"Opening the two new stores in Odorheiu Secuiesc and Orăștie represents an important step in consolidating our presence in these regions. We want to offer customers easy access to an extended portfolio of products, in a modern format, adapted to the needs of households, small farmers and animal lovers," said Horia Cardoș, Founder & CEO Agroland Business System. He estimates that for the coming year, the two stores will bring combined sales of over €1.5 million and average daily traffic of approximately 200 people in Odorheiu Secuiesc and 150 in Orăștie.

The Agroland Mega store in Odorheiu Secuiesc required an investment of approximately €200,000, excluding merchandise stocks. Located in the Riverside Retail Park shopping centre in Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita county, it has an area of approximately 400 sqm and offers a range of over 3,500 products.

For Agroland Mega Orăștie, the total investment amounted to approximately €150,000, excluding merchandise stocks. The store is located in Orăștie, Hunedoara county, has a sales area of over 160 sqm and offers a range of over 2,500 products.

Starting next year, Agroland Group will enter a new development phase, marking the maturation of its business model and consolidation of its position as a regional leader in food production, specialised retail and integrated agribusiness. The retail division will grow by 15-20 stores annually, so that the network reaches over 300 by 2028, and consolidate the Pet & Garden format, unique in Romania. The company estimates a turnover growth to RON 400 million (around €78 million) and 10% EBITDA by 2028.