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ZAKCRET S.A.

Every day for us is a new challenge that seeks to inspire and motivate the whole world about the benefits of sports. ZAKCRET SPORTS, is the largest Greek company in the field of sports and athleisure having a common vision of the continued supply of innovative sports goods and the optimal provision of services to consumers so that they always have an ally in their chosen sport.

We create a future of continuous progress, offering our passion for a healthy sports environment full of innovative products and services that will improve performance and create new dreams for a better future for everyone. Our innovative culture and team mentality are based on the triptych: body, mind, life.

For 48 years we try to select the best products and our unique services to please every consumer who visits one of the 35 ZAKCRET SPORTS stores throughout Greece!

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OUR VALUES

Our commitment to our values, with a priority on people, defines who we are and how we operate every day. Passion, Ethics, Customer Respect, Teamwork, Effectiveness, and Organization are the core values that have shaped ZAKCRET S.A. into a powerful brand, taking a leading role in the retail industry of sports, creating a modern and dynamically growing company with a dominant position in the retail.

OUR VISION

The vision of our company is continuous growth and providing innovative products that exceed the expectations of our consumers. Since the founding moment of ZAKCRET S.A., our goal has been to establish ourselves as the #1 reliable sporting goods retail company in Greece. Having tremendous respect for our consumers, we actively promote sports, offering a unique experience with great value to our customers, while consistently upholding our non-negotiable values.

store brands in Zakcret group

3

stores

35

sqm

20.000

logistic centers

3

employees

500

loyal customers

500.000
 
 
 
1975

ZAK-CRET launch

ZAKCRET Founded In 1975, with the 1 st sporting goods store under the ZAK-CRET brand name. Located at Veikou Avenue, in the city of Galatsi, following the ’70s jean n’ jacket fashion trend. In 1977, Galatsi welcomes the 2 nd ZAK-CRET store, which considered as one of the most iconic buildings of the area, offering sporting goods for the whole family.

1995

20 YEARS ZAK-CRET

ZAKCRET S.A. celebrates its 20 years in the retail industry, projecting a firm business course with the creation of 4 ZAK-CRET stores in total. Most of all, ZAK-CRET s brand name gains the customers love and trust, in the local markets of Athens.

1998

Zakcret Sports Rebranding

Two years before the new millennium arrives and been established in Athens retail industry, making a change is essential. ZAK-CRET stores change logo and proceed to a rebranding, with the name Zakcret Sports. The brand name everybody trusts and loves for the renewal of their casual and sportswear look.

2006

Private label production

Looking towards the future, ZAKCRET S.A. makes a bold business step, launching its own Private Label apparel.

2007

New Zakcret Sports stores

The will for constant improvement and the wide demand of our products, leads to a great opportunity for Zakcret Sports to expand their store chain. Two New Zakcret Sports stores are available to the public, in the cities of Peristeri and Chalandri.

2008

ΝΕW Zakcret Sports Logo

Zakcret Sports change again, with a new logo, that communicates the company’s modern and athletic character.

2008

Zakcret Sports go Online

The evolution of technology and the advancement of e-Commerce drive the creation of zakcret.gr. The variety of the Zakcret Sports e-shop, offers quick and easy solutions to whoever wants to shop online, with safety and user-friendly character.

2009-2013

New Zakcret Sports stores

The financial crisis that hits Greece, doesn’t bring the morale of ZAKCRET S.A. down. ZAKCRET S.A. continues to invest in the Greek economy with unbeaten work ethic, adding 4 more stores to the Zakcret Sports store chain. The new locations are in Pikermi, Korydallos, N. Ionia and Aigaleo.

2013

New headquarters

ZAKCRET S.A. plans the new strategy, from the new HQ, located at Spata. The sophisticated Headquarters of the company, house the merchandise and the workforce, aiming with optimism at the future’s challenges.

2015

NEW Zakcret Sports STORE

Zakcret Sports launched a new store at the country’s biggest port. The company welcomes the citizens and visitors of Piraeus, with an impressive 3-floor and 1.700 square meters sized building.

2016

New Zakcret Sports store

The remarkably successful course of Zakcret Sports stores leads to the opening of the company’s 1 st Flagship Store. The new store is located to the historic center of Athens, at Ermou Street, inside a luxurious neoclassical building.

2017

Venimo & district75 launch

Two new Private Labels launched from ZAKCRET S.Α., in order to fulfil various needs of the market, with quality apparel and footwear in very reasonable prices. DISTRICT75 is a sportwear Brand, for men, women and children. VENIMO focuses in the daily needs of an athlete, a sports team and clubs, with specialized collections of athletic footwear, clothing and accessories.

2017 – 2018

New Zakcret Sports stores

Zakcret Sports have their establishments in the southern suburbs of Attica and in the heart of Athens. Every visitor is welcome to enjoy the experience of Zakcret Sports, in the 1 st Store-within-a-store of ZAKCRET S.A., on the 3 rd floor of Shopping House, in Alimos, at Panepistimiou Street, and the iconic Square of N. Smyrni.

2018

“GROWTH AWARDS” Distinction

ΖΑΚCRET S.A. gets awarded as one of the top Greek companies, in the “Growth Awards” by Eurobank and Grant Thornton. the Growth awards was among the largest Greek Companies Due to the combination of high growth and healthiness.

2018

Sneaker cage stores & sneakercage.gr launch

ZAKCRET S.A. expands its’ activity into the sneaker culture, with the opening of the 1 st store, under the brand name SNEAKER CAGE, at Chalandri. Αn innovative space with high aesthetic, housing premium brands and exclusive items, for the tastes of every sneakerhead. Meanwhile, the e-shop sneakercage.gr launched, so everybody can elevate their urban collection from an Omni channel strategy . Sneakerheads allover Greece embraced SNEAKER CAGE with their love, leading to the opening of the 2 nd SNEAKER CAGE store, on the 3 rd floor of Athens Mall, at Maroussi.

2018

Outlet Center stores & outletcenter.gr launch

The continuing growth of ZAKCRET S.A., leads to a new project that appeals to everybody. OUTLET CENTER launches, the biggest outlet store in Attica, with two huge buildings in the size of 2.000 square meters, at Peristeri and Galatsi, and with the domain outletcenter.gr

2019

New Zakcret Sports stores

Being the oldest sporting goods retail company in Greece and the largest Greek sports retail company in Athens ZAKCRET S.A. proceeds to the next milestone, expanding the store chain with 2 stores in the country. The cities of Patras and Volos will now enjoy the Zakcret Sports experience, in person.

2019

New Zakcret Sports store

The same year, another Store-within-a-store comes to “life”. The famous Golden Hall welcomes Zakcret Sports, on the 1 st floor, inside the new unit of the country’s most premium shopping mall. In fact, right next to our store will be the hosted the Olympic Games Museum.

2019

3rd Sneaker cage store

SNEAKER CAGE also “visits” the Golden Hall, making it the 2 nd store at Maroussi, and the 3 rd premium spot, for the enthusiasts of sneakers and the street fashion.

2020

New Zakcret Sports store

The new decade finds the planet under the COVID-19 threat. Despite the drastic lifestyle changes all over the world, ZAKCRET S.A. continues to grow. This time, with what maybe the biggest milestone since its’ foundation, the expansion of the new flagship store of the chain to the center of Thessaloniki.

2021

New Zakcret Sports stores

In 2021, Zakcret Sports visit 2 more places of great strategic importance! The expansion of our retail network is continued, with the presence of Zakcret Sports in the cities of Chania & Larissa, where the athletics & sportswear enthusiasts will update their new look in our brand-new physical stores!

2021

Zakcret Sports Ermou store upgrade

Evolution is a constant need, for everyone. For this reason, we initiated the upgrade of our Flagship Store in Ermou Street, making it a modern spot, where innovation meets the passion for sporty & casual style, and elevates our customer experience pioneering digital experiences, social interactions & sustainable elements!

2021

4 th Sneaker cage store

This year’s closure couldn’t be more ideal for the sneaker culture fans, thanks to our new SNEAKER CAGE store, in one of Attica’s most crowded places! The favorite spot of every sneakerhead, opened its’ gates in the city of Korydallos!

2022

 

Although the pitfall of the pandemic continues to challenge the global community, the concerted actions of ZAKCRET S.A. led into growing its’ human resources. With an estimate of 450+ work force, our dynamic grows bigger than ever, without leaving behind not a single on of our Values that consists the company’s Vision!

2022

New Zakcret Sports store

On the 1st of April 2022, Zakcret Sports welcome a new member of their family in the beautiful city of Ioannina. Being the oldest sporting goods retail company in Greece and the largest Greek sports retail company in Athens, ZAKCRET S.A. gives customers the chance to update their new look in our brand-new physical store.

2023

New zakcret sports & Outlet Center stores

ZAKCRET S.A. continues the expansion of its stores with three new stores in capital city and countryside! The imposing OUTLET CENTER and the state-of-the-art Zakcret Sports welcome the people of Kalamata city in March, while a few days later another Zakcret Sports store makes its presence felt in the downtown of Kallithea city.

2023

New Zakcret Sports store

On May 24, the 2nd Zakcret Sports store in Thessaloniki opens its gates at 36 Ermou Street, in a spot with a long sports history that has a lot to say, but even more to write in the future, with the leading Greek sportswear company as a pillar!

2023

New Sneaker Cage store

On September 9th, the 5th SNEAKER CAGE store will make its debut at the Shopping House in Alimos. The 2 times awarded as the best Concept Store in the Fashion scene is popping up in the southern suburbs to welcome all fans of the sneaker culture in a place characterized by a modern futuristic aesthetic, pioneering digital experiences, social interactions, and sustainable elements.

2023

New Zakcret Sports stores

October finds ZAKCRET Sports in two new countryside locations! In Politikos and Kosmopolis Shopping Centers, the residents of Lamia and Komotini can now discover the smartest shopping choice at out stores, offering the best customer service experience and the widest variety of sports & lifestyle products.

ETHOS

ETHOS

Honesty, consistency and respect are the main characteristics of our people

PASSION - MOOD

PASSION & MOOD

We work with passion! We evolve every day and keep our positive mood and energy!

TEAMWORK

TEAMWORK

Everything we do, we do it right, with consistency and attention to detail.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

CUSTOMER FOCUS

The consumer and his needs are always at the center for us. Our goal is a unique service experience, supported by a multitude of services that aim to provide the best consumer experience.

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