The Kremlin called the condition for the return of Western brands to Russia

“We did not see any message with reference to the western brands themselves that they will return to Moscow. On a competitive basis, they can return, continue competition with Russian manufacturers, this is a completely normal world trade practice. This competition would be of consumer interest, that is, you and me, ”said Peskov in an informative session on Monday, February 17.

Previously, the Union of Shopping Centers (STC) said they offered to return to Russia Uniqlo, H&M and Inditex (Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and other brands) that left the Russian market in 2022. They pointed out that they are ready to promote dialogue, Solve logistics problems and maintain “reimbursement without obstacles” of foreign companies.

The STC reported that they interviewed more than 100 larger shopping centers in Russia to discover their willingness to cooperate with UNIQLO, Inditex and H&M. According to the survey, more than half of the mall confirmed the will to start working with these companies again, offering current facilities for immediate lease or forced to “quickly release squares.”

• Previously in the union said that Inditex is in a private negotiation to return to Russia. According to the organization, for this, the period of “defrost” should come in relations between Russia and the West.

• The fact that foreign companies return to Russia were reported by Telegram channels. According to Mash, Inditex “studies the situation in the market, increases files and documents” to quickly resume work in the country. According to Shot, several former employees of the Uniqlo store received a question from the former leader about his willingness to return to work.