Russia’s largest supermarket chain Pyaterochka today unveiled the US$220m acquisition of the Moscow-based Merkado chain, which, the company said, will increase selling space and improve the company’s logistics.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


The deal includes Merkado’s 16 supermarket outlets, with floor space of approximately 50,000 square metres, and a distribution centre. The acquisition is expected to add $110m to the revenues of the next fiscal year.


Pyaterohka will pay $35m for the distribution and office centre, which is located in central Moscow and has a capacity of more than 17,000 square meters. The deal includes total retail premises of approximately 33,000 square metres.


Lev Khasis, group chief executive officer, said: “After the closing of the transaction, the acquisition of the Merkado assets will significantly enhance our already leading position in the most important market of Russia – the city of Moscow. The supermarkets are located in attractive locations with a strong existing customer base and can be easily integrated into the group’s existing formats. The distribution and office centre near the city centre is a valuable addition to our real estate portfolio and is also expected to be used as the corporate office of the group, allowing us to consolidate numerous leased office locations around the city which will certainly save our rental costs as well as improve management and communication.”    


Andrei Gusev, group director for mergers, acquisitions and business development, added: “This transaction clearly reflects the increased number of opportunities and potential acquisition targets which we now enjoy as a combined entity, following the merger of Pyaterochka and Perekrestok this spring.”

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact