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Metro Russia placed under temporary state administration, Metro loses operational control

PUBT·09/29/2026 00:01:14
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Metro Russia placed under temporary state administration, Metro loses operational control
  • Russia placed Metro Russia under temporary state administration with immediate effect under presidential decree No. 302.
  • Metro AG retains formal ownership, but lost operational control of the unit.
  • Operational control transferred to UK Torg RUS, a company owned by Metro Russia CEO Johannes Tholey.
  • Metro is assessing the financial and strategic impact of the move.
  • Metro Russia operates 91 wholesale stores, employs about 9,000 staff.


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