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Categories: BUSINESS

Romania retail and airport development expands

Entities: Decathlon · eMAG · Lidl Romania · Sabin Fane · Schwarz Group

Overview

Since June, Romania has seen a wave of commercial and aviation projects. Iași International Airport signed a design contract to re‑configure terminals, while the Palas complex in Iași added dozens of new retailers and a large Primark store. Summer sales and promotions rolled out at Iulius Town Cluj‑Napoca, Iulius Mall Suceava, Lidl and eMAG. In July, BIPA opened its fifth Romanian outlet in Bucharest and Primark opened its sixth store in Sibiu, with further locations planned.

The legal hurdle for Suceava International Airport was cleared, allowing the 11,000 m² passenger‑terminal project to move toward tendering, with bids expected to open in the coming weeks. The wider airport plan also includes expanded parking, a new electric plant and upgraded navigation equipment.

Timișoara International Airport confirmed a temporary suspension of all take‑off and landing operations from 08:00 on 2 November 2026 until 21:00 on 22 November 2026 to carry out essential runway repairs.

Retail activity continued with Lidl’s Costești store launching a summer promotion (27 July‑16 August) offering up to 35 % off everyday items and 30 % off DIY and garden products, plus vouchers via the Lidl Plus app. eMAG ended its Electro Weekend with a flat 300 lei discount on Lenovo bundles and up to 500 lei off selected smartphones, while promoting a Cooling Week with price cuts on air‑conditioners and refrigerators. Decathlon’s Camping Week offered up to 30 % off tents, sleeping bags and other outdoor equipment.

These actions reinforce the ongoing expansion of Romania’s retail market and the continued modernization of its airport infrastructure.

Timeline

  1. about 16 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lidl Romania keeps 2025 prices on 360+ staple items

    Lidl Romania will keep 2025 prices for over 360 staple items, with many products under 5‑10 lei, citing stability and value, per Chief Customer Officer Sabin Fane.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Romanian retailers Lidl, eMAG and Decathlon roll out summer discount campaigns

    Lidl Costești, eMAG and Decathlon launch summer sales in Romania, offering up to 35% off goods, large price cuts on electronics and camping gear, plus Lidl Plus vouchers until mid‑August.

  3. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Romanian airports move forward with Suceava terminal expansion and Timișoara runway repairs

    Romania advances airport upgrades: Suceava’s new 11,000 m² terminal moves toward bidding after legal hurdles, while Timișoara will close its runway for repairs from 2‑22 Nov 2026.

  4. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Romania's retail sector expands with new BIPA and Primark stores

    BIPA opens a new drugstore in Bucharest’s Berceni district while Primark launches a large store in Sibiu, adding jobs and signaling further retail expansion in Romania.

  5. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lidl and eMAG roll out summer sales in Romania

    Lidl offers a 99.99‑lei Parkside electric drill in limited stock, while eMAG's Stock Busters campaign discounts electronics and the Huawei Watch GT 5 to about 504 lei across Romania.

  6. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Iulius malls in Romania launch Summer Sale with up to 70% discounts

    Iulius malls in Romania began a Summer Sale, offering up to 70% off on clothing, shoes, beauty and home goods at brands such as Zara, Mango and Adidas.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Iași airport upgrades and Palas mall revamp aim to boost regional hub

    Iași airport will redesign terminal T3 for departures and turn T2 into cargo, while Palas mall’s remodel adds 40 new retailers—including a two‑level Primark—and expands leisure spaces, boosting the city’s hub.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Romanian malls add Primark, Peek & Cloppenburg and upgrade Iulius Iaşi

    Romanian malls Sun Plaza and Iulius Iaşi announce major upgrades, adding Primark, Peek & Cloppenburg and new affordable brands, with a €9 million investment for Iulius and plans for an Auchan store after the 5‑

  9. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Primark invests €10 million in new Craiova store as lululemon opens first Romanian shop in Bucharest

    Primark spent €10 million on a new Craiova store, creating 100 jobs and aiming to double its Romanian outlets by 2027, while lululemon opened its first Romanian shop in Bucharest’s Băneasa Shopping City.

Sources

b365.ro · business-review.eu · economica.net · epitesti.ro · gadoo.com.br · hotnews.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · mobilissimo.ro · newsbucovina.ro · playtech.ro · revistabiz.ro · romaniatv.net · soba.sanze.jp · stiripesurse.ro · telem.ro · timisoarastiri.ro · zf.ro · zi-de-zi.ro