How IKEA is trying to stop Russian copycats during Putin’s war
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How IKEA is trying to stop Russian copycats during Putin’s war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy IKEA has extended its trademark in Russia in a bid to stop copycat stores that are opening up across the country amid Putin’s war on Ukraine. The country has officially extended the validity of trademarks for the Swedish furniture giant until August 2033, a move brand owner Inter IKEA said was driven by the need to protect the company’s intellectual property rights. Now a trademark registration on the website of the Russian intellectual property agency Rospatent, dated Feb. 2, showed IKEA’s trademarks had been renewed until August 2033. Starbucks is now Stars Coffee McDonalds is now Uncle Vanya’s KFC is now Crimean Fried Chicken Ikea is now Good Luck Dunkin’ Donuts is Donutto “Inter IKEA Systems B.V. takes the protection of its intellectual property rights very seriously,” Inter IKEA said in an emailed statement.

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IKEA calls 2022 an ‘exceptional year’ despite challenges
2 years, 2 months ago

IKEA calls 2022 an ‘exceptional year’ despite challenges

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA said Thursday that despite “unprecedented challenges” caused by the war in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, increased inflation and lingering fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 had been an “exceptional year.” The world’s biggest furniture brand reported retail sales of 39.5 billion euros this financial year, which ran from Sept. 1, 2021, to Aug. …

IKEA calls 2022 an 'exceptional year' despite challenges
2 years, 2 months ago

IKEA calls 2022 an 'exceptional year' despite challenges

The Independent  

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Stars Coffee, anyone? Starbucks successor opening in Russia
2 years, 4 months ago

Stars Coffee, anyone? Starbucks successor opening in Russia

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — People in Moscow who were disappointed when Starbucks closed its coffee shops after Russia sent troops into Ukraine may now feel a caffeine jolt of hope: A nearly identical operation is opening in the capital. The menu, judging by the company app introduced a day before the store’s formal opening Friday, would look familiar to any Starbucks customer. …

Russians buy last goods from H&M, IKEA as stores wind down
2 years, 4 months ago

Russians buy last goods from H&M, IKEA as stores wind down

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russians are snapping up Western fashion and furniture this week as H&M and IKEA sell off the last of their inventory in Russia, moving forward with their exit from the country after it sent troops into Ukraine. “I will start looking at Russian brands,” one H&M shopper, who gave only her first name Anya, said after emerging from …

Russians buy last goods from H&M, IKEA as stores wind down
2 years, 4 months ago

Russians buy last goods from H&M, IKEA as stores wind down

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many Western companies promised to …

LEGO becomes latest company to pull out of Russia
2 years, 5 months ago

LEGO becomes latest company to pull out of Russia

Daily Mail  

LEGO has become the latest major company to completely pull out of Russia due to Putin's brutish invasion of Ukraine. LEGO has become the latest major company to completely pull out of Russia due to Putin's brutish invasion of Ukraine Companies that stopped doing business in Russia LEGO McDonald's KFC Taco Bell Pizza Hut Cocoa-Cola Pepsi Starbucks Uniqlo British American …

Coffee to go: Starbucks quits Russia over Ukraine war
2 years, 7 months ago

Coffee to go: Starbucks quits Russia over Ukraine war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We condemn the unprovoked, unjust and horrific attacks on …

'Impossible to ignore humanitarian crisis caused by war in Ukraine': McDonald's to sell Russia business
2 years, 7 months ago

'Impossible to ignore humanitarian crisis caused by war in Ukraine': McDonald's to sell Russia business

India Today  

McDonald’s is closing its doors in Russia, ending an era of optimism and increasing the country’s isolation over its war in Ukraine. “But it is impossible to ignore the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.” McDonald’s said it’s the first time the company has ever “de-arched,” or exited a major market. Maxim Sytch, a professor of management and …

De-Arching: McDonald’s to sell Russia business, exit country
2 years, 7 months ago

De-Arching: McDonald’s to sell Russia business, exit country

Associated Press  

McDonald’s is closing its doors in Russia, ending an era of optimism and increasing the country’s isolation over its war in Ukraine. “But it is impossible to ignore the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.” McDonald’s said it’s the first time the company has ever “de-arched,” or exited a major market. Maxim Sytch, a professor of management and …

The Western firms that have not cut Russia ties over Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

The Western firms that have not cut Russia ties over Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of companies have announced plans to suspend or halt operations over war in Ukraine, but some are still doing business. Sanctions against Russia are likely to last a long time, along with rising revulsion.” Some companies in lower-profile industries like agriculture have been able to fly under the radar and avoid the type of social media pressure that had …

Not all Western companies sever ties to Russia over Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Not all Western companies sever ties to Russia over Ukraine

Associated Press  

A shrinking number of well-known companies are still doing business in Russia, even as hundreds have announced plans to curtail ties. Sanctions against Russia are likely to last a long time, along with rising revulsion.” Some companies in lower-profile industries like agriculture have been able to fly under the radar and avoid the type of social media pressure that had …

McDonald\'s, Starbucks, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola suspend business in Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

McDonald\'s, Starbucks, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola suspend business in Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: US beverage giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, along with fast food major McDonald's and coffeehouse chain Starbucks all announced on Tuesday that they were temporarily suspending their business in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine. American multinational fast food corporation McDonald's too announced the suspension of work of all its restaurants in Russia, along with Starbucks, …

McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of Russia

Associated Press  

DETROIT — McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric __ ubiquitous global brands and symbols of U.S. corporate might __ all announced Tuesday they were temporarily suspending their business in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. “Our values mean we cannot ignore the needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine,” McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said in …

From McDonald’s to TikTok, why are big brands bailing on Russia?
2 years, 9 months ago

From McDonald’s to TikTok, why are big brands bailing on Russia?

Al Jazeera  

The rush of brands out of Russia stands in contrast to the response to controversies involving countries such as China. “There were public comments about it, there was concern about it, but there wasn’t a sort of announcement of ‘We’re out of Russia.’ You’ve seen a consistent groundswell globally every day, as more and more people are getting behind the …

Russia Ukraine War: McDonald's, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi suspend business in Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia Ukraine War: McDonald's, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi suspend business in Russia

India TV News  

Highlights McDonald’s said its restaurants in Russia and Ukraine contribute 9% of its annual revenue McDonald’s said it has donated over $5 million to its employee assistance fund and to relief efforts Burger King also said it is redirecting the profits from its 800 Russian stores to relief efforts McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric have announced they were …

Boycott Calls Intensify For Companies Still Open For Business In Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Boycott Calls Intensify For Companies Still Open For Business In Russia

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Major global companies, including PepsiCo and McDonald’s, are under growing pressure to quit doing business in Russia as Vladimir Putin continues his country’s war on Ukraine. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned several companies, including McDonald’s and PepsiCo, on Friday of “significant and growing legal, compliance, operational, human rights and personnel, and reputational risks,” attached with …

Explained: Why calls for boycotting Coca-Cola and McDonald’s over Russia-Ukraine conflict are growing
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained: Why calls for boycotting Coca-Cola and McDonald’s over Russia-Ukraine conflict are growing

Firstpost  

Russia’s financial troubles have constantly been mounting as several international companies have suspended or stopped their operations in the country Russia’s financial troubles have constantly been mounting as several international companies have suspended or stopped their operations in the country. Follow all live updates of the Russia-Ukraine conflict here More than 10 days since Russia launched a “special military operation” …

McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Starbucks shut down in Russia as iron curtain returns
2 years, 9 months ago

McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Starbucks shut down in Russia as iron curtain returns

The Telegraph  

McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Starbucks are all shutting operations in Russia as a new iron curtain descends between Moscow and the West. It comes after Britain, the US and the European Union set out plans to ditch Russian oil and gas in a move which President Joe Biden said was aimed at "targeting the main artery of Russia's economy". McDonald's …

H&M temporarily suspends sales in Russia amid Ukraine crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

H&M temporarily suspends sales in Russia amid Ukraine crisis

India Today  

Swedish fashion group H&M is temporarily pausing all sales in Russia, it said on Wednesday, joining a growing list of companies shunning the country since it invaded Ukraine. "H&M Group has decided to temporarily pause all sales in Russia," the company, whose biggest rival is Inditex, said in a statement. British online fashion retailers ASOS and Boohoo also suspended sales …

Apple stops all product sales in Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Apple stops all product sales in Russia

The Hindu  

Apple has stopped all product sales in Russia in a response to the country’s invasion of its neighbour Ukraine. “We have disabled both traffic and live incidents in Apple Maps in Ukraine as a safety and precautionary measure for Ukrainian citizens.” The iPhone maker also pulled out Sputnik and RT News from its App Store, and disabled some Apple Pay …

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