The latest move came from the Marlboro cigarettes manufacturer, Philip Morris International, which said on Thursday that it was working on options to exit the Russian market as it had become too complex to do business there. Most western brands are distancing themselves from Moscow by closing stores and halting manufacturing, although change is more difficult for those with franchise partners. The issue is the latest embarrassment for Ocado after the company drew criticism for its association with Marks & Spencer, its joint-venture partner on grocery deliveries in the UK, whose 48-store franchisee in Russia continues to operate despite the British brand suspending shipments. “As an organisation, we have contributed £150,000 to the DEC Ukraine crisis appeal to help provide food, first aid, shelter, medicine, clothes and other aid to those most in need.” The human tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, and the refugee crisis along its borders, has shocked the world. Ocado said on Thursday: “In light of current circumstances we are making a small change to an icon ahead of our upcoming Zoom by Ocado rebrand.”Ī spokesperson added: “Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people and everyone impacted by Russia’s invasion of their country. A tank with a Z insignia in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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