Verny, the federal-level network of grocery stores is entering Yekaterinburg, where 10 discount stores will open under this brand by the end of 2013. The chain was founded by the ex co-owner of X5 Retail Group, Andrey Rogachev, in July 2012. As PMR reported in February, in Q4 2012 Verny launched 33 stores in Moscow, Moscow Province, St. Petersburg and Leningrad Province. The company has announced around 130 new openings throughout the country.
Source: www.russiaretail.com