Baku 2015 starts sale of branded products

/By AzerNews/

By Nigar Orujova

Everyone is now able to enjoy clothing and accessories branded by Baku 2015 European Games as supermarket chain Bazarstore, the official supporter of the Baku 2015 European Games and official supplier of merchandising products for the Games, has opened its Flagship store on Baku Boulevard.

Bazarstore has also announced the sales of products in their retail network and special outlets in malls around Baku.

“Bazarstore is the official partner of the inaugural European Games and an established part of life for millions of Azerbaijanis. The company’s continuous support has helped generate excitement around Baku 2015,” said Simon Clegg, Chief Operating Officer of Baku 2015.

“I am sure that most people in Baku will want to be associated with this amazing event and Bazarstore merchandise offers everyone the possibility to getting involved and enjoying being part of making history in Azerbaijan and Europe,” he added.

Baku 2015 branded items, including apparel, accessories and souvenirs, will have a unique Baku 2015 design, and will be sold at the company’s sales points around the city.

The official merchandise designs have been exclusively created for the Baku 2015 European Games and will carry a hologram that verifies that the products are genuine.

A selection of the merchandising products are made in Azerbaijan, including silk scarves from the Sheki region, painted national tea glasses, backgammon sets and souvenir dolls. The local manufacture of merchandise celebrates local culture and production and will leave a genuine legacy for Azerbaijan.

Afiq Safarov, Head of Business Development and Public Relations at Bazarstore said: “To be the Official Supporter of the first ever European Games is both, a great honour and recognition of our prominent achievements. The Bazarstore team is ready to provide full support both as a Company and citizens of Azerbaijan to make sure Baku 2015 is a great success.

"The Baku 2015 Shop on Baku Boulevard will be selling a range of official branded products. In addition to this, merchandising products will be available in all the Bazarstore supermarkets, three shopping malls in Baku, the Athletes and Media Villages, as well as five Games venues.”

An affordable pricing policy and a wide range of products will increase anticipation for the Games among the people of Baku and guests of the city, as well as providing official souvenirs of the inaugural European Games.

Baku 2015 European Games will gather over 6,000 athletes from 50 countries to compete in 20 sports, including 16 Olympic.