Romania: Report: Over half of Romania’s modern retail stock is more than 15 (…)

October 2, 2026

Report: Over half of Romania’s modern retail stock is more than 15 years old
Oct 2, 2026

Report: Over half of Romania’s modern retail stock is more than 15 years old.

Approximately 53% of Romania’s modern retail stock is more than 15 years old, with the share reaching 59% in Bucharest, according to a new (…)

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