Delhaize revenue in South-East Europe rose 6.5% in the first six months (up 7.4% at a constant exchange rate), to EUR1.59 billion from EUR1.49 billion in the year earlier period.
In the second quarter, the group’s revenue in the region grew by 7.9% (9% at a constant exchange rate), to EUR828 million, due to the operations in Greece and Romania and the expansion of the store network.
Mega Image said it opened two new stores Friday, in Bucharest’s third and sixth districts, which cover 97 sqm and 358 sqm, respectively. Mega Image has reached a total 429 units in Romania.
At the end of the second quarter, Delhaize group had 425 stores in Romania. End-2014, the group had 410 Mega Image stores on the Romanian market.
Delhaize group’s revenue increased by 17% in the first half of the year (2.7% against the same period a year ago) to EUR11.9 billion. Its operating profit nearly doubled to EUR331 million.