Magnolia Sells Cakes in Moscow Under Cloud of Import Ban
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Magnolia Bakery, the New York cupcake maker made famous by its appearance on the “Sex and the City” TV show, is tempting the palates of young Muscovites with the opening of its first store in Russia’s capital today.
The company, which has U.S. stores in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, as well as overseas locations such as Tokyo and Dubai, plans to open at least five cafes in Moscow over the next few years, Steve Abrams, owner and chief executive officer, said in an interview.