“The first half of 2026 demonstrated our ability to maintain a strong growth trajectory, respond effectively to evolving customer needs and continue shaping the future of the convenience market. We are making excellent progress towards our target of opening more than 1,300 stores in 2026, having opened 778 in the first half of the year, including 706 in Poland and 72 in Romania,” said Group Chief Strategy & Development Officer Tomasz Blicharski.
The retailer stepped up expansion in Romania compared with the first half of 2025, when it opened 51 new stores.
Zabka posted PLN16.6 billion (EUR3.9 billion) sales on its home market and in Romania in the first half of 2026, an increase of 12.6%. The amount represents sales to end consumers.
Romania is Zabka’s first foreign market, on which it operates under the Froo brand.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)