Poland: discounter Biedronka and ARA increase profits and revenues

Discount Retail Chain Biedronka whose main market is Poland booked a net profit of €214 million (US $250 million) in the quarter.

Net sales rose nearly 8% to €9.14 billion and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased about 12% to €664 million.

'We confirm the outlook disclosed on 1 August 2025. In an uncertain environment, our banners remain committed to ensuring price competitiveness, sustaining consumer preference, and reinforcing our market positions,' the company said in a statement.

It said the 9.2% minimum wage increase in Poland boosted household disposable income, but 'competitive intensity shows no signs of easing in a food retail market that offers muted growth'.

Performance Highlights

In Colombia, the discount retail chain Ara reported double-digit sales growth of 19.5% in local currency. In euros, sales increased by 14.9% to 798 million, the company noted.

In the first nine months of the year, group sales at listed mother company Jerónimo Martins grew by 7.1%, while EBITDA increased by 10.9%. Net profit amounted to €484 million, or 10% higher than in the first nine months of the previous year, with good performance across all banners.

Read more: Jerónimo Martins' Quarterly Profit Jumps 15% On Higher Sales | ESM Magazine

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