Wall of Shame (english)

Still business in Russia

Since the beginning of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the reactions of well over 1,500 companies have been tracked. Our colleagues at the YALE School of Management have compiled an initial list of companies that have ended their business in Russia in an exemplary manner. But also those who continue to do business – despite existing sanctions – and thus support Russia’s illegal war of aggression!

The following list is an extension of the YALE School of Management list and shows which companies continue to export mainly luxury goods to Russia and thus make life more beautiful, especially for Russia’s elites. Fortunately, our expansion has received almost as much media attention as the YALE list, which shows the support of our journalist colleagues, but also underlines the interest of the Western population in sanction-breakers and Russia-friends!

Like our colleagues at the YALE School of Management, we will continue to maintain and regularly update our list. We will remove companies from the list that have credibly turned their backs on Russia and will no longer export their products to Russia in the future – not even via intermediary distributors – because we believe that attitudes can and must change.

We protect our sources and whistleblowers! If you have evidence that other companies are exporting luxury goods to Russia despite existing sanctions, please contact us so that we can expand our list.

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Our list – the companies

NameIndustryCountryInformation
AldingerSpiritsGermanyWeingut Aldinger OHG is based in Fellbach. The winery received state funding of 11,952.56 euros in 2023.
Alexander LaibleSpiritsGermanyAlexander Laible is the owner and therefore responsible for the winery. The winery is located in Durbach.
am NilSpiritsGermanyWeinhaus am Nil GmbH, based in Kallstadt, is represented by Managing Director Christine Andrea Ludt.
BacardiSpiritsBermudaBacardi is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. It is a family-run company and one of the largest private spirits producers in the world.
XXXSpiritsGermanyRemoved after credible distancing.
BarillaFoodItalyBarilla’s headquarters are located in Parma, Italy. The company is family-owned and managed by the Barilla Group.
CampariSpiritsItalyCampari is based in Milan, Italy. The company belongs to Davide Campari-Milano N.V., a listed company.
ClintonFashionGermanyClinton is a German fashion company based in Hoppegarten, Germany. It is owned by Clinton Großhandels-GmbH.
Cofix CoffeeFashionIsraelCofix Coffee is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It is a subsidiary of Cofix Group Ltd., which is known for its affordable coffee offerings.
Cremonini GroupFoodItalyThe Cremonini Group has its headquarters in Castelvetro di Modena, Italy. It is owned by the Cremonini family.
De CeccoFoodItalyDe Cecco is based in Fara San Martino, Italy. The company is family-run and specializes in pasta and other foods.
XXXFoodUSARemoved after credible distancing.
DelonghiHousehold itemsItalyDelonghi is headquartered in Treviso, Italy. It is a listed company that specializes in household appliances.
Dentsply SironaHealthUSADentsply Sirona is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It is a publicly traded company and a global leader in dental technology.
DielSpiritsGermanySchlossgut Diel KG is managed by the responsible partner Carlone Diel. It is located in Burg Layen.
DönnhoffSpiritsGermanyCornelius Dönnhof is the responsible owner of Weingut Dönnhoff. The winery is located in Oberhausen on the Nahe.
Dr. Bürklin-WolfSpiritsGermanySteffen Brahner is the managing director of Weingut Dr. Bürklin-Wolf e.K. The winery is located in Wachenheim.
Dr. KoehlerSpiritsGermanyChistian Dreissigacker is the managing director of Dr. Koehler Wein GmbH and thus of Weingut Dr. Koehler. The Koehler winery is located in Bechtheim.
DreissigackerSpiritsGermanyJochen Dreissigacker is the managing director of Weingut Dreissigackers. The company is based in Bechtheim.
EhrmannFoodGermanyEhrmann is based in Oberschönegg, Germany. The company is family-run and known for its dairy products.
XXXSpiritsGermanyRemoved after credible distancing.
XXXFashionItalyRemoved after credible distancing.
Franz KellerSpiritsGermanyThe managing director of Weingut Franz Keller is the former DFB official Friedrich Walter Keller. The winery is located in the Kaiserstuhl in Oberbergen.
Fritz HaagSpiritsGermanyThe Fritz Haag winery is located in Brauneberg, Germany. It is managed by Oliver Haag and has been family-owned for generations.
Georg FußerSpiritsGermanyGeorg Fußer represents the winery in Niederkirchen and is the person responsible.
Giorgio ArmanFashionItalyGiorgio Armani is based in Milan, Italy. The fashion house is owned by Giorgio Armani, who founded it in 1975.
GlobusDepartment store chainGermanyGlobus has its headquarters in St. Wendel, Germany. The company is family-owned and operates department stores in Germany and Switzerland.
Grans FassianSpiritsGermanyThe Grans-Fassian winery is located in Leiwen on the Moselle. The owner is Catherina Grans.
GroheHousehold itemsGermanyGrohe is based in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is a subsidiary of the Japanese LIXIL Group.
Groupe Le Duff GastronomyFranceGroupe Le Duff has its headquarters in Rennes, France. It is owned by Louis Le Duff, who founded the group.
Gunter KünstlerSpiritsGermanyGunter Künstler runs the Gunter Künstler winery in Hochheim am Main.
Gut HermannsbergSpiritsGermanyThe managing directors of Gut Hermannsberg Weinhandels GmbH are Jasper Reidel, Achim Kirchner and Karsten Peter. The winery is located in Niederhausen-Nahe.
HegerSpiritsGermanySilvia and Joachim Heger run the Heger winery. It is located in Ihringen in the Kaiserstuhl.
HeitlingerSpiritsGermanyChristine Jacklin is the managing director of the Heitlinger winery in Östringen-Tiefenbach.
ImmelSpiritsGermanyThe Immel winery is located in Westhofen. The managing directors of Immel GmbH are Georg Rieser and Philipp Wittmann.
Jean Cacharel FashionFranceJean Cacharel is based in Nîmes, France. The company is owned by the Bousquet family, who founded it in the 1960s.
Jean Louis David FashionFranceJean Louis David is headquartered in Paris, France. It is a brand of the Dessange International Group.
Jean StoddenSpiritsGermanyThe Jean Stodden winery is located in Rech in Rhineland-Palatinate. Alexander Stodden manages the winery.
JülgSpiritsGermanyJohannes Jülg is the owner of the Jülg winery in Schweigen-Rechtenbach.
XXXFoodFranceRemoved after credible distancing.
K.F. GroebeSpiritsGermanyOwner Friedrich Groebe is the responsible managing director of Weingut K. F. Groebe. The winery is located in Westhofen.
Karl H. JohnerSpiritsGermanyThe managing directors of Johner GmbH are Karl Heinz Johner and Patrick Johner. The winery is located in Vogtsburg.
Karsten PeterSpiritsGermanyKarsten Peter is responsible for both Weingut Karsten Peter GmbH and Gut Hermannsberg Weinhandels GmbH as Managing Director.
KlumppSpiritsGermanyThe Klumpp winery is located in Bruchsal. Marietta Klumpp is responsible for the winery.
KnewitzSpiritsGermanyBjörn and Tobias Knewitz are the partners of Weingut Knewitz GbR, based in Appenheim.
KnipserSpiritsGermanyStephan, Werner and Volker Knipser represent the Knisper winery. It is located in Laumersheim in the Palatinate.
Kraft HeinzFoodUSAKraft Heinz is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is a publicly traded company that resulted from the merger of Kraft Foods and Heinz.
Kweichow MoutaSpiritsChinaKweichow Moutai is based in Maotai, China. It is a state-owned company and a world leader in the production of baijiu.
La RedouteFashionFranceLa Redoute has its headquarters in Roubaix, France. It belongs to the Galeries Lafayette Group.
Lacoste FashionFranceLacoste is based in Troyes, France. It is owned by the Swiss Maus Frères Group.
Lactalis FoodFranceLactalis is headquartered in Laval, France. The company is family-run and a global leader in the dairy industry.
LeinerSpiritsGermanySven Leiner is the owner and therefore responsible for Weingut Leiner. The winery is located in Ilbesheim in the Palatinate.
Ludwig KnollSpiritsGermanySandra and Ludwig Knoll are the managers of Weingut am Stein. They are based in Würzburg.
XXXSpiritsItalyRemoved after credible distancing.
Maison Saint AixSpiritsFranceMaison Saint Aix is located in Provence, France. It is a privately run winery that specializes in rosé wines.
Markus MolitorSpiritsGermanyMarkus Molitor is the managing director and owner of the Markus Molitor winery. It is located in Bernkastel-Wehlen.
Markus SchneiderSpiritsGermanyThe Markus Schneider winery is located in Ellerstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate. Markus Schneider (born 1975) is responsible for the winery.
Maximin GrünhausSpiritsGermanyMaximin von Schubert is the owner of the Maximin Grünhaus winery. It is located in Mertesdorf.
Meyer-NäkelSpiritsGermanyThe Meyer-Näkel winery is located in Dernau. Dörte Näkel and Meike Näkel run the winery as managing directors.
MichelSpiritsGermanyThe managing director of the winery is Josef Michel. It is located in Achkarren.
Mod’s HairBody careFranceMod’s Hair is headquartered in Paris, France. It belongs to the Mod’s Hair Group and specializes in hair care.
Perfetti Van MelleFoodItalyPerfetti Van Melle has its headquarters in Lainate, Italy. It is a family-run company and one of the largest confectionery manufacturers in the world.
Philipp KuhnSpiritsGermanyThe Philipp Kuhn winery is managed by Philipp Kuhn. He is based in Laumersheim in the Palatinate.
PrinzSpiritsGermanyWeingut Prinz GbR is managed by Fred Prinz. He is responsible for the winery in Hallgarten in the Rheingau.
RingsSpiritsGermanyWeingut Rings is represented by Weingut Rings eGbR. Its registered office is in Freinsheim.
Ritter Sport FoodGermanyRitter Sport is based in Waldenbuch, Germany. It is a family-run company known for its square chocolate.
Robert WeilSpiritsGermanyNobuhiro Torii and Wilhelm Weil are responsible for the Weil winery. It is located in Kiedrich.
SalweySpiritsGermanyThe Salwey winery is located in Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl. It is run by the managing directors Stephanie Salwey and Konrad Salwey.
Schäfer-FröhlichSpiritsGermanyThe authorized representatives Tim, Karin and Hans-Dieter Fröhlich are responsible for the business of the Schäfer-Fröhlich winery. It is located in Bockenau.
Sektkellerei OhligSpiritsGermanyThe managing director of Rüdesheimer Sektkellerei Ohlig GmbH & Co. KG is Dr. Andreas Fricke. The company is based in Rüdesheim am Rhein.
Thomas HenselSpiritsGermanyThe winery is located in Bad Dürkheim and Thomas Hensel is the man in charge.
ThörleSpiritsGermanyWeingut Thörle GbR, based in Saulheim, is represented by Rudolf, Johannes and Christoph Thörle.
TOM TailorFashionGermanyTOM Tailor has its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany. It has been owned by the Fosun Fashion Group from China since 2020.
van VolxemSpiritsGermanyThe van Volxem winery is located in Wiltingen on the Saar. It is run by Roman Niewodniczanksi.
Wagner-StempelSpiritsGermanyDaniel Wagner is responsible for the Wagner-Stempel winery in Siefersheim.
WeinaffinSpiritsGermanyWeinaffin is based in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is a private company that specializes in the wine trade.
WittmannSpiritsGermanyGünter and Philipp Wittmann are responsible for the Wittmann winery in Westhofen (Worms).
Wolfgang PfaffmannSpiritsGermanyWolfgang Pfaffmann runs the Pfaffmann winery. It is located in Lindau in the Palatinate.
Yves Rocher Body careFranceYves Rocher has its headquarters in La Gacilly, France. The company is family-run and specializes in plant-based cosmetics.

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