HISTORY

1928

S. Athanassiou & Co was established as a tobacco retail outlet

1954

Introduced R.J. Reynolds brands into Greek DF

1969

cooperation started 

1970’s

Distribution of imported cigarettes in the Greek market
(HOUSE OF PRINCE, AUSTRIA TABAK, GALLAHER)

1981

ATHANASSIOU S.A. was established into current format by Evangelos Vasileiou

1986

Introduced Roll-Your-Own in the Greek Market
(DRUM, SAMSON)

1999

cooperation was established (R.J. Reynolds acquisition by Japan Tobacco Int'l)

2002

Moved into current fully owned premises

2011

Management passed to 3rd generation

2013

Business expanded by entering the food category

2015

Collaboration with CLIPPER and PÖSCHL TABAK

2019

Expansion in wholesale through our subsidiary in Corinth, Greece

2020

Partnership was established with Sante

2021

Partnerships established with the well-known Cigars manufacturers

2022

Partnership was established with Ludwig, member of Krüger Group.

2023

Partnership was established with Westnet, member of Olympia Group.