That's some pretty weird phrasing and formating. The entire article was rewritten by one user in June—not extended, for no discernible reason. Judging by the user's page, they regularly contribute extensive-ishly, and plan to continue doing so. Meanwhile it seems they could use an editor who would clean up after them.
There isn't even an en wikipedia article about it, while it had a order or two of magnitude larger turnover than Beryozka shops and "распределители".
I so do not miss this all, but it seems to come back right now most anywhere.