Retail&Consumer
Carrefour Expands Its Convenience Store Chain In Romania In 2023, To 162 Express Units
French-held retailer Carrefour has expanded its convenience store chain in Romania in 2023, reaching 162 Express units following 22 store openings across nine towns and cities.
Germany's REWE Opens Its 363rd Penny Store In Romania
German supermarket chain REWE, one of the most powerful retailers in Europe, said on Monday (Dec 18) that it opened a new Penny store in Romania, its 363rd in the country.
Decathlon Opens Its First Store In Ramnicu Valcea; Reaches 31 Units In Romania
French retailer Decathlon has open its first store in Ramnicu Valcea, located within the Shopping City Ramnicu Valcea mall, reaching a network of 31 units countrywide.
Consumer Spending Down In Jan-Sep On A Market Where Prices Kept Rising 15% To 23%
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market shrank in volume in January-September 2023, which is the best indicator of the spending appetite of Romanian consumers. On the other hand, retail...
Study: 59% Of Romanians Prefer To Shop In Physical Stores
59% of Romanian respondents prefer to shop in physical stores (vs. 50% in the Czech Republic) and free delivery is a benefit that would convince 63% of Romanian respondents to make a purchas...
Bookstore Chain Carturesti Expects To End 2023 With 20% Growth
Bookstore chain Carturesti expects to end this year with 20% higher revenue, as sales went up and the network expanded with stores to several cities in the country.
Statistics Board: Romania Retail Sales Up 1.8% YoY In October 2023
Retail sales volume in Romania (excluding the trade with motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased 1.8% in unadjusted data and grew by 1.4% when adjusted for seasonality and number of workin...
Footprints AI And Danubius Launch Retail Media Network In Romania
Footprints AI, a cutting-edge retail media platform that provides retailers with valuable insights into consumer shopping habits, has partnered up with Danubius, the main supplier of Datecs...
Made By Society Takes Streetwear Brand To Poland After UK And Bulgaria
Made by Society, the former Vagabond Studio, one of the most powerful Romanian fashion brands by sales and size of the retail chain, plans to expand to Poland, after having opened stores in...