Carrefour and Metro Expand Retail Footprint in Romania

Carrefour and Metro are expanding their retail presence in Romania through the opening of new hypermarket and cash-and-carry stores. notes that Romania's modern retail space has grown substantially, increasing from approximately 100,000 square metres in the early 2000s to over 5 million square metres today. This expansion is supported by rising purchasing power and the country's approach to European Union accession.

The expansion occurs in a market where suggests there is still room for growth, particularly in smaller and medium-sized cities. The sector has been fundamentally reshaped by stronger consumption and the maturing of the real estate market in Romania.