Ecolet, the B2C brand of the Alsendo Group, has acquired the commercial operations of Curier Online in Romania, marking a significant step in Alsendo’s expansion strategy in Southeastern Europe. The transaction strengthens Ecolet’s position in the local e-commerce logistics market and enhances its technological offering for B2C and C2X clients.
Through the deal, Ecolet takes over Curier Online’s courier service resale platform and active customer base. The integration is expected...
Pluxee, a global player in employee benefits and engagement, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire MyBenefits, a fast-growing Romanian company that has developed innovative technology to provide a flexible offering of employee benefits. The transaction builds on a partnership between the two companies. The deal is subject to approval by the Romanian regulatory […]
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeastern Europe, announced Thursday, July 3, the discovery of a new natural gas reservoir in Spineni, a locality situated about 70 kilometers northeast of Craiova, southwestern Romania. The find was confirmed following the drilling of the 1 Spineni exploration well to a depth of approximately...
Romanian president Nicușor Dan, along with prime minister Ilie Bolojan and other officials, participated at a reception on Wednesday, July 2, to mark the US Independence Day. During the reception, they underlined the importance of the relationship between Romania and the US. The Romanian president noted that the United States is Romania's most important ally […]
Romanians spent roughly EUR 40 billion in large retail chains last year, representing an increase of 7.1% year-over-year. The 2024 growth rate marked a slowdown compared to 2023 (+11.1% vs. 2022) but remained above inflation, according to the Romania Retail Snapshot 2025 produced by real estate consultancy company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Major food stores […]
The Romanian government will implement tax hikes and spending reforms starting August 1 in an attempt to curb the growing budget deficit and avoid a looming financial crisis, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced. The measures include increases in VAT and excise duties, a new health contribution on pensions, and a doubling of the tax on […]
Bucharest gears up for the first edition of Neversea Kapital, chamber music festival SoNoRo Musikland tours cities and villages in Transylvania, and outdoor enthusiasts can reconnect...
