The new unit is a Profi City unit and the 15th in the city, and covers a total 354 square meters.

Profi is the second-largest modern retail chain in Romania, operating in 41 counties and employing over 6,000 people.

The supermarket chain doubled its net profit to RON26.8 million (EUR6 million) in 2013, from RON13.1 million a year before. Its sales rose 26% on the year to RON1.45 billion (EUR330 million).

The retailer opened 63 stores in 2013 and plans to maintain the same expansion rate this year.