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Competition on marketplaces is becoming increasingly difficult: Russian retailers
Some Russian sporting goods suppliers are considering moving away from working with marketplaces, citing fierce competition, rising fees and risk of losing identity. Alpindustria, a prominent brand of outdoor goods, faces a dilemma regarding whether to sell its goods through marketplaces, Vitaly Kalaida, Deputy Head of the Alpindustria commercial department, ...
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C-Suite Interview
Interview with Kant’s VP: “The holy place is never empty”
An interview with Maxim Vinogradov, VP of Russia’s retailer Kant.
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News briefs
Despite the turbulence, Russia's Kant says business was good in 2022
Last year, Russian sporting goods retailer Kant saw an improvement in its operational performance, according to Maxim Vinogradov, owner of Kant. “We see an overall decline in sales on the [Russian sporting goods] market, but thanks to the withdrawal of some competitors, those who stayed see their sales and revenue ...
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Russia’s Kant sees spike in sales during winter months
Russian sporting goods retailer Kant reported that the current winter season is going exceptionally well: Sales in November-December were up 30 to 40 percent compared to the same period last year. In January, sales declined slightly, but were still 15 to 20 percent higher than last year. Maxim Vinogradov, co-owner ...
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Russian government postpones shoe tagging
Russia’s Prime Minister, Alexey Mishustin, has postponed the compulsory tagging of footwear in the domestic market from March 1 to July 1, according to a decree posted on the Russian government’s website on March 3.