Jumbo's sales in Bulgaria up 8% y/y in Jan

In comparison, sales in Romania added 10% year-on-year last month, whereas overall sales for the group rose by 4%, Jumbo said in a statement.

Last January, Jumbo's sales in Bulgaria and Romania jumped by 53% and 40% on the year, respectively, according to an earlier statement.

Looking ahead, Jumbo said it expects sales and profit in 2024 to grow by an annual 8% to 10%.