Why spend time queuing up today?
In the heart of Yakutsk, the Urasa Mall Shopping Center hosted an exciting event this week - the opening of the much-anticipated Pyaterochka store. The local management team of X5 Retail Group, the company behind Pyaterochka, spearheaded the idea for this new addition to Yakutsk's retail news. The grand opening drew a large crowd, with many people eager to be among the first to explore the store's offerings. However, some found themselves waiting in long queues, a situation that left some customers hesitant due to the anticipated wait times. Despite the long wait, the store's wide range of products, some of which are new to Yakutsk, managed to keep the spirits high. The store boasts self-service machines, contributing to a modern shopping experience. Yet, the ambiguity of prices in the store left some customers surprised, particularly when they spotted the label on tomatoes reading 420. The official part of the event was initially scheduled for 14:15 but was moved forward by an hour. Representatives of the republic's government and the federal retail network's general director, Vyacheslav Kurbanov, were present at the event. The opening day of Pyaterochka reminded some of the wild excitement when Eldorado came to Yakutsk in 2007. However, not everything went smoothly. Some customers found that there were not enough baskets available for their shopping news, and there were long queues at the cash registers. A correspondent from "YI" was not allowed into the press conference due to the presence of important guests. Despite these minor hiccups, the opening of Pyaterochka in Yakutsk marks a significant step forward for the city's retail sector. With prices slightly lower than usual, up to 10%, the store offers an attractive option for shoppers. Let's see how this new addition will evolve and shape the shopping experience in Yakutsk.
