Majority of largest soft furniture manufacturing companies have raised their prices by 30% this year, which resulted in decrease of their sales in the capital. However the overall sales amounts have increased due to small businesses and importers. Experts say, that in order to stay in business, companies will need to work with regions more effectively.

New street furniture will appear in the center of Odessa over the year. All bus stops, benches, trash cans, flowerbeds, street lights and kiosks will be replaced by new and carried out in one style. As "Segodnya" newspaper states, big changes are awaiting for the outdoor advertising: all advertising vehicles will be fetched down and replaced with new.