Specifically, competition authorities will announce their verdict about the takeover of Profi by Ahold Delhaize, owner of Mega Image. On the other hand, Poland’s Zabka will draw up its first directives for Romania. Not last, Carrefour will finalize the integration of Cora operations in its own portfolio, after the deal has already been greenlighted by the competition watchdog. The company has also announced it would continue expansion, betting on proximity. Auchan has a similar bet.
Romania modern retail at end-2023 went beyond the 4,500-unit mark, after retailers opened around 320 supermarkets, hypermarkets, discount and modern proximity stores. The pace is somewhat slower than in previous year, but not by much.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)