Ozon

Ozon is one of the pioneering e-commerce companies in Russia, often dubbed the "Amazon of Russia." Founded in 1998 as an online bookstore, the company has grown into a leading multi-category digital marketplace that connects millions of customers with small and medium-sized enterprises across the country.

The platform offers an extensive assortment exceeding 370 million products in over 30 categories, with a primary focus on food, drinks, beauty, home goods, electronics, apparel, and furniture, making it a comprehensive one-stop shop. Ozon continually innovates with its proprietary IT infrastructure and services that extend beyond e-commerce, including fintech products under Ozon Bank, travel booking through Ozon.Travel, and express delivery services via Ozon Fresh.

With a robust logistics network spanning 11 time zones, Ozon facilitates the processing and delivery of hundreds of thousands of daily orders, servicing more than 56.5 million active customers. Key to its customer convenience is the extensive fulfillment infrastructure covering over 268,000 square meters, supported by over 15,000 pickup points and parcel lockers, facilitating delivery across more than 14,000 cities, towns, and settlements. The company employs over 45,000 people as of 2021, contributing to its capacity as one of Russia's largest internet companies.

Ozon operates various types of selling points, including supermarkets and convenience formats, alongside its distribution centers, warehouses, and cash and carry operations, supporting its marketplace and logistics functions. It has also launched pilot pickup mini-points in smaller towns to widen reach and accessibility.