French sports goods chain Decathlon has confirmed that it continues to supply limited quantities of products to the country following the sale of assets in Russia. This was reported by RIA News.
“To complete the transaction, it was decided to supply a limited quantity of products for a limited period of time, in accordance with current local and international regulations,” the press service said, according to the agency.
The agency explained that the deliveries were made to help the new business owner set up his mechanisms and save the business. At the beginning of 2023, Russian APM acquired the Decathlon business and began preparations to launch the Desport store chain.
Before that, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia Viktor Evtukhov statedHe said the first Desport sporting goods stores would open on the site of former Decathlon outlets at the end of November.
Previously Adidas and Reebok started It is sold under the ASP brand in Russia.