Industry | 3 April, 2025 at 2:58 PM
CEE cross-border ecommerce transactions surge by 15% in 2024
Cross-border ecommerce transactions in CEE have seen a significant surge, climbing by 15% to reach €24 billion in 2024 compared to 2023.
Cross-border ecommerce transactions in CEE have seen a significant surge, climbing by 15% to reach €24 billion in 2024 compared to 2023.
The European luxury retail market experienced more moderate growth in 2024, following the significant advances in the post-pandemic period. Within this context, Romania stands out as a market with significant development potential in this segment, although the availability of suitable retail spaces presents a challenge, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.
The Ford Otosan factory in Craiova marked the delivery of the first electric vehicles manufactured in Romania on Friday.
The lift in M&A activity in 2024 was most pronounced in H2, with 415 deals announced – the highest H2 volume since 2012 and a 58% year-on-year increase from 263 deals in H2 2023.
Investors across Europe will continue to focus on sectors with strong structural tailwinds, such as living and logistics, according to a Knight Frank report.
In total, over 170 million sqm of office spaces are at risk of becoming obsolete in 2030 across 16 European markets.
KoçZer, Türkiye's leading procurement and sourcing management company, officially announced its entry into the European market with the establishment of its subsidiary in Romania.
The partnership will develop projects to strengthen climate adaptation by working with nature.
Germany's Garbe group, specialised in industrial investment, is looking to start operations in Romania and develop its first local projects.
Austria remains the most expensive country, with €4,920/sqm in 2023, followed by Germany (€4,700/sqm), France €(4,538/sqm).
Since its launch in 2015, Dino Parc Râșnov has captured the hearts of families with children, quickly becoming their favorite destination.
The event was addressed by Zoltán Áldott, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MOL Group, and Marco Mensink, Director General of the European Chemical Industry Council.
Europe's EV sales slowing due to reductions in EV incentives, lack of affordable EV models, and consumer concerns about insufficient chargers.
European foreign direct investment faces first decline in three years with number of projects down 4% and jobs down 7% in 2023.
New auto registrations saw a significant recovery in 2023 as Covid-induced supply-chain disruptions eased and pent-up demand released.
A striking 88 percent of respondents across the world said they were planning to increase their FDI in the next three years—up 6 percent from last year.
Prioritising Moments That Matter: Nine in ten people set to spend the same or more on experiences in 2024 vs 2023.
In Europe, out of four glasses of clean water extracted and produced, one is lost on the way to the final customer and never reaches the tap.
Over 80% of the market value is represented by the residential segment. Last year, the European market has reached €1.1 billion last year.
In 2023, Pepco has employed more than 30,000 women in its European retail chains, with women accounting for up to 93% of the retailer's workforce in Europe.
S&P Global Ratings has reconfirmed Romania's sovereign debt rating at BBB-/A-3 for long-term and short-term debt on 3 April 2026, while maintaining the negative outlook.
The Romanian Government has officially approved an emergency ordinance aimed at providing relief for the energy market through a temporary reduction in diesel excise duties.
Purcari Wineries has announced that its Romanian subsidiary Crama Ceptura has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of CaraprodVin, a wine producer located in Vârstecoiu Commune, Vrancea County.
Auchan Romania is consolidating its transition to green energy, accelerating the integration of renewable sources in its operations.
Rețele Electrice România, the electricity distribution operator and part of the PPC group in Romania, invested approximately RON 1.4 billion (€280 million) in 2025 in modernisation and digitalisation projects across its distribution networks.