Romanians spent €36 billion in large retail chains across 2023, up 11% versus 2022
The second largest share (€3.6 billion) respectively pertained to DIY stores, a segment followed by Electro-IT (€3.3 billion) and Fashion retailers (€2.2 billion).
The second largest share (€3.6 billion) respectively pertained to DIY stores, a segment followed by Electro-IT (€3.3 billion) and Fashion retailers (€2.2 billion).

Romanian state-owned gas company Romgaz has reached an agreement in principle with fertilizer producer Azomureș regarding the acquisition of its operational activity as a transfer of a going concern.
Polish pharmaceutical company Zakłady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma has agreed to launch a voluntary public takeover offer (VTO) for all shares of Romanian drugmaker Biofarm, according to a regulatory filing.
Romania ranks first in the European Union for the real burden of electricity prices, with a nominal value 21% above the European average, according to an analysis published by the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI).
Rezolv Energy has commissioned the St. George solar park in Silistra, near the Bulgaria-Romania border. Built on a former airport site, the €270 million project transforms abandoned land into a renewable energy facility.
Romanian employees demonstrate higher engagement and happiness levels at work compared to European averages, according to the 2026 "Workplace Happiness Barometer" launched by Pluxee in partnership with The Happiness Index.