German retailer Lidl opens 400th store in Romania
Retail chain Lidl opened its 400th store in Romania on Thursday, April 2, in the city of Voluntari, Ilfov County, marking a major milestone. On the same day, the retailer inaugurated two other stores, in Brașov and the town of Breaza.
Radu Dumitrescu · Journalist
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Retail chain Lidl opened its 400th store in Romania on Thursday, April 2, in the city of Voluntari, Ilfov County, marking a major milestone. On the same day, the retailer inaugurated two other stores, in Brașov and the town of Breaza.
Lidl is currently one of the largest employers in Romania, with over 14,000 employees. The new stores will add 76 more jobs. The expansion comes amid many economic uncertainties, but according to a development plan put forth by Lidl. In 2026, the company budgeted EUR 285 million for network expansion. The investment is 56% higher than in 2025.
