History

  • 1976

    THE FIRST STORE IN ATHENS

    The story of Cava Konstantakopoulos begins in 1976, when Xenofon Konstantakopoulos, in November of the same year, founded a small business selling drinks and soft drinks, based in the area of ​​Ano Petralona in Athens. More specifically at 151 Trion Ierarxon Street, one of the most central streets in the area even today, where it remained for about 10 years. The main activity of the company was the retail sale and distribution of beer and soft drinks.

  • 1984

    THE NEXT GENERATION

    In 1984, Ioannis Konstantakopoulos, son of Xenofon Konstantakopoulos, joined the company. The following years saw a series of changes, which signaled the company's shift towards wholesale as well as the growth of its clientele.

    The cooperation with various importers begins, the purchase of drinks and the initiation of new agreements with some of the then new stores.

    The company's distribution network is renewed and increased and new staff are hired to meet the growing needs that are created.

  • 1986

    COLLABORATION WITH HORECA POINTS AND NEW HEADQUARTERS

    In April 1986, 10 years after our establishment, Cava Konstantakopoulos is developing at a rapid pace. The recognition of our efforts and the continuous increase of our clientele lead to the start of our cooperation with Horeca points.

    As the needs of our company grow, in proportion to the growth of its activity, it is imperative to change its headquarters. Thus, we are led to a new headquarters, without however moving away from our starting point. The new store is moving to 87 Trion Ierarxon Street, Ano Petralona.

  • 1987

    COLLABORATION WITH LARGE BEVERAGE IMPORTERS

    In 1987, Cava Konstantakopoulos, faithful to the path of development it follows, enters into its first collaborations with major importers of drinks and soft drinks (KAROULIAS, METAXAS, ALLIED DOMECQ, BOUTARIS, TRIA EPSILON) and expands its codebook, both in domestic products and in products import.

  • 1994

    PURCHASE OF KAVAS GOLFINOPOULOS

    1994 brings Cava Konstantakopoulos to an important point in its career. Acquires Cava Golfinopoulos, which is based in Thisio and operates in the neighboring area. At the same time, it is developing its fleet, in order to be able to respond to the increasing volume of demands.

  • 1995

    FINAL HEADQUARTERS

    In August 1995, after almost twenty years of activity in the wider area, our headquarters was moved to the place where it is still today, at 99 Trio Ierarxon Street in the area of Ano Petralona.

  • 2004

    PURCHASE OF CAVA MICHAILIDIS

    In 2004, another important milestone was added to the company's history. Cava Konstantakopoulos acquires Cava Michaelidis, based in Kato Petralona and significantly strengthens its fleet and workforce. In addition to retail trade, our company now invests with special emphasis on wholesale activity.

  • 2016

    FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION

    As happens in many family businesses, 2016 is the year that marks the entry and active activity of the younger generation at Cava Konstantakopoulos. With particular zeal and renewed energy, we are proceeding with the creation of a sales department, with continuous specialization and training of the staff both in the wine sector and in the sales sector.

  • 2018

    LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

    Cava Konstantakopoulos, following modern data and requirements, both in the area of ​​its activity and in the area of ​​commerce in general, continues its steady development. It renews its corporate image, so that it keeps up with the modern requirements of visual communication and introduces itself to the public with a new and fresh face, which highlights its timelessness. It reshapes and enriches its distribution network, so as to reflect the entry into this new era and finally seals its pursuit of further growth, with its entry into e-commerce.