2004

Logistics department of ELVI is established and single logistics system is introduced.

 2003

Single data exchange and stocktaking system Navision is introduced.

 2002

 Procurement department of ELVI is established.

 2001

 “ELVI Group” Ltd. is established.
ELVI store council is established.
 2000

First ELVI store is opened in Sigulda on 5th of October.
 1999

Idea to unite local grocery retailers is born.
ELVI conception is created within a year by the help of foreign specialists.