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).
This growth was supported by the programs that eMAG developed in the last three years marked by investments that amounted to RON 251 million to support entrepreneurship.
In the first 12 months, the store has sold over 4 million products and welcomed more than one million visitors.
Europe's EV sales slowing due to reductions in EV incentives, lack of affordable EV models, and consumer concerns about insufficient chargers.
In Q1 2024, 92 apartments with a total surface of 10,618 sqm, 228 parking spaces and other unit types were sold and pre-sold.
he Group's total revenue was RMB271.0 billion, while its adjusted net profit surged by 126.3% to reach RMB19.3 billion.
Lemet, one of the largest furniture manufacturers at the national level and one of the largest retailers through the LEMS brand, recorded sales of RON 329.9 million in 2023.

The Confidex index has dropped from 51.3 to 47.2 compared to the previous edition, marking the largest decrease since the study's launch with nearly 7 percentage points, returning to a level comparable to H1 2021.
Enterprises across Europe and the Middle East have moved from AI pilots to scaled implementations, with nearly half of AI proof-of-concepts already in production.
In 2024, the average price of 1 hectare of arable land in the EU reached €15,224, reflecting a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
Penny continues its national network expansion with the opening of a new store in Bacău. With this opening, the Penny network reaches 462 units nationwide.
VC fund GapMinder has led a €1.5 million investment round in Croatian startup InsiderCx, an AI-powered patient feedback platform that helps healthcare providers collect actionable insights and improve patient experience.