economy
February 9, 2026
LAWSUIT ONLY FOR SERBIA? "Delez" is not bothered by margins in Romania
'Delez', the largest retail chain in our country, has sued the Republic of Serbia because it sided with the citizens and introduced the Regulation on margins and trade measures. Their recognizable 'Maksi' supermarkets were replaced overnight with Romanian supermarkets 'Profi'.
TL;DR
- Delez, the largest retailer in Serbia, sued the Republic of Serbia over new margin and trade measure regulations.
- Delez's 'Maksi' supermarkets were replaced with 'Profi' supermarkets, a Romanian chain Delez acquired.
- Delez has not sued Romania, despite the country having stricter margin limitations for over two years.
- Consumer group 'Efektiva' called for a boycott of Delez's supermarkets, viewing the lawsuit as anti-citizen.
- Delez operates under a new 'Profi' format in Serbia, expanding its significant presence.
- In 2023-2024, Delez had a 46% gross margin and approximately 130 million euros in net profit.
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