Monday, 14th July 2025

Retail

Pevex Expansion Signals Power Shift in Croatian Retail Market

Croatia’s leading domestic DIY and home improvement chain, Pevex, has opened its 32nd retail centre—this time in...

Croatian Giant Podravka Eyes Australia

Podravka, the beloved Croatian food and pharma brand, is cooking up big ambitions far beyond the Balkans. With a freshly unveiled strategy stretching to 2030,...

Podravka and Kraš Join Forces to Expand in the American Market

In a bold move to strengthen their footprint across the Atlantic, Croatian food titans Podravka and Kraš have announced a strategic partnership targeting the...

Flying Tiger Takes Flight in the Balkans

In a move set to reshape the region’s retail landscape, Danish variety store chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen is partnering with Southeast Europe’s retail powerhouse BALFIN Group to open...

Slovenian Retail Divides as Locals Shrink and Foreigners Grow

Slovenia’s retail market is undergoing a quiet transformation marked by two opposing currents. Domestic players Mercator and Tuš are closing underperforming stores, particularly in smaller...

Italian Discount Giant Eurospin Sets Sights on Serbia

In a move that could reshape Serbia’s discount retail landscape, Italian giant Eurospin is laying the groundwork for its long-anticipated expansion into the country. According...

Mercator’s Strategic Retreat

Slovenian retail chain Mercator has announced the closure of 43 small stores by autumn, following the shutdown of 29 units last year. The company, owned...

IKEA Serbia Appoints New Market Manager

IKEA Serbia has named Aleksandar Rajčević as its new Market Manager, announcing the appointment after his 17-year tenure in various roles within the company. The...

AliExpress Logistics Hub Could Be Built in Niš

Niš could become the site of a major Aliexpress logistics hub, according to the city’s mayor, Dragoslav Pavlović, who referenced the possibility during the...

Big Bang Expands Its Footprint in Serbia

Big Bang, the Slovenian retail leader in consumer electronics, has officially begun operating under its own brand in Serbia after acquiring the local BC...

Lidl’s Strategic Expansion into Bosnia and Herzegovina

Lidl, the German retail powerhouse, is making bold strides into Bosnia and Herzegovina, with plans to open multiple stores across the country by the...

Montenegro Promotes Local Goods

In a bid to support Montenegro's domestic industries, the Chamber of Commerce has launched the Buy Our Own competition. Running from now until July 1,...

Bosnian Cable Giant’s Global Expansion

In a significant move, TT Kabeli, a leading Bosnian cable manufacturer, has announced a €100 million investment in a new plant in Croatia. The expansion,...

VODAVODA and Gorki List Rise from Serbia to Global Prominence

Serbia's VODAVODA and Gorki List have quietly risen to become formidable players on the international stage. As VODAVODA celebrates its 20th anniversary, it has expanded...

Nikšić Set for Transformation with Big Fashion Mall

Nikšić, a town in Montenegro often overlooked on the global map, is poised for a major transformation. At the 46th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade,...