Real estate |
21 July, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Romania's modern retail stock reached 4,859,000 sqm by the end of Q2 2026, with retail parks accounting for approximately 23% of this area. Deliveries in H1 2026 totalled 84,000 sqm, including the expansion of Arena Mall Bacău, Phase 1 of Urbano Shopping & Living in Cluj-Napoca, and new retail parks in Oradea, Breaza, Bran, and Brașov. A further 68,000 sqm are under construction with delivery scheduled for H2 2026, including ARIA Shopping Centre, One Gallery, and Cometex retail parks, bringing the estimated full-year total to 152,000 sqm. Looking further ahead, nearly 300,000 sqm of new space is in the planning and construction phase for 2027–2028, with major projects including the 120,000 sqm mixed-use Rivus project in Cluj-Napoca, expansions of Promenada Mall Bucharest and Palas Iași, and M Park Galați.
Real estate |
29 June, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Rezidential developer Alesonor and Fan Basketball Academy have announced a partnership to develop and operate the sports facilities within Amber Forest Agora, part of the Amber Forest suburb.
Economy |
23 June, 2026 at 11:34 AM
The Competition Council has authorised the transaction through which Pavăl Holding intends to acquire the Carrefour group in Romania.
Real estate |
18 June, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The LaDoiPași proximity store network, developed by Metro Romania, has opened 100 stores in a single day and passed the 3,000-store milestone nationwide.
Real estate |
17 June, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Iulius and Atterbury Europe are allocating €9 million to revamp Iulius Mall Iași, located in the Tudor Vladimirescu university campus.
Energy |
17 June, 2026 at 9:00 AM
PPC Blue Romania, part of the PPC group in Romania, has signed a partnership with Dedeman, a Romanian-owned DIY retailer, for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations across Dedeman's national store network, both existing and future locations.
Real estate |
12 June, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Czech investment group SCF has completed the acquisition of two Romanian NEST retail parks from developer RC Europe for nearly €40 million. The transaction marks SCF's entry into its fourth country, expanding its Central European retail portfolio beyond the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.
Economy |
11 June, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Romanian consumers are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the country's economic and political outlook while continuing to prioritise spending and aggressively seek value, according to the latest Consumer Sentiment Survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Real estate |
8 June, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Investis and iO Partners have completed the sale of a 39,000 sqm land plot located near Mall Moldova in Iași. The land was owned by Argo Property Management.
Real estate |
1 June, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Portico Investments Group has acquired two grocery assets in Ploiești, Romania, both fully leased to Mega Image, the company announced on LinkedIn.
Economy |
25 May, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Premier Restaurants Romania, the operator of McDonald's restaurants in Romania, has launched a national recruitment campaign as part of its expansion plans. The company aims to create over 500 new jobs in 2026, with more than 1,400 positions planned over the next three years.
Real estate |
22 May, 2026 at 3:13 PM
MAS has concluded binding agreements for the disposal of retail assets in Romania and Bulgaria worth €251.2 million, as part of its strategy to redeploy capital into opportunities with superior long-term returns.
Real estate |
21 May, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Nhood Romania has supported the opening of Urbano Shopping & Living, developed by Urbano Group in Florești, Cluj County, with a €40 million investment in the first phase.
Industry |
19 May, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Small and mid-sized retailers lost approximately €3.2 million in profit over the past year due to inventory errors, according to internal data from Selectsoft, a Romanian provider of ERP solutions for SMEs.
Real estate |
19 May, 2026 at 3:47 PM
After a period of adjustments, Romania's property market enters 2026 with increased confidence from Romanian investors. These have become a key factor in supporting market liquidity and stability, showing growing interest in income-generating assets, according to a report by CBRE Romania.
Industry |
19 May, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Consumer products brands are shifting from competing for visibility to competing for algorithmic selection, according to an EY report.
Real estate |
13 May, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Penny Romania ended 2025 with revenue of RON 10.6 billion lei (€2.1 billion), marking a 12.01% increase compared to the previous year. The discount retailer opened 40 new stores, reaching 456 units nationwide, and completed its fifth logistics centre in Mihăilești, Giurgiu County.
Real estate |
13 May, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Romania's retail market experienced a challenging Q1 2026, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. While macroeconomic indicators reflect a period of adjustment, the high street segment and medium-term development pipeline remain robust.
Real estate |
11 May, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Sphera Franchise Group has acquired the franchise rights for wagamama, the pan-Asian restaurant brand, to develop the concept in Romania. The franchise will be implemented through a newly established company wholly owned by Sphera Franchise Group.
Industry |
8 April, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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.
