Russia

Starbucks becomes latest chain to quit Russian market

24-May-2022 By James McAllister

Starbucks has become the latest Western hospitality chain to completely pull out of the Russian market in response to the war in Ukraine.

McDonald's permanently exits Russian market

16-May-2022 By James McAllister

McDonald's is to permanently exit the Russian market after more than 30 years of operations in the country.

Imports of Russian caviar banned under new UK sanctions

25-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The UK Government has banned the import of Russian caviar under new trade sanctions announced in response to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Burger King operator refuses to close Russia estate

18-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

The parent company of Burger King said it has been unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia as its joint venture partner has 'refused'.

Out in the cold: vodka, white fish and cereals among Russian products hit with higher tariffs

15-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

Russian food and drink products including vodka and white fish have had higher import tariffs imposed on them in a response to the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

High street chains pause business in Russia

09-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

High street hospitality chains including McDonald's, Starbucks and Pizza Hut have announced they will pause business in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

High street chains face boycott for continuing to trade in Russia

08-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

High street hospitality chains including McDonald's and Starbucks are facing increasing threats of boycotts over their ongoing operations in Russia.

Russian hospitality group launches café and wine bar concept in UK

17-Feb-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

A Russian-based hospitality group is to expand outside Moscow and St. Petersburg for the first time by opening a French-style café and wine bar in London’s Soho.

Destination Britain: Hospitality businesses embark on 'international mission' to attract more Russian visitors

05-Feb-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Red Carnation Hotels, Fortnum & Mason and Keith Prowse are among the hospitality groups heading to Moscow and St Petersburg later this week to take part in a VisitBritain-led ‘international mission’ to showcase Britain and secure a 75 per cent increase...