Retail

Russia Bans Foreigners From Retail Sales Jobs

Under a new law that went into effect this week, non-Russians will not be allowed to work as salespeople in shops and markets.

Popularity: 1% [?]

April 4, 2007

Russian Cell Phone Retailer Tsifrograd Ups Outlets by 37% Year-to-Date

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Russian mobile handset retailer Tsifrograd has increased the number of its outlets 37% since January 1 to 1,300 as of Monday, the company said Monday.

Popularity: 1% [?]

December 11, 2006

Panasonic Goods Face Ban by Russian Retailers

Model Donna Feldman presents Panasonic's flat-panel televisions in Tokyo. Photo: AFP

Russian electronics chains plan to stop selling products made by Panasonic, because they don’t want to have to buy its goods through middlemen, Bloomberg news reports.

Popularity: 2% [?]

December 6, 2006

Evroset Planning IPO for 2008

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Evroset, Russia’s largest mobile phone retailer, expects to sell about 20 percent of its shares in an initial public offering planned for 2008.

Popularity: 2% [?]

X5 and Sedmoy Continent Contend for 50% Stake in Kopeika

According to Russian press reports, domestic retailers X5 Retail Group and Sedmoy Continent are contending for a 50% stake in Kopeika discount chain.

Popularity: 1% [?]

December 5, 2006

Dufry Wins Contract for Duty Free Shops at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow

Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow

Dufry Group, a Swiss duty-free retailer, said it won a contract to operate shops at Moscow international airport.

Popularity: 3% [?]

November 29, 2006