However, the number of Romanians who exercise is small and far from the European average.
“European statistics clearly show that only 7% to 8% of Romanians actually exercise every week, compared with 70% to 80% in the Nordic countries,” Catalin Pozdarie said on ZF Live.
There is an upward trend in Romania, which is showing in the sales of the retailer, as well, especially with certain product categories such as bicycle and outdoor products, because people are focusing on individual sports.
The retailer ended 2019 with RON252 million sales, 22% higher than in 2018 and RON12.8 million profit, 8.5% lower than in the previous year. Last year’s estimates pointed to 10% decline in sales.
“This year will be better than 2020 because there will be no lockdown. 2019 was a record year but I don’t think we can do it again this year. I am realistically optimistic.”
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)