Russians reduced trips to grocery stores: What caused the trend Russians started going to grocery stores less frequently: traffic from department stores and supermarkets in January-September 2026 decreased by 2-7% in annual terms, and the number of food purchases decreased by 2%. And if these percentages do not seem too impressive to someone, then in vain - these are millions of incomplete visits and purchases that were not made there. The large formats are also being emptied, the discounts and delivery services are increasing, and the retailers are reducing the selection on the shelves. Will this trend lead to the Russians returning to the late 1980s with their empty shelves? Read more in the Knesset member's material. Photo: Natalia Moshinkina.

Russians reduced trips to grocery stores: What caused the trend Russians started going to grocery stores less frequently: traffic from department stores and supermarkets in January-September 2026 decreased by 2-7% in annual terms, and the number of food purchases decreased by 2%. And if these percentages do not seem too impressive to someone, then in vain - these are millions of incomplete visits and purchases that were not made there. The large formats are also being emptied, the discounts and delivery services are increasing, and the retailers are reducing the selection on the shelves. Will this trend lead to the Russians returning to the late 1980s with their empty shelves? Read more in the Knesset member's material. Photo: Natalia Moshinkina.