On 19 July, the local store chain top! opened its second store in Riga, top! Āgenskalns, in accordance with the company’s development strategy. This store, which spans 521 sq m, is the 9th store of the domestic brand top! in Riga and the 209th store in the country. It is situated at 29 Mazā Nometņu Street in the Shopping Centre Āgenskalns. The store was established with an investment of over EUR 300,000, and will generate 10 employment opportunities.
“Top! stores have a strong presence in various regions of Latvia. However, due to the increasing consumer demand, we have made the decision to expand our store chain in Riga as well. In early July, we opened the store top! Teika. Today, we are thrilled to serve the residents of the Āgenskalns district with our latest addition, top! Āgenskalns. Our goal with top! is to provide a convenient store experience right in your neighbourhood. We carefully curate our selection to offer customers the best deals on everyday products. As usual, the store will offer a variety of items produced and grown in Latvia, including fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and ready-to-eat meals. We take pride in offering products made in the local top!, including buns baked on site, coffee roasted in Latvia and hot drinks to go. We also carry products from well-known and popular brands. We are delighted to announce that the opening of our new store has created several employment opportunities for the local community. We still have some vacancies available, so we invite you to join the team!” says Ilze Priedīte, Member of the Management Board of the store chain top!.
The store top! Āgenskalns, located in the Āgenskalns Shopping Centre, has been thoughtfully designed to ensure customers can easily find their way around. The store’s adjacent entrance area has been landscaped, and a cosy and comfortable interior has been created. The addition of new LED lighting and modern, energy-efficient technical equipment reflects a commitment to sustainable development. Furthermore, shoppers will have access to two standard checkouts and a self-service checkout. We have also provided a recreational area for the convenience of our customers, and the adjacent parking lot offers free parking for one hour. This service can be activated by entering the Shopping Centre Āgenskalns and registering the car’s licence plate number on the screen.
2024 marks a significant year of growth for the store chain top! owned by Latvian entrepreneurs. The store in Āgenskalns is already the fifth one opened this year. At the start of the year, three brand-new stores were opened in Jaunpiebalga, Grundzāle, and Aknīste. Then, in early July, the store in Teika welcomed its first customers. At the same time, the existing stores are undergoing reconstruction to enhance and upgrade the shopping experience for customers, and the work on opening new stores is in progress.
About the project developer Mārksmens SIA
Mārksmens SIA was founded in 1997 and is a 100% local company with Latvian capital. It has built a reputation as a trustworthy partner, committed to fair business practices, delivering quality products, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The company consistently strives to introduce innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of consumers. The company operates 33 top! stores, including 5 mini top! stores and 28 top! stores in various cities of Latvia. The brand’s success can be attributed to its local origin and strong competitive spirit. Additionally, the strategic placement of stores along the customer’s route and the relevant range of products, including a significant portion of locally produced goods, contribute to its appeal. Mārksmens SIA also offers its own products in its stores. The company has a certified butchery and a ready-to-eat food production facility in Dobele. Dace Broka, co-owner of the company, was recognised for her significant contributions to business development and was included in the list of the most powerful businesswomen in Latvia. The company has a workforce of over 400 individuals.
About the retail store chain top!
The retail store chain top! is the largest store chain owned by Latvian business and the third largest retail chain in Latvia. There are currently 209 food stores in Latvia operating under the trademark top!, owned by 12 local companies. In total, more than 4,000 jobs are provided, supporting local producers and suppliers across Latvia.
Information prepared by:
Ilze Priedite
Member of the Board and Marketing Director of the top! store chain
E-mail: pr@toppartika.lv