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).

Several of Romania's largest financial institutions have issued official statements to the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
The European retail sector faced a cooling period in February 2026, with the latest Eurostat data revealing a divergence between a stabilising Union and a sharply declining Romanian market.
Meta Estate Trust has announced the development of a new commercial asset in Vânători commune, Galați County, based on a 15-year lease agreement with Penny, part of the German Rewe group.
Delgaz Grid, E.ON's distribution company in Romania, invested over €241 million in natural gas and electricity distribution networks last year.
Romania's National Bank (BNR) board decided to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per year during Tuesday's meeting.