The expansion goes hand in hand with investments in the logistics area, where the German-held retailer is already a major player, as it owns seven warehouses with a combined surface area of more than 350,000 square meters.
“Romania is a strategic and priority market for Lidl, which is why we are considering long-term investments to strengthen our presence nationwide,” Lidl officials said.
The plan is to open another 200 stores by 2030, a goal that comes at the same time with a series of significant investments in logistics infrastructure, in optimizing buildings (…). In the next three to five years, Lidl is analyzing the possibility of opening a new warehouse, its officials added.
The German-held discount retailer has more than 380 stores in Romania and seven warehouses. Most recently, it opened a logistics center in Aricestii Rahtivani, Prahova County, an investment of more than EUR100 million.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)