Thus, the network bets on new store openings in small cities, of around 20,000 inhabitants, but does not rule out other localities, such as Timisoara or Bucharest, where it has almost 20 of the 148 local hypermarkets.
Overall, in 2021 Kaufland invested EUR375 million in Romania, a record high budget for the company and for any other retailer, with the money used for new store openings, as well as for refurbishments, land acquisitions, logistics or portfolio expansion.
In 2021, Kaufland refurbished five stores, according to the company’s officials.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)