The Russian subsidiary of French supermarket chain Auchan quashed rumours of an impending sale on Monday, saying it continued to operate for the benefit of the local population. "Rumours of a sale of Auchan Russia and its leaving the Russian market have recently multiplied and we have repeatedly denied them,
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The company "does not comment on rumors and will continue its activities," it said. Auchan has 230 stores in Russia with about 30,000 people employed, AFP said. The Belarusian president also said that he hopes that some sort of a solution to the conflict in Ukraine will be found this year
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he would seek closer cooperation with Belarus after authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko won - as expected - presidential elections on the weekend.
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Although operation of the chain’s 230 stores in Russia was transferred to local management in 2023, Auchan is one of the few French firms to remain in the country. “Rumours of a sale of Auchan ...