{"id":9575,"date":"2026-09-25T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=9575"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T07:52:19","slug":"rytas-vilnius-extends-partnership-with-retail-chain-norfa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/rytas-vilnius-extends-partnership-with-retail-chain-norfa\/","title":{"rendered":"Rytas Vilnius extends partnership with retail chain Norfa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas Vilnius and Lithuanian retail chain Norfa have extended their partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Having begun its journey in 1997 with its first store in Vilnius, Norfos ma\u017emena returned to the club\u2019s sponsor roster in 2021. Today, the Lithuanian-owned retail chain operates 160 stores across 65 cities and towns nationwide, holding one of the strongest positions in the domestic retail market. The company consistently invests in store modernization, technological innovation, and energy efficiency, placing a strong emphasis on domestic producers and product freshness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Dainius Dundulis, shareholder of Norfos ma\u017emena, highlighted that practical considerations and the club\u2019s evident accountability drove the decision to extend the sponsorship:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u201cWe have partnered with the club for several years now, so we know and appreciate this organization\u2019s approach to business very well. We also value the team\u2019s fighting spirit on the court and its ability to maximize available resources, often achieving what seems possible and sometimes even more,\u201d said Dundulis. \u201cWe want to contribute to these efforts and victories, and we hope the team maintains its tenacity, bringing many more memorable triumphs to the capital.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Martynas Giga, CEO of Rytas Vilnius, emphasized that the club\u2019s ambitions stem from its competitive drive on the floor:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u201cOur objective always remains the same: to fight for victory in every game and strive for top honors. That demands not only the utmost dedication on the court, but also reliable backing off it. We share a common philosophy with Norfa\u2014both focused on delivering results and persevering right down to the final second,\u201d stated Giga. \u201cHaving a partner that values our fighting spirit and actively contributes to achieving our goals gives the entire organization added confidence. We are delighted to continue this collaboration.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rytas Vilnius and Lithuanian retail chain Norfa have extended their partnership. Having begun its journey in 1997 with its first store in Vilnius, Norfos ma\u017emena returned to the club\u2019s sponsor roster in 2021. 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