“We want to return to the good habit of having annual increases of above 10%. 2022 is shaping up as being in line with this objective,” says Adrian Ariciu.
Growth streams are LaDoiPasi franchise, the delivery and online segments.
Prices in Metro Cash&Carry stores rose by around 15% in one year, in line with data Romania’s statistics board INS announced for inflation, says Ariciu.
He adds the company’s strengths during this period related to its tight negotiations with suppliers and the fact that Metro managed to stock up at better prices previously.
“We drew up our business plans starting from an economic crisis in the second half, amid inflation, exponential interest rate increases and consumers’ spending wariness”.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)