The Russian retail chain LIMÉ has announced the closure of its remaining partner stores, raising questions about the fate of the brand's outlets in Kazakhstan. As it turned out, Kazakhstani stores will continue to operate as usual, reports infohub.kz.
According to Forbes Franchise, the retailer has decided to abandon the franchise model and focus on developing its own retail network. In the near future, the company will close its 14 remaining partner stores.
Currently, LIMÉ operates 60 own and 14 partner stores in Russia, as well as 11 abroad – in Dubai, Bahrain, Armenia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan, there are 2 brand stores, both located in Almaty.
Kursiv LifeStyle contacted LIMÉ for comment. Over the phone, a company representative said that the closures will only affect Russian partner stores. In Kazakhstan, the brand continues to operate normally.
LIMÉ is a Russian brand of clothing, footwear, and accessories, founded in 2008. Today, the brand produces women's, men's, and children's collections, and also develops jewelry and cosmetics lines. The first Kazakhstani store opened in the MEGA Park shopping center in September 2022.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle reported that the healthy food chain VkusVill is closing all its outlets in Kazakhstan. The last working day for all stores is August 9, 2026.