No international brands, No problem, says Russian Shoppers
TsUM department store, is one of the last places Russians can get hold of authentic luxury items. Chanel, like many others, said it was pausing its business in Russia. Pausing because of “increasing concerns about the current situation”. International fashion companies from Adidas to Zara; have suspended operations in Russia as a result of Moscow’s decision; to send thousands of troops into Ukraine at the end of February; and Nike is one of the few to commit to a complete pullout from the market. Whether we have them or not, shopper Alexandra Moskunova told Reuters at the mall in Khovrino; “I am impartial on this. “I can live without them contentedly.” Irina Stakhanova, a different client, remarked: “I just really liked H&M and another one that I can’t recall. To improve my attitude, I simply need something; that fits well and looks de