In the first half of 2025, the inflation of food prices in Poland amounted to 5.7 percent, with the price increase in the price in the second quarter (5.2 percent). This was due to the effect of the base after re-introducing VAT on food in April 2024. Still, consumers remained cautious, and the competition in food trade was extremely fierce.
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Growth despite difficult conditions. Biedronka presented the results
In such conditions, Biedronka achieved increase in sales in a local currency by 5 percent Revenues in euros amounted to 12.4 billion, which means an increase of 7.1 percent. compared to the first half of 2024
Particularly strong results were recorded in the second quarter, including thanks to a favorable calendar layout. Sales in local currency increased by 9.7 percent during this period, and comparable sales reached 5.3 percent. In terms of euro Revenues reached 6.4 billion, which means an increase of 10.7 percent. year on year.
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EBITDA Biedronki increased by 9 percent (6.9 percent in local currency), and the EBITDA margin improved to 7.7 percent. This is the result of sales growth, better cost discipline and concentration on operational efficiency.
Biedronka is planning new investments. Expansion not only in Poland
As part of the development strategy, in the first half of 2025. The network has opened 81 new facilities (in net approach: 72) and modernized 34 stores. In total, 3,802 stores are already operating under the Biedronka brand – 182 more than a year earlier.
In 2025 Biedronka plans to open from 130 to 150 new net stores and modernize about 200 locations. At the same time, the company announces further logistics investments – more new facilities will join the existing 17 distribution centers.
The network also continues foreign expansion. In the first half of the year, Biedronka started operating in Slovakiaopening six stores and one distribution center. By the end of 2026, he plans to have at least 50 branches there.
Increase in the minimum wage by 9.2 percent He improved household income, but the overall level of food consumption remains moderate. In this situation, Biedronka will continue to focus on cost effectiveness and shielding activities against cost pressure, resulting from low inflation in a shopping basket and rising labor costs.
– Biedronka invariably remains faithful to her mission to offer Poles low prices every day. The priority for the coming months is the increase in sales and the protection of profitability – emphasize network representatives.
