Wildberries has begun closing its remaining warehouses
Wildberries has begun proactively closing its logistics centers in Russia due to the threat of attacks by Ukrainian drones. The first facility to completely cease operations was the marketplace’s warehouse in Zelenodolsk (Republic of Tatarstan), which previously served the Kazan region.
Employees, sellers, advertisers, and carriers reported the suspension of operations. Products stored at this warehouse suddenly disappeared from availability for customers: they appear as in stock in the system, but it is impossible to complete a purchase. Logistics companies also confirmed that as of August 5, the warehouse stopped accepting new shipments and making deliveries.
The closure was caused by regular drone strikes. The facility was first attacked on July 31, but sustained only minor damage at that time and continued to operate. After a second attack on August 5, which caused a fire on the complex’s grounds, management decided to permanently shut down operations.
Currently, property and remaining products are being urgently moved from the warehouse to other sites. Employees of the complex are complaining on social media about mass layoffs, unpaid wages for recent shifts, and the deletion of any inquiries regarding future employment.
Source: Important Stories.
Following a series of blows to Wildberries’ logistics centers, owners of order pickup points began losing customers and revenue. In some regions, their revenue in July fell by 15–20% year-over-year, and on peak days, the decline reached 30–40%. Market representatives warn that some pickup points may become unprofitable, and by the end of the year, about 15% of them may close.
On the night of August 5, drones attacked the Wildberries logistics complex in Aleksin, Tula Oblast, Russia. The strike hit the company’s largest warehouse in Russia’s Central Federal District, with an area of approximately 300,000 square meters.
