ATB and Silpo Launch Major Sales with Discounts Up to 50%.

Major Discounts at ATB and Silpo Supermarkets

According to Novyny.live: Significant discounts of up to 50% are now available on a wide range of popular items at ATB and Silpo supermarkets as of January 21. These promotions offer Ukrainian consumers a chance to save on everyday goods amidst broader economic pressures. For instance, Silpo is offering whiskey for 399 UAH, down from 849 UAH—a 53% saving. The same chain has also cut the price of instant coffee to 249.90 UAH from 501.50 UAH, marking a 50% reduction.

Promotional Offers at ATB

Over at ATB, customers can find milk chocolate priced at 99.90 UAH instead of 196.90 UAH, a discount of 49%. Another attractive deal is 0.8 kg of dumplings, available for 94.90 UAH, down from 172.90 UAH (a 45% saving). Other items on sale include:

• Potato chips for 29.90 UAH, reduced from 55.30 UAH (-45%)
• Imitation caviar for 42.90 UAH, down from 71.50 UAH (-40%)

Silpo's additional discounted products feature:

• 48% fat cheese for 29.90 UAH, down from 59.90 UAH (-50%)
• Cream cheese with herbs for 119 UAH, reduced from 229 UAH (-48%)
• Sweet cream butter for 69.99 UAH, down from 129 UAH (-46%)
• Sausages for 129 UAH, reduced from 219 UAH (-41%)

While these sales provide immediate relief, experts note a concerning long-term trend: the price of bread has increased by over 20% year-on-year. Volodymyr Chyzh, an expert, forecasts that by 2026, a loaf of bread could cost around 60 UAH. He attributes this potential increase of at least 10% to additional electricity costs resulting from damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Volodymyr Chyzh, expert

These supermarket promotions present a valuable opportunity for consumers to save on popular goods. However, the predicted rise in the cost of staple foods like bread underscores the importance of careful household budgeting in the coming years. The current discounts may help offset some of the broader inflationary pressures affecting basic food items.