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EU sanctions pressure European grocery retailers

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Latest: Mere retail chain suppliers permitted to reclaim goods amid sanctions

In early July 2026, the Dutch-owned Spar chain continued expanding in Russia despite EU measures targeting the war economy, prompting criticism from Dutch officials. A week later, the EU’s 21st sanctions package named Ru

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Mere retail group European closures

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Latest: Mere retail group faces widespread European closures

The Russian-backed discount retail chain Mere and its brand Basket Plus are experiencing widespread closures across Europe, including Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Latvia. While some closures are