Vynoteka

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Vynoteka
Native name
Vynoteka
IndustryRetail
Founded1991 (1991) [1]
Headquarters,
Area served
Lithuania, Latvia and Poland
Key people
CEO Aurelija Gumbrevičienė
Revenue 102.424 million [2]
€1.126 million
€0.765 million
Total equity €17.056 million
Number of employees
596 (2022)
Parent Gelsva, UAB
Website www.vynoteka.lt
Vynoteka in Druskininkai Vynoteka in Druskininkai.jpg
Vynoteka in Druskininkai

Vynoteka is a supermarket chain in Lithuania. In 2022, it was 7th largest chain of retail stores in Lithuania. [2] It mainly focuses on alcohol sales, and also sells a range of snacks. [3] It has around 1,500 brands of wine and 200 various beer brands. [4]

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Largest Vynoteka store is located in Kaunas. [5]

Vynoteka has been operating since 1991. Currently there are 91 store in Lithuania, Latvia and Poland combined. [6]

In 2022, due to sanctions on Russia Vynoteka stoped sales of imported Russian beverages. [7]

History

In 1991, Gelsva, UAB company was opened. [3]

In 2001, the company started producing mineral water "Žalia Giria". [3]

In 2005, the first Vynoteka shop was opened in Lithuania. [3]

In 2010, the first Vynoteka shop was opened in Poland. [3]

In 2012, the first Vynoteka shop was opened in Latvia. [3]

In 2022, an online shop was launched. [3]

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  2. 1 2 "Gelsva, UAB revenue, profit". www.rekvizitai.vz.lt.
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  6. "About us", www.vynoteka.lt
  7. "Rusiškos degtinės atsisakė ir "Vynoteka"", www.15min.lt