Already 83 stores, or 74%, of Foxtrot chain are autonomous, they can continue full work in autonomous mode even in case of emergency power cuts, the company’s press service said.
“There is a desire and willingness among customers to buy appliances, which encourages us to continue our movement toward energy independence,” Acting Chief Operating Officer Danila Veklenko was quoted as saying in the release.
These stores are equipped with powerful charging stations, generators (own or in the mall), lanterns, lamps, satellite Internet systems, which allows us to provide quality service and all the stated services. Also – in a number of stores visitors can charge their gadgets and work with access to wi-fi.
In the future plans of the retailer – to expand the list of stores that can fully operate regardless of the power outage schedule. Particular attention will be paid to the installation of satellite internet systems or the introduction of effective solutions in conjunction with regional providers to improve the operation of services that are directly dependent on the availability of internet: digital payment types, online ordering, etc.
As reported, Foxtrot started the process of providing its retail chain with autonomous power supplies after the first massive rocket attacks in October 2022.
“Foxtrot” is one of the largest retail chains in terms of the number of stores and sales of electronics and home appliances in Ukraine. As of early 2022, the brand is omni-channel (offline and online sales). As of January there are 114 stores in the network, 2 of which are in the format of Internet-order points.
The Foxtrot brand is developed by the Foxtrot group of companies. The co-founders are Valery Makovetsky and Gennady Vykhodtsev.
