The company that managed to do it is Network One Distribution, the leader of the local IT&C equipment distribution market, controlled by one of the most powerful local entrepreneurs – Iulian Stanciu, who also owns retailer Flanco and is chairman and minority shareholder of eMAG, the largest online retailer in the region, whose majority owner is Prosus (Naspers).
“Network One Distribution (NOD) announces status of Apple Authorized Distributor as of July 1, 2025,” the company announced.
“Through this partnership, NOD will be distributing the entire official portfolio of Apple – from iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPods to accessories and the dedicated software ecosystem. The focus will be on Mac and iPad devices,” said Andrei Militaru, general manager of Network One Distribution.
As Apple has increased sales in Romania, growing on the computer and monitor segment, besides the smartphone and tablet segment, a number of local actors have tried to secure an authorized distributor status. Apple used to be seen as having an unusual policy for its size, due to its decision to work with Apcom only.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)