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03.08.2026
JOINT STATEMENT
The Azerbaijan Food and Beverage Industry Association and the Retail Networks Development Union consider it important to ensure the participation of sectoral associations in the preparation and discussion of laws and other regulatory legal acts affecting the food and beverage industry, retail trade and related sectors.
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31.07.2026
Azerbaijan Food and Beverage Industry Association and RNDU sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Memorandum provides for the development of dialogue between food and beverage producers and retail networks, raising local producers’ awareness of the requirements of modern retail, and strengthening cooperation on product quality and safety, supply and logistics. The document also provides a framework for cross-sectoral exchanges of information and experience, working-level discussions and business meetings.
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04.07.2026
A delegation from the Retail Networks Development Union held a meeting at the State Labour Inspectorate Service under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The meeting brought together representatives of companies operating in the retail sector for an exchange of views on the application of labour legislation, legal and practical issues faced by employers, administrative liability mechanisms, and the development of public–private sector cooperation.
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04.07.2026
Araz Imanov, Chair of the Board of the Retail Networks Development Union, has provided comments to AZERTAC.
The statement addressed opportunities for cooperation across the Turkic world in the areas of economic integration, retail trade, logistics and digital payments.
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25.06.2026
On 24 June, the Retail Networks Development Union participated online in the Sustainable Retail Conference.
Konfrans çərçivəsində pərakəndə sektorunun gələcəyinə təsir göstərən əsas istiqamətlər müzakirə olunub. Ailə strukturunun dəyişməsi və elektron ticarətin sürətli inkişafı fonunda istehlakçı davranışlarının yenidən formalaşdığı, kiçik pərakəndəçilərin çevikliyinin, böyük şəbəkələrin isə müştərilərlə qurduğu etibarlı münasibətlərin mühüm üstünlük olduğu vurğulanıb.
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09.06.2026
Azerbaijan Banks Association and RNDU sign Memorandum of Understanding.
The document provides for the development of institutional cooperation between the banking sector and retail networks, the improvement of the cashless payment ecosystem, and the strengthening of dialogue on aligning banking services with the operational needs of retail businesses.
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05.06.2026
Semi-final of the Football Championship among Retail Networks
Highlights from the semi-final of the Football Championship among Retail Networks
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04.06.2026
The Retail Networks Development Union was represented at the Belarus–Azerbaijan Business Forum held in Minsk.
The forum provided an opportunity to discuss the development of economic relations between the two countries, the strengthening of institutional ties, and import opportunities for retail networks.
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Football championship — round two
Footage from the second round of the football championship among the retail networks
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RNDU Chairman gives an extensive interview
Araz Imanov, Chairman of the Retail Networks Development Union, gave an extensive interview about the current state of the retail sector, existing challenges, the main trends observed in the market, and the development prospects of the sect
read more →21.05.2026
Araz Imanov gives an extensive interview to FED.az
Araz Imanov, Chairman of the Retail Networks Development Union, gave an extensive interview to the FED.az business and finance news portal. In the interview, views were shared on the current state of the retail sector, the role of retail ne
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Interesting cooperation opportunities from the RNDU
The state support provided for the development of the market economy in Azerbaijan and the favourable business environment created enable entrepreneurial entities to operate more broadly. The economic reforms being implemented stimulate loc
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Business meeting between the RNDU and 'Azerishig' OJSC
A business meeting was held between the members of the Retail Networks Development Union and representatives of 'Azerishig' OJSC. Within the framework of the meeting, an exchange of views was held on the sustainable and quality supply of el
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Draw ceremony
The draw ceremony for the football championship among the retail networks was held
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07.05.2026
Highlights from the First Round of the Retail Networks Football Championship
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Football championship
The football championship among the retail networks starts next week. The championship, dedicated to 28 May — Independence Day, will bring together representatives of the retail sector on the sports field. This initiative is not just a comp
read more →25.04.2026
The RNDU and RTS 2026
The RNDU Chairman took part in discussions on the future of the retail sector within the framework of RTS 2026. Araz Imanov, Chairman of the Retail Networks Development Union, participated in panels and discussions dedicated to the future d
read more →23.04.2026
RNDU Chairman meets the head of the British Retail Consortium
Araz Imanov, Chairman of the Retail Networks Development Union, held a meeting with Helen Dickinson, head of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), within the framework of the 'Retail Technology Show 2026' held in London. During the meeting,
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Retail Technology Show 2026
The RNDU Chairman discussed cooperation opportunities with leading technology companies within the framework of RTS 2026. Araz Imanov, Chairman of the Retail Networks Development Union, held meetings with a number of leading technology and
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Meeting with the RNDU delegation at the State Advertising Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
A meeting was held with the delegation of the Retail Networks Development Union at the State Advertising Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meeting was attended by the Union's chairman Araz Imanov, representatives of member companies
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Event hosted by the UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan
On 18 March, the Retail Networks Development Union took part in a reception organised and hosted by His Excellency Mr Fergus Auld OBE, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Azerbaijan. At the event, represent
read more →16.04.2026
Meeting at the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control
A meeting was held with the delegation of the Retail Networks Development Union at the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control. At the meeting, prospects for cooperation were discussed in the areas of developing state–pri
read more →15.04.2026
Meeting with the State Tax Service
A business meeting was held between the members of the Retail Networks Development Union and representatives of the Main Department of Tax Policy of the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Within t
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The Khojaly tragedy
The delegation of the Retail Networks Development Union visited the Khojaly monument and respectfully honoured the memory of the victims of the tragedy. The Khojaly tragedy is one of the heaviest and most sorrowful pages engraved in the mem
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Closed round-table discussions
The first closed round-table discussions were held within the framework of PASHA Holding's 'Business Talks by PASHA Holding' platform. The main topic of the discussions was the development of cashless payments in the retail sector. The meet
read more →22.01.2026
Anniversary of the 20 January tragedy
On the anniversary of the 20 January tragedy, the delegation of the Retail Networks Development Union visited the Alley of Martyrs. During the visit, carnations were laid on the graves of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freed
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RNDU and BRC
Retail Networks Development Union (RNDU) at the British Retail Consortium (BRC), London Today marks an important milestone in the international development of the RNDU. Our delegation met with Mr. Tom McCarthy, Public Affairs Manager of the
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Victory Day
On the occasion of 'Victory Day', the delegation of the Retail Networks Development Union visited the Alleys of Martyrs and the grave of the National Leader. We express our endless gratitude to every one of our citizens who sacrificed their
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12.06.2025
Winners of the media competition on the role of the retail sector in SME development honoured in Baku.
Addressing the ceremony, Araz Imanov, Secretary General of the Retail Networks Development Union, highlighted the important role of the retail sector in the national economy. He noted that retail networks currently account for approximately 30–32 per cent of Azerbaijan’s retail market.
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