Welcome to the time machine of Belgrade shopping! At the very spot where on April 28, 1962, the first self-service store in then Yugoslavia opened, at Cvetni Square, the renovated Maxi now shines – a modern store with a spirit of history. Sounds like a fairy tale? It’s not! This is the story of a place that has changed how Belgraders shop for over six decades.
Picture the scene from 1962: people choosing goods from shelves themselves for the first time, carrying wire baskets, greeted by smiling and helpful staff. It was a shock for shoppers back then but the start of a shopping revolution. Today, in the same place, Maxi got a fresh new look – modernly equipped, with 600 square meters of sales space, a rich selection of fresh products, a bakery, and a butcher’s shop that lure you in with their smells.
But it’s not just the space that’s new. At the heart of the Maxi team are people like Zorica Stojaković, the current manager, and Rada Vlahović, a former manager and loyal shopper, who have been part of this story for decades. Rada spent 38 years working at Maxi on Cvetni Square and now, as a customer, still feels the belonging and warmth of the place.
The renovated Maxi isn’t just a store – it’s a living museum of modern shopping, with graffiti and panels telling the story of the first days of self-service in Yugoslavia. Every step inside is like a journey through time, but with all the perks of the 21st century.
This Maxi proves that tradition and modernity can go hand in hand. As the world changes and online shopping grows, Maxi at Cvetni Square reminds us that real shopping isn’t just about goods, but about people, community, and memories.
If you’ve ever been to Maxi at Cvetni Square, you know what we mean. If not, maybe it’s time to drop by and feel the magic yourself. And if you have a story from Maxi, share it – who knows, maybe your anecdote will be the next legend!
And hey, if you think shopping is just a boring chore, Maxi will prove you wrong. Because here, at Cvetni Square, shopping is an art, a tradition, and an adventure all in one. So, who’s up for a little nostalgia and a shopping spree? Comment, laugh, or just enjoy the memories – anything goes!
