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📦 48,500 sqm of logistics infrastructure for the future of retail: Leroy Merlin is expanding its regional distribution center in CTPark Bucharest West, in an investment that confirms the growing importance of logistics infrastructure for modern commerce.

Discover what this expansion means for the retail and industrial markets:
https://thebizz.ro/en/news/leroy-merlin-expands-its-logistics-center-to-48500-sqm-in-ctpark-bucharest-west/

Leroy Merlin Expands Its Logistics Center to 48,500 sqm in CTPark Bucharest West Leroy Merlin Expands Its Logistics Center to 48,500 sqm in CTPark Bucharest West

1,000 stores in Romania by 2035” may sound ambitious, but for PENNY it is already backed by a €3 billion investment plan. 🚀
Food retail remains one of the most competitive industries, and PENNY’s 2025 results demonstrate how accelerated growth can be supported simultaneously through expansion, logistics, and digital transformation.
With revenues exceeding €2 billion, 40 new stores opened in a single year, and a new logistics center, the company continues to strengthen its position among the most dynamic players in the market.

Read the full analysis here: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/penny-surpasses-e2-billion-in-revenue-and-announces-e3-billion-investment-plan-to-expand-its-network-by-2035/

PENNY surpasses €2 billion in revenue and announces €3 billion investment plan to expand its network by 2035 PENNY surpasses €2 billion in revenue and announces €3 billion investment plan to expand its network by 2035

The Bucharest office market is showing signs of recovery, although the pace remains below pre-pandemic levels.
New demand for modern office space increased in Q1 2026, while the growing presence of companies newly entering Romania is becoming an important signal for investors and developers.
At the same time, the limited supply of premium office buildings is beginning to put upward pressure on rents in a market still going through a stabilization phase.

🔗 https://thebizz.ro/en/news/bucharest-office-market-slowly-recovers-demand-increases-but-remains-below-pre-pandemic-levels/

Bucharest office market slowly recovers: demand increases but remains below pre-pandemic levels Bucharest office market slowly recovers: demand increases but remains below pre-pandemic levels

Schneider Electric is accelerating its sustainability strategy through the Impact 2030 program and reports an 82.5% reduction in operational emissions compared to 2017.
The company is focusing on energy efficiency, automation, and supply chain decarbonization at a time when ESG objectives are becoming increasingly tied to operational performance and investor expectations.
Sustainability is moving from general commitments toward measurable performance indicators.
🔗 https://thebizz.ro/en/news/schneider-electric-sets-new-sustainability-targets-and-reports-an-82-5-reduction-in-operational-emissions/

Schneider Electric sets new sustainability targets and reports an 82.5% reduction in operational emissions Schneider Electric sets new sustainability targets and reports an 82.5% reduction in operational emissions

Kaufland continues its expansion in the Bucharest metropolitan area with the opening of its first store in Chitila.

The new unit combines proximity retail with automation, energy-efficiency solutions, and complementary services, at a time when competition among major food retailers in Ilfov is intensifying.

Bucharest’s satellite towns are becoming increasingly attractive for retail investments.

🔗 https://thebizz.ro/en/news/kaufland-opens-its-first-store-in-chitila-and-continues-expansion-in-the-bucharest-metropolitan-area/

Kaufland opens its first store in Chitila and continues expansion in the Bucharest metropolitan area Kaufland opens its first store in Chitila and continues expansion in the Bucharest metropolitan area

Building automation is becoming increasingly important amid rising energy costs, and Schneider Electric is focusing on smart solutions to optimize consumption.
Through the SpaceLogic KNX platform, the company promotes an integrated model for controlling lighting, climate systems, and security, with real-time monitoring and energy adjustment based on the actual use of spaces.
In a market where energy efficiency and ESG standards are becoming priorities, automation is no longer just a technological advantage, but a strategic component for commercial and residential buildings.

🔗 https://thebizz.ro/en/news/schneider-electric-bets-on-building-automation-to-reduce-energy-consumption/

Schneider Electric bets on building automation to reduce energy consumption Schneider Electric bets on building automation to reduce energy consumption

CEC Bank is expanding its presence in the international transfers market and strengthening its position in the external remittances segment, in a context where labor mobility is reshaping the dynamics of the local banking system.

🔗 https://thebizz.ro/en/news/cec-bank-strengthens-its-position-on-the-external-remittances-market-through-the-expansion-of-its-international-transfer-services/

CEC Bank strengthens its position on the external remittances market through the expansion of its international transfer services CEC Bank strengthens its position on the external remittances market through the expansion of its international transfer services

Maxi Pet continues its expansion in Bucharest, betting on the rapid growth of the pet products market.

🔗 https://thebizz.ro/en/news/maxi-pet-expands-its-network-in-bucharest-and-bets-on-the-growth-of-the-pet-products-market/

Maxi Pet expands its network in Bucharest and bets on the growth of the pet products market Maxi Pet expands its network in Bucharest and bets on the growth of the pet products market

CTP expands the iwis factory in Oradea by 4,000 sqm, strengthening the city’s position as a regional industrial hub. The expansion reaches 11,000 sqm and reflects the growth of automotive industry operations within an ecosystem supported by modern logistics infrastructure and cross-border connectivity.
📍 Oradea continues to attract strategic investments in manufacturing and logistics, consolidating its role on the industrial map of Central and Eastern Europe.

For more details: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/ctp-expands-iwis-factory-in-oradea-by-4000-sqm-strengthening-the-industrial-platform-at-the-western-border/

CTP expands iwis factory in Oradea by 4,000 sqm, strengthening the industrial platform at the western border CTP expands iwis factory in Oradea by 4,000 sqm, strengthening the industrial platform at the western border

Primark continues its expansion in Romania and officially enters the Craiova market with the opening of a new store in ElectroPutere Parc on June 9. It is the retailer’s fifth store in the country and marks the consolidation of its presence in south-western Romania.

The new space of over 3,000 sqm introduces a modern retail concept focused on shopping experience and fast customer flow, within a context of rapid national brand expansion.
The opening supports the repositioning of ElectroPutere Parc as a regional retail hub in an increasingly attractive market for international brands.
🔗 https://thebizz.ro/en/news/primark-enters-the-craiova-market-fifth-store-in-romania-to-open-in-june/

Primark enters the Craiova market: fifth store in Romania to open in June Primark enters the Craiova market: fifth store in Romania to open in June