Russian retail sector consolidates and goes online

Russian retail sector consolidates and goes online
The turnover of the Russian food retail industry grew by 1.4% in 2019 to reach US$223.9 billion. The sector continues to consolidate, with the share of the top ten fast-moving […]
Tue 18/08/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Strawberry and politics in Russia

Strawberry and politics in Russia
The season of strawberry has started in Moscow region, but it is still uncertain whether the consumers will enjoy local berries. As in often happens in Russia, political reasons might […]
Thu 02/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

X5 Group reports five-fold increase in online sales

X5 Group reports five-fold increase in online sales
Russian retail giant X5 reports a 470% increase in online sales in the space of one year. Total revenue in the year up to April 2020 amounted to €21.3 million, […]
Mon 11/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

New challenges, new opportunities

New challenges, new opportunities
Almost all the wold currently overcomes a most complicated period caused by the rapid spread of the contagious disease. Economic recession and confinement influence negatively the sales at consumer markets. […]
Mon 04/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Russia imposes temporary ban on Chinese citrus imports

Russia imposes temporary ban on Chinese citrus imports
The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has announced a temporary ban on imports of citrus from China, following the detection of harmful organisms in shipments, according […]
Wed 22/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Limburg pip fruit sector demands government action

Limburg pip fruit sector demands government action
The Russian embargo on apples and pears has taken its toll on the Limburg pip fruit sector, which lost 40% of its market in one fell swoop, while also coming […]
Mon 13/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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