Romania: Penny Romania reports 12% turnover growth in 2025, eyes network of (…)

May 14, 2026

Penny Romania reports 12% turnover growth in 2025, eyes network of 1,000 stores by 2035
May 14, 2026

Penny Romania reports 12% turnover growth in 2025, eyes network of 1,000 stores by 2035.

Discounter Penny, part of the German group Rewe, reported a RON 10.6 billion (approximately EUR 2 billion) turnover in Romania in 2025, up 12% (…)

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