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Russia's Magnit To Buy Back Around 21.5% Of Shares From Western Investors

Russian retailer Magnit said it plans to buy back approximately 21.5% of its shares, finalising the results of a tender offer that could enable some Wester...

X5, Yandex Eats And Delivery Club Join Forces For Online Deliveries

Russia's X5 group has announced it is expanding its partnership with online delivery aggregators Yandex Eats and Delivery Club to offer delivery of food an...

Russia's Vkusvill Launches Nationwide Delivery From Moscow Darkstore

Russian retailer Vkusvill has announced the launch of nationwide delivery from its darkstore in Moscow with two partners for products with long shelf life.

U.N. Aid Chief In Moscow To Discuss Ukraine Grain Exports

U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths is in Moscow to discuss clearing the way for exports of grain and other food from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, a U.N. spokesp...

VkusVill Tests Cashierless Store In Moscow

Russian health food brand and food tech company, VkusVill has opened its first cashierless store in Moscow as part of a pilot project.

Russia's Ozon Express Launches Ready-To-Eat Meals Delivery Service

Russian e-grocery platform Ozon Express has launched a meal delivery service for ready-to-eat meals, offering salads and hot meals within a 60-minute or le...

Russia's SberMarket Develops 'Dark Store' Concept Alongside Wholesaler Metro

Russian online delivery service SberMarket has announced the development of a 'dark store' micro fulfilment centre alongside wholesale giant Metro. The...

Magnit Opens Two More 'Dark Stores' In Moscow

Russian retailer Magnit has announced the opening of two further 'dark stores' in Moscow, to assist with the processing of online orders. The stores are...