Anna Katsimba

FOURLIS Group of Companies

FOURLIS Group is one of the leading group of companies in Greece and the Balkans in providing quality consumer durable goods. The commercial activity is expanding in Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. FOURLIS Group is the successor of FOURLIS BROS S.A., which is dedicated in investing to its employees and to the quality of the workplace and the innovative infrastructure along with the functional relationships with suppliers, since 1950. By these means, it manages to achieve high levels of productivity and to maximize customers' satisfaction. The Group is an official member of the Global Compact of the UN since 2008, proving in practice its commitment to responsible business. It remains firmly active in the development process, with substantial contribution to the Greek economy. Education and training of workforce, regular and fair assessment at all levels as well as commitment to the Group's values – "Integrity", "Respect" and "Efficiency "​- continue to be the significant comparative advantages through which the Group seeks to achieve its objectives. The Strategy of the Group is to expand through companies which focus in retail commerce. The Group's entrance into growing sectors such as household equipment, sporting goods and real estate is one of the basic pillars on which it developed and it will continue to develop in the future. In order to accomplish its goals, the Group aims to: - Focus on the expansion of the commercial and service areas. - Promote synergies within the Group and develop alliances with other companies. - Adapt constantly so that the Group is always ready to face increasing needs and new conditions arising in the market. - Keep its personnel aware at all times of new developments in the industry and provide ongoing professional training FOURLIS Group is active in the following divisions: - Retail Home Furnishings (IKEA) - Retail Sporting Goods (INTERSPORT, THE ATHLETE'S FOOT) - Real Estate Investments (TRADE ESTATES REIC)