Bulgaria

Bulgaria Sees Closure Of More Than 10,000 Small Grocery Stores In The Past 10 Years

Over the past decade, approximately 10,000 small grocery stores in Bulgaria have closed, primarily due to competition from larger, more modern retailers.

Billa Invests Over €56m In 2024 To Expand Presence In Bulgaria

Supermarket chain Billa has invested BGN 110 million (€56 million) since the start of 2024 in Bulgaria to boost its market presence in the Balkan coun...

Bella Bulgaria Invests €6m For Further Expansion In The European Bake-Off Market

Bella Bulgaria, a leading producer of frozen pastry in Southern Europe, has invested €6 million in its second pastry factory, fully dedicated to filo...

Maxima Grupė Reports 'Moderate' Revenue Growth In First Half

Maxima Grupė has reported consolidated revenue growth of 4.7% in the first half of 2024, to €3 billion, compared to the same period last year.

10 Most Popular Food Brands In Bulgaria

As part of our coverage of this year's Kantar Brand Footprint report, ESM presents the most-chosen brands in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria’s Minimart Gets A New Shareholder

Bulgarian convenience store chain Minimart has secured investment from Trinity Capital, a local company active in the pharmaceutical, agriculture, and real...

Bulgaria's Fantastico Group Invests €18m To Expand Logistics Centre

Bulgarian retailer Fantastico Group has invested €18 million to expand its logistics centre located near Elin Pelin, close to the capital Sofia.

Retail Trade Volumes In European Union On A Par With Last Year

In April 2024, seasonally adjusted retail trade volumes in the European Union experienced a slight decline of 0.1% compared to the same month the previous...