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Russian Federation

Mandatory footwear labeling is introduced in Russia

Jul 20, 2020 / Russian Federation
After several delays and despite the continuing complaints by market operators, Russian authorities have introduced a mandatory labelling of footwear on the domestic market. This is effective since the 1st of July and applies to domestic and imported footwear

Obuv: spring edition rescheduled to May

Mar 5, 2020 / Russian Federation
EXPOCENTRE AO and BolognaFiere S.p.A. (Italy) have informed the markets that Obuv. Mir Kozhi 2020. Spring has been rescheduled to the 12th to the 15th of May

Obuv Rossii starts cooperation with AliExpress

Dec 12, 2019 / Russian Federation
As part of its expansion within the marketplaces, Obuv is making available products from main brand Westfalika on marketplace Tmall (a part of AliExpress Russia)

Two digits growth for Obuv Rossii

Aug 21, 2019 / Russian Federation
The Russia-based company has announced second quarter and first half results marked by two digits growth in the group's consolidated revenue

Obuv Rossii reinforces position in Russian market

Jan 18, 2019 / Russian Federation
The Russian-based footwear company opened 48 new franchising stores across the country in 2018, bringing the total number of franchises to 161. As a result, the total retail chain of Obuv Rossii exceeds more than 700 outlets

Obuv Rossii: revenue up by 6.3%

May 18, 2018 / Russian Federation
The Russia-based group announced unaudited financial results for the 1st quarter of 2018

Obuv Rossii with good year

Jan 31, 2018 / Russian Federation
The Russia-based retail footwear chain closed the year with revenue growth of 8%. A good performance in the year the company held an IPO and raised 100 million US dollars in the transaction

The recovery of Russian imports

Dec 5, 2017 / Russian Federation
In the first semester of 2017, footwear imports by Russia increased by 41.9% in volume and by 32.6% in value. After the growth registered in 2016, the country seems to be on the recovery path

Obuv Rossii raises 100 million USD in IPO

Nov 1, 2017 / Russian Federation
One of the main players in the mid-price footwear segment in Russia has held an IPO on the Moscow Exchange, raising 100 million US dollars in the operation

Obuv Rossii plans IPO

Sep 27, 2017 / Russian Federation
The Russia-based footwear retail group Obuv Rossii has announced an initial public offering (IPO) of its ordinary shares. As a result, 60% of the company’s shares should be available on the Moscow Stock Exchange

Russia renews export ban on hides and skins

Jul 26, 2016 / Russian Federation
The temporary measure has been extended on some products considered critical for the Russian economy

Russia bans exports of semi-finished leather

Dec 4, 2015 / Russian Federation
The measure will be in place for the period running from the 30th of November to the 30th of May 2016

Moscow hit with shoe store closures

Jul 3, 2015 / Russian Federation
Local media are reporting that an estimated 7% of all garment and footwear shops in Moscow have closed as a consequence of the ongoing economic crisis

Russia increases footwear imports

Jul 3, 2014 / Russian Federation
During 2013 the Russian Federation imported 334 million pairs of footwear valued at 4 277.8 million USD, with quantities stable (0.7% variation compared to 2012) and growth in value (up by 6.9%). Exports registered solid two digits growth
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