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Bridgestone starts finding Russian buyer for assets in country

Bridgestone starts finding Russian buyer for assets in country

Japan’s producer of tires Bridgestone, which suspended the operation of its facility in Ulyanovsk and new investments in Russia in March, has started the process of finding a local buyer for its Russian assets, according to a statement …

Ford to exit Russia after joint venture stake sale

Ford to exit Russia after joint venture stake sale

Ford Motor Co said it would exit Russia as it has finalized a deal to sell its 49% stake in the Russia-based Sollers Ford joint venture for a "nominal" undisclosed price. The U.S. automaker took a $122 million …

Zara owner to sell business in Russia to Daher Group

Zara owner to sell business in Russia to Daher Group

The Spanish group Inditex, which owns the Zara and Bershka brands, will sell its business in Russia to the Daher group. This is stated in the message on the company's website. "Inditex has reached an initial agreement to sell …

Kia the latest automaker to eye exiting Russia

Kia the latest automaker to eye exiting Russia

South Korea’s Kia Corp. sees volatility rising in Russia, and in a worst-case scenario, may shutter its business entirely, an executive said Tuesday.  “If you ask me one negative factor for sales, I’d …

Richest Russians hit with losses of $93.6 bln - report

Richest Russians hit with losses of $93.6 bln - report

Russia’s richest businessmen have seen their wealth thin out by $93.6 bln year-to-date. Renova Group founder Viktor Vekselberg tops the list with his fortune plunging by $11.2 bln to $7.24 bln as of September 1, 2022, Bloomberg …

Electrolux leaving Russian market

Electrolux leaving Russian market

Sweden's Electrolux has decided to exit Russia and sell its business in the country to the local management, the home appliance maker said on Friday. "Electrolux has no production in Russia and will not supply any appliances to …

Ericsson and Nokia to leave Russian market

Ericsson and Nokia to leave Russian market

Ericsson will wind down its operations in Russia in coming months, the Sweden-based telecommunication equipment producer said on Monday. "Since the announcement of indefinite suspension of business operations in Russia in April …

Turkey takes over Reebok’s stores in Russia

Turkey takes over Reebok’s stores in Russia

Sports products from Reebok will appear in the Russian stores again thanks to the Russian legal entity of the Turkish holding FLO, the brand's call center told RIA Novosti. At the same time, it is emphasized that the exact dates for …

Lindt to leave Russian market

Lindt to leave Russian market

Lindt & Spruengli has made the decision to withdraw from the Russian market, the Switzerland-based chocolate and confectionery producer said on its official website. "Following its announcement on March 9, 2022, the Lindt & …

Siemens Energy to leave Russia this autumn

Siemens Energy to leave Russia this autumn

German’s energy company Siemens Energy has announced the start of withdrawing from Russian assets, which it plans to complete by this autumn, according to a statement released on Monday. "Siemens Energy started the …

Sberbank cuts interest rates on loans for small businesses

Sberbank cuts interest rates on loans for small businesses

Russia's Sberbank has cut interest rates on loans for small businesses, the bank’s press service reported. The lowest rate is 12.4% per annum can be obtained if a company takes a loan to purchase real estate for commercial …

Otis announces sale of its Russian business

Otis announces sale of its Russian business

Otis announced the sale of its business in Russia, the producer of elevators and hoisting equipment said in its press release. "The agreement on the sale of our Russian business has been achieved; the transaction is expected to be …

Tetra Pak transfers its division in Russia to local management

Tetra Pak transfers its division in Russia to local management

Food packaging and processing company Tetra Pak is handing over its Russian division to local management due to the inability to support the company's operations, the company said in a statement. Due to the cumulative impact of …

H&M Group to exit Russia, sell remaining inventory

H&M Group to exit Russia, sell remaining inventory

H&M has decided to initiate a process of winding down its business in Russia, as part of which it will reopen stores to sell remaining inventory, the Swedish clothing company said in a statement on Monday. H&M Group has run …

Cosmetics retailer Lush closing business in Russia

Cosmetics retailer Lush closing business in Russia

British cosmetics manufacturer and retailer Lush plans to close all of its remaining stores in Russia, national daily Kommersant reported on Tuesday, citing three retail real estate consultants. Lush plans to only maintain its online …