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Over the year, the price of a 180-gram pack of butter fell by 7% — to 205 rubles. In the economy segment, the decline reached 19%. Experts disagree: some link the cheapening to increased supply and cheaper raw materials, while others believe the period of falling prices is nearing its end.
Otabek YusupovFollowing the 'Be Ready' campaign launched on 22 October, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged Britons to keep a stock of water, canned food and basic equipment at home in case of emergencies. Retailers are reporting a sharp rise in sales: canned food up 40%, radios up to 160%, torches nearly fourfold. Some items have already sold out.
Otabek YusupovOn Saturday, 24 October 2026, retail outlets in central Brussels closed their windows with wooden panels amid social media calls for a new gathering following the looting of 17 October. Luxury brands and small shops took precautions; clashes with police ultimately proved limited.
Otabek YusupovThe Krasnoye & Beloye alcohol retail chain is cutting the volume of goods accepted per delivery by 70–75% — to no more than a third of a truck at a time. The company explains this as a desire to reduce stock at distribution centers, while sources of Kommersant link the changes to the risk of drone attacks on warehouses.
Sevara AzamovaThe «Krasnoye & Beloye» alcohol retail chain is reducing goods acceptance from suppliers to one third of a truckload at a time, so that stocks do not accumulate in warehouses and are not at risk of destruction during drone attacks. This is reported by «Kommersant» citing sources in the food market. The company confirmed that it is testing different approaches to reduce storage volumes and speed up delivery to stores. Suppliers are unhappy about rising logistics costs. The measure replaces a summer agreement that would have released the retailer from liability for goods destroyed during UAV attacks.
Sevara AzamovaBy the end of September 2026, about 60 Russian companies had begun shrinking their retail networks or changing their operating format, according to an NF Group study. 35% of such brands decided to completely abandon offline locations, and the number of those revising their strategy grew by 54% compared with the second quarter. Clothing and footwear sellers are the most affected.
Sevara AzamovaAmid prolonged inflation, Japanese entertainment centers are installing claw machines stocked with eggs, rice, toilet paper and detergents. The 'prize game' market grew to 417.7 billion yen in 2024, and retailers, including Aeon Fantasy, are opening special zones to attract budget-conscious families.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to NF Group data cited by Vedomosti, in 2026 about 60 retailers in Russia decided to reduce the number of stores — 54% more than in the second quarter. The clothing and footwear segment carries out optimization most often; 35% of brands are closing all offline locations.
Javlon TursunovMoona founder Saida Azim told Spot how she moved from Moscow to Tashkent in 2022 and created a concept store with niche international brands. The project, with investments of about 10 billion soums, opened offline in February 2024, brings together 27 labels, develops a café and pop-ups in Moscow and Tashkent, and has an average check of about $1,100.
Javlon TursunovFrench retail giant Carrefour said riots across the country will hit profits: around 50 stores were looted, with expected operating profit losses of €80–200 million. The company's shares fell more than 13%, and the earnings-per-share growth forecast was cut.
Javlon TursunovThe growth of online purchases in the UK — 27.3% of all retail sales in August versus 18.1% in 2019 — has pushed even Primark, which for years refused to sell online, to launch home delivery. Shoppers explain the shift by the inconvenience of offline shopping, size ranges and prices, while analysts warn that the returns policy will be the decisive factor.
Nilufar KarimovaIn Lyngby, Denmark, the startup Hive Robots has been training humanoid robots, together with the Føtex chain (Salling Group), to stock shelves after stores close since June. The robots are trained by an operator wearing VR goggles, and they are manufactured by China's Unitree. By early 2027, the startup hopes for autonomous night-time stocking of individual items.
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