Mega Image

Mega Image

Mega Image is one of the largest supermarket chains in Romania, owned by the Belgian group Delhaize. The first store was opened in 1995 in Bucharest and since then, the network has expanded throughout the country. As of 2021, there are over 800 Mega Image stores in Romania.

History

Mega Image was founded in 1995, with the opening of its first store in Bucharest. The company was initially a joint venture between the Greek company Alfa-Beta Vassilopoulos and the Belgian group Delhaize. In 1999, Delhaize became the sole owner of Mega Image.

Expansion

In the early 2000s, Mega Image began to expand outside of Bucharest. The company opened its first stores in other major cities in Romania, such as Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Iași. By 2010, Mega Image had over 100 stores across the country. The company continued to grow rapidly, reaching 200 stores in 2012, 500 stores in 2015, and 800 stores in 2021.

Store Formats

Mega Image operates several different store formats. The main format is the standard Mega Image supermarket, which offers a wide range of food and non-food products. In addition, the company operates smaller convenience stores under the Shop&Go brand, as well as larger hypermarkets under the Mega Image Concept Store brand.

Private Label Products

Mega Image offers a wide range of private label products. These include the Delhaize brand, which offers a variety of food products, and the 365 brand, which offers more budget-friendly options. In addition, Mega Image has several other private label brands, such as Gusturi Românești (Romanian Tastes), which offers traditional Romanian products, and Goodies, which offers premium products.

Sustainability

Mega Image is committed to sustainability. The company has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as reducing energy consumption in its stores and using more environmentally friendly packaging. In addition, Mega Image is involved in several social responsibility projects, such as supporting local producers and promoting healthy eating.

See Also

• Delhaize
• Alfa-Beta Vassilopoulos
• Supermarkets in Romania

External Links

• Official Website