Two new signature supermarkets inaugurated
Milan, 11th December 2025 – Epta – Independent global player and leader specialised in commercial refrigeration – has recently supplied the refrigerated departments for two signature supermarkets operated by the renowned Silpo brand (part of the Fozzy Group retail organisation) which counts more than 250 stores across Ukraine.
Internationally recognised for redefining the standards of the themed supermarket concept in Europe, this retailer sets itself apart in the competitive landscape through the distinct thematic design of each store, transforming every store into a visually striking and highly attractive destination. The new supermarkets in Lviv and Vyshneve exemplify this approach, standing out as two of the most ambitious and eye-catching projects in the Ukrainian retail sector. The former is inspired by the history of cyberculture, while the latter takes its theme from the world of financial markets.
Covering 1,500 m², the stores provide the ideal setting for an immersive experience built around a visual narrative tracing technological evolution: in the first, from the earliest computers to the competitive world of online gaming; in the second, from the paper-based era of Wall Street to the cutting-edge realm of cryptocurrencies. The interior design, developed according to dedicated decorative schemes, blends themed scenographic elements, such as checkout counters resembling microchips, departments inspired by servers, or areas evoking a modern stock exchange, with Costan’s most advanced refrigeration solutions.
EPTA TRANSFORMS REFRIGERATION INTO A DESIGN STATEMENT
With the aim of enhancing the customer experience and fostering loyalty, Silpo has always focused not only on creating an experiential store design but also on ensuring the highest quality of its products, made possible by Epta’s most innovative preservation technologies. The exceptional functional, aesthetic, and layout versatility of all the Group’s solutions ensures their perfect alignment with the selected display concept for each department, transforming them into a genuine design feature.
For both supermarkets, Epta designed configurations combining self-service refrigerated units with traditional serve-over counters, creating an orderly flow that guides customers through the departments while enhancing product presentation. The interplay between vertical and horizontal models ensures a clear and coherent display of the assortment, in line with the established sales format.
Epta: Harnessing Technology and Sustainability for Fresh Produce
Epta, in charge of outfitting all refrigerated departments in both stores, selected the following models for the Fresh Produce section, a key differentiator in customers’ choice of store, customised in materials and colours:
Furthermore, the Vyshneve store incorporates in the Fresh Produce area the OutFit range self-service refrigerated unit, Silk, which offers an excellent balance between display volume and floor footprint, along with the complementary panoramic island, Chorus, dedicated to promotional sales.
“Our collaboration with Epta goes beyond design affinity, confirming the Group as a reliable technological partner for Silpo in the transition to fully natural and sustainable commercial refrigeration,” states Taras Nikolaienko, Silpo Director of Centralised Procurement, adding, “The installation of transcritical CO₂ systems, with ducted remote units, has also enabled significant energy savings, crucial in the Ukrainian context, which is marked by recurring energy crises.” He concludes, “This is particularly important considering that the Lviv store serves as a true resilience point for the community in the event of power outages, offering free Wi-Fi and charging stations, in line with the brand’s Customer Intimacy strategies”.
Epta. Preserving our planet with conscious innovation. Together.
EPTA – A multinational group specialising in commercial refrigeration, it operates worldwide through its brands Costan (1946), Bonnet Névé (1930), Eurocryor (1991), Iarp (1983), and Kysor Warren (1882). Epta positions itself on the domestic and international markets as a partner capable of producing and marketing complete refrigeration systems, thanks to the integration of specific product lines such as: traditional positive vertical and semi-vertical, vertical and negative horizontal refrigeration counters, incorporated unit counters (Plug-in) for the Retail, Food & Beverage and Ho.re.ca sectors, medium and large power units and a complete portfolio of pre- and after-sales services. Headquartered in Milan, it has more 8,000 employees, several production sites in Italy and abroad, and a capillary technical and commercial presence all over the world, guaranteed by more than 40 technical-commercial branches.
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