Last year, the company opened three stores, in Ploiesti, Sibiu and Bucharest. In January 2011, the company announced plans to open 2-3 units this year, following an overall investment of EUR15-20 million.
Obi has been active in Romania since 2008, and it currently has seven stores.
In 2010, the company posted sales of 165.1 million lei (EUR38.25 million), up 20% from RON137.8 million in 2009.
Other competitors on the local DIY market include Dedeman, Praktiker, Bricostore, bauMax, Ambient, Hornbach, Mr. Bricolage and Leroy Merlin. (EUR1=RON4.3159)