Romanians trust online trade, the number of sales is going up and cumulated figures since the beginning of the year are over initial estimates, said Irina Pencea, general manager of eMAG Romania and senior VP eMAG Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary, present at Profit E-commerce Challenges of growth in markets with ever harsher competition - 5th edition. “In Romania we feel the people's confidence in e-commerce, we feel that people are buying more, we see that in present figures. We have more orders from the same customers and more customers who buy online from more product categories. Besides household appliances, we see more orders for the other categories of products like fashion, consumables, cleaning products, products for children, a.o”, said Pencea. In the case of eMAG, the biggest online retail dealer in Romania, Pencea says that in 2024 initial estimates have already been exceeded. She pointed to the fact that delivery time to the other markets where eMAG is present is affected by the fact that Romania is not part of Schengen. 'Practically, delivery time grows by one day because of the time spent by going through customs. If we were part of Shengen, delivery time would be shorter, customers would receive ordered products more quickly and sales would grow. The growing potential in the area is very high, we have confidence in the rising e-commerce in the area, and that is why we invested in the two markets – Hungary and Bulgaria. It is important to acclerate and be able to play in an area offering the same conditions to players in these countries, to be able to have more rapid access abroad, the same as in Hungary any European player can go to the neighbouring country without going through customs,” Pencea said.
Step into 2025 with music, excitement, and unforgettable performances! New Year’s Eve at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is not just a celebration – it’s a grand spectacle where world-class entertainment, live music, and vibrant energy come together for a night to remember. This year, we’ve curated a sensational lineup of artists and performers to […]
The Bucharest Police recently announced that the city will host several commemorative ceremonies marking 35 years since the Romanian Revolution of December 1989, causing traffic restrictions around the city. The restrictions will be in place from Friday to Sunday, December 20-22, 2024. On Friday, December 20, at around 10:00 AM, a religious/military ceremony with wreath-laying […]
Alex Florența, the General Prosecutor of Romania, said on Friday, December 20, that harsher punishments are needed to combat incitement to violence and Legionnaire propaganda (related to Mișcarea Legionară, a Romanian interwar fascist movement) in public spaces effectively. To that end, the office of the General Prosecutor will propose new measures to combat such phenomena. However, […]
Dennis Lloyd, Inna, Damian & Brothers, and Killa Fonic are among the artists who will perform at Flight Festival 2025. The festival is scheduled to take place between June 20 and June 22 at Timișoara’s Banat Village Museum. For three days, the venue “will open its doors for an experience that combines music, nature, and […]
Around 67% of Romanians believe that the economic situation will worsen, 7% higher than the previous year, according to the EY Consumer Index Romania 2024. Findings suggest a challenging start of 2025 both economically and politically in Romania. Additionally, in 2024, more than half of respondents (59%) were extremely concerned about conflicts and external wars. […]
Polish LuxVet Group has acquired the Bucharest veterinary clinic RegalVet. The acquisition brings LuxVet’s local portfolio to five clinics and hospitals, one year after entering the local market. RegalVet Veterinary Clinic, which offers non-stop veterinary care, specializes in emergency veterinary medicine and surgery. The clinic employs ten qualified specialists, including veterinarians, technicians, and administrative staff. […]
