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Romanian retail and seasonal shopping campaigns

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Retailers in Romania are initiating various seasonal shopping and promotional campaigns for the autumn period. Preparations for the 2026 Black Friday season are underway, with eMAG officially announcing its primary campaign date for November 6, 2026. eMAG describes the event as the “largest sales opportunity for third-party entrepreneurs operating on the eMAG Marketplace” and has noted a 25% increase in independent entrepreneurs selling abroad via its platform. While eMAG has set a primary date, other retailers are implementing staggered periods. Flanco, Carrefour, and Dormeo have already initiated promotions. Altex and evoMAG are scheduled to begin their campaigns on October 29. Altex has invested 400 million lei in infrastructure and expects a turnover of 2 billion euros for the fourth quarter. Other upcoming participants include Fashion Days, starting November 1 with discounts up to 90%, and Flip.ro, which will offer refurbished devices starting October 30. Major players such as Media Galaxy and BRICO have also scheduled a three-week event starting October 29, with some retailers offering price-protection guarantees. Beyond retail sales, the winter holiday season is approaching with various Christmas markets scheduled throughout the country. Craiova and Sibiu are set to open their festivities on November 13, 2026, while Bucharest's market in Piața Constituției is slated for November 27. Notably, Craiova's Christmas market has been ranked as the “most beautiful in Europe” by travelers via the European Best Destinations platform. Consumer research highlights shifting behaviors. An MKOR study shows rising interest, with 70% of adults aged 18 to 55 intending to make ~~purchases, with an average declared budget of approximately 2,100 lei.~~ purchases. However, retailers face challenges with shopping cart abandonment driven by high delivery costs and cheaper alternatives. The National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) has issued warnings regarding high-pressure marketing tactics such as ‘Only today!’ or ‘Last chance!’. The ANPC advises consumers to verify genuine discounts by comparing current prices against the lowest price offered by the retailer in the 30 days preceding the promotion. costs.

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