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Despite announcing its departure from Russia in March 2022 and selling its stores to Desport, Decathlon appears to have continued its business operations in the country.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc9 \ud83d\udd0d A recent investigation by Disclose<\/em>, including documents, videos, and testimonies, reveals a complex system to maintain sales in Russia.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 Hidden contract<\/strong>: Decathlon is said to have signed a supply contract with Russian buyer Desport for at least $12 million.<\/p>\n

\u2708\ufe0f \ud83d\udce6 Shell company<\/strong>: Products are first shipped to Dubai via a shell company, Phenix Limited, before being sent to Russia.<\/p>\n

\"\"Source: Disclose<\/em><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf0d Questionable supply chain<\/strong>: Goods pass through Singapore and Dubai, circumventing international sanctions imposed on Russia.<\/p>\n

“We were forbidden from talking about it among colleagues. For those in the know, the word ‘Russia’ was banned. A code name had to be used: Sports_R,”<\/em> reveals a former employee.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce2 This maneuver raises questions about the legal compliance and ethics of Decathlon\u2019s practices. Stand With Ukraine urges Decathlon to clarify its actions and fully comply with international sanctions!<\/p>\n

For more information, read the investigation on Disclose<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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