River Island to open in Russia ?

British fashion chain River Island will become available in Moscow , according to media reports. The Middle East-based Alshaya Group is said to be opening franchised stores in the Russian capital. Alshaya operates the Mothercare in Moscow and is also planning to run stores in Moscow under the Next, Topshop and Bodyshop brands, say the reports.

River Island operates about 300 fashion stores in the UK , Ireland , Poland and the Middle East .

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