In Russia, major retail chains are proposing that suppliers cover…
In Russia, major retail chains are proposing that suppliers cover logistics costs. The largest retail chains are discussing the possibility of having suppliers handle the distribution of goods to stores and distribution centers, according to Kommersant citing sources from the market.
Consensus
- Major Russian retail networks are discussing with suppliers the possibility of suppliers handling delivery of goods to stores and distribution centers.
- The shift in logistics responsibility is driven by concerns over disruptions to logistics infrastructure due to attacks on Wildberries' warehouses.
- The proposed changes are expected to increase costs and potentially raise retail prices.
- The retail networks are concerned about the reliability of their logistics chains amid ongoing attacks.
- The network 'Красное и белое' has proposed a supplementary agreement that removes its liability for destroyed goods, including due to drone strikes.
- The discussions are based on reports from 'Коммерсант' citing market sources.
Points of divergence
- One of the options is for suppliers to deliver products themselves, which may increase expenses and prices. — tg_moscash
- The proposal to transfer delivery to suppliers is a response to attacks on WB warehouses. — tg_astrapress
- In addition to 'Магнит' and X5, 'Лента', Metro, and 'Вкусвилл' are also discussing the changes. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Currently, only suppliers of perishable goods handle delivery themselves, within a limited radius. — novaya_eu
- The executive director of the Association of Brewers, Malt and Beverages, Vyacheslav Mamontov, called the transfer of all risks to suppliers unlawful and contrary to current legislation. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The scheme proposed by retailers will inevitably lead to increased costs and higher retail prices. — novaya_eu
- Not all suppliers will be able to adapt to the new scheme, requiring retailers to find separate producers for each region. — novaya_eu
- The first major attacks occurred on the night of July 18 in Elektrostal and Khotovo, with another attack on August 3 in Vladimir Oblast — the 18th such incident. — novaya_eu
Coverage (7 sources)
- Trading networks and suppliers in Russia are jointly seeking ways to prevent disruptions in product deliveries to stores — Московский кэш
- In Russia, major retail chains will offer suppliers to take on logistics costs — Радио Свобода
- In Russia, major retail chains will offer suppliers to take on logistics costs — Сибирь.Реалии
- In Russia, major retail chains will offer suppliers to take on logistics costs — Север.Реалии
- Russian retailers offered suppliers to deliver goods to stores themselves after attacks on WB warehouses — ASTRA
- Russia's largest retail chains are preparing for attacks on warehouses — The Moscow Times
- Largest retail chains offered suppliers to deliver goods to stores themselves — Новая газета Европа