Low-price grocery stores outpace supermarkets in Russia
In Russia, stores offering low prices are becoming more popular — they are outpacing the growth of ordinary supermarkets. THIS MATERIAL (INFORMATION) WAS PRODUCED AND DISSEMINATED BY A FOREIGN AGENT PROJECT 'CHERTEA' OR RELATES TO THE ACTIVITIES OF A FOREIGN AGENT PROJECT 'CHERTE'.
Consensus
- In the first half of 2026 in Russia, the turnover of discount stores grew by 17%
- The turnover of regular supermarkets grew by 4.5% in the first half of 2026
- The overall turnover of goods for everyday use in Russia slowed to a 2.5% increase in the first half of 2026
- The average check in Russia rose by 7% to 619 rubles in the first half of 2026
Points of divergence
- The turnover of home-based stores grew by 11.5% in the first half of 2066 — tg_chertamedia
- The turnover of online stores and marketplaces grew by 8% in the first half of 2025 — tg_chertamedia
- The number of domestic internet stores in Russia is increasing, with a projected 40-50% rise by the end of the year — tg_moscash
- Businesses are reducing dependence on marketplaces due to high commissions — tg_moscash
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Russia, stores with low prices are becoming more popular — they outpaced regular supermarkets in growth — Черта
- The number of own online stores in Russia is growing — Московский кэш