The creator of the “Fantastico Group“ Valeri Nikolov has passed away at the age of 74, dariknews.bg reported.
“He left a bright mark of a life filled with hard work, dedication and an unwavering pursuit of innovation and development. We will always remember him with his free spirit as a rock musician. The courage of a visionary who changed the standards for modern commerce in Bulgaria“, says the message from his family.
The loved ones recall “his generosity towards significant projects in the field of education and culture“. With his aspiration to always be good people and fantastic professionals. He will forever be in our hearts, the statement added.
„Fantastico Group“ Ltd. was founded in 1991 by Valeri Nikolov and as of 2025 its ownership remains in his family. The company employs over 3,000 people. Its main activity is the management of the „Fantastico“ supermarket chain, which as of August 2025 included 47 stores, mainly in Sofia.