Grocery Sales in Russia and in the Region: What Problems Can Sanctions Cause?

The article studies grocery sales development in Russia and in a particular region during the years of significant changes in the circumstances of international sanctions; considers both quantitative (number of stores, retail chains, etc.) and qualitative indicators (retail turnover, retail chains’ location, changes in the grocery market). Against the background of sanctions against Russia and the ban on import of certain food products, the changes of prices and range of groceries in region's trade are analyzed. This article draws conclusions about changes in trade and the possibility of increase in the production and sale of foodstuff of domestic manufacture. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n4s4p345