Smartphone shipments at major retailers fell 3-4 times in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, Kommersant reports.
According to Tatyana Skokova, Merlion’s Director for Distribution of the “Wide Distribution” division, “shelves in stores are already starting to empty.” Mostly missing iPhone and Samsung.
Andrey Tarasov, executive director of diHouse, confirmed the quality of the lost brands. He added that the “real shortage” of electronics will begin in September-October.
To increase the supply of equipment, stores began to regulate with the help of individuals who carry devices for parallel imports.
If in the past large distributors and official representative offices of vendors were mainly involved in deliveries, now a circle of players is involved – from representatives of entrepreneurs to the retailers themselves.
Kommersant’s source
M.Video-Eldorado said that there were no problems with the supply of gadgets.
We do not notice a shortage and regularly replenish and expand, current stocks both in assortment, that is, a variety of models and brands, and in choice, that is, a sufficient number of demanded goods, ensure the presence of demand.
Representative of M.Video-Eldorado
Re:Store, MegaFon and MTS also reported that there were no problems with the availability of equipment. [Коммерсантъ]
Source: Iphones RU
