LARNACA MARCH 1988
The first Orphanides Supermarket opens in Larnaca with a two story building providing a vast choice of foodstuff on the ground floor and a variety of household and other non food items on the second. It introduced the concept of comfort, choice and unbeatable prices to the Cypriot consumers who embraced it and quickly made it their first choice for shopping.

LIMASSOL NOVEMBER 1995
A supermarket that set new standards opens in Limassol. 19.000 sq. metres and two levels of sheltered parking for 1300 cars, it was an instant success. The new Orphanides Super store was the richest, most comfortable, and best value for money choice on the island.

LIMASSOL NOVEMBER 1998
The first Shopping mall in Cyprus. 16 shops were added, under the same roof with the existing Orphanides Supermarket in Limassol offering new shopping options.

DECEMBER 1998
Laiki Yperagora Orphanide Ltd goes Public. Following the company's Strategic growth plan Orphanides becomes the first Supermarket chain to successfully list in the Cyprus Stock Exchange.

INTRODUCTION OF THE ORPHANIDES BONUS CARD
During the same period the richest customer reward scheme was introduced. Orphanides Bonus Card attracted thousands of consumers who became members of the scheme within just a few months.

SEPTEMBER 1999
A new Orphanides Supermarket opens in the Paralimni region expanding the company's presence to the free Famagusta area. The consumers response was enthusiastic from the first day of its operation.

NOVEMBER 1999
On November the 6th, the richest, largest and by far the most modern Shopping Center in Cyprus opens its doors to the public in Nicosia. This included a unique shopping Mall with 50 shops and an Orphanides Supermarket offering everything that a consumer might ask for.

A NEW CENTURY
By the end of 2000 Laiki Yperagora Orphanide Ltd becomes the first chain of Supermarkets with presence in all the cities of Cyprus. Three new Orphanides Supermarkets open, one in the Zakaki area in Limassol and two in Paphos.

MAY 2004
New Orphanides Supermarket opens in Ormidia Village, sales area 700 sq. m., 6 checkouts, parking for 100 cars

SEPTEMBER 2004
New Orphanides Supermarkets open expanding the company's presence, one in Larnaca with sales area 1.350 sq. m., 6 checkouts, parking for 50 cars and one in Limassol with sales area 600 sq. m., 4 checkouts

TODAY
10 Supermarkets with a total of 47.000 square meters selling space and 2 Shopping Malls, extending from the free Famagusta area to Paphos, add up to the NoI Hypermarket Chain in Cyprus.