Retail at the core.
Growth across the region.
Umai Group keeps investing in Kyrgyzstan and builds a platform for food retail, logistics and distribution in Central Asia.
01 / Strategic priorities
Seven priorities
for the coming years.
The holding structure lets each business grow independently while the group invests in what they share.
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01
Retail as the core
Continued investment in Kyrgyzstan and new stores in every format.
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02
Investment projects
New projects financed together with international partners.
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03
Logistics development
A modern principal distribution centre in Bishkek.
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04
Digital transformation
Globus Online delivery, the Globus app and digital services for shoppers.
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05
Geographical expansion
A regional business in Central Asia, starting with Kazakhstan.
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06
Support for local producers
Access to the shelves of every chain for domestic producers and farmers.
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07
International cooperation
Work with international institutions and brands such as IFC and SPAR.
02 / Investment project
A new distribution centre
in Bishkek.
Umai Group partnered with IFC for a $50 million facility to build a centralised distribution centre that will become the principal hub of the group.
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01
Multi-temperature
Storage for dry, fresh and frozen goods under one roof.
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02
EDGE certification
A building designed for efficient use of energy, water and materials.
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03
Mid-2027
Expected completion of the project.
03 / Digital
Digital transformation
Retail that works
online and offline.
Online delivery, a mobile app and one loyalty programme connect the group's stores with shoppers wherever they are.
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01
Globus Online
Grocery delivery from more than 30 categories, ordered on the website or in the app.
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02
Globus app
A bonus card, product of the day, price checks and favourites in one app.
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03
One QR code
A single loyalty code that collects bonuses in every Globus store.
04 / Growth
From one store
to two countries.
In 2026 the group formed a holding structure, brought in IFC financing and entered Kazakhstan.
- 220+
- stores in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
- $50M
- IFC facility
- 49
- Vkusnaya Korzinka supermarkets
- 22,000+
- jobs expected through suppliers and farmers
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2002
The first Narodny store
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2015
Globus launches
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2021
Dostor hard discount
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2023
SPAR in Kyrgyzstan
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2026
Holding structure and Kazakhstan
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2027
New distribution centre in Bishkek