Billa Bulgaria 🇧🇬| My first day in company | How much salary 🫣 | Mausam Kunwar

Billa Bulgaria 🇧🇬| My first day in company for know about rules and regulation | Mausam Kunwar #Bulgaria #mausamkunwar #Billa Here’s an overview of Billa Bulgaria, one of the largest supermarket chains in the country: ⸻ 🛒 Overview • Established in Bulgaria in 2000, with the first store opening in Sofia on October 5th. It was the first international supermarket chain to enter the Bulgarian market . • Operates as part of the REWE Group—a major retail company headquartered in Germany . ⸻ 📍 Scale & Presence in Bulgaria • As of late 2023–2025, Billa Bulgaria runs approximately 155–165 stores across 50+ cities in the country . • At the end of 2024, it operated 165 stores in 51 cities, with plans for additional expansion in 2025 . ⸻ 💰 Financial & Growth Highlights • Turnover in 2022: around €451 million, placing Billa among the top supermarket chains in Bulgaria . • In the first ten months of 2023, turnover reached BGN 1.1 billion (~€562 million), showing growth of nearly 16%, and adding about 250 new jobs to support expansion plans . • In 2024, Billa invested over BGN 100 million (~€51 million) in logistics and stores, retaining about a 20% domestic market share, and saw 6.6% turnover growth with a 4.5% rise in customer numbers . ⸻ 🏪 Store Formats & Innovation • Classic Billa supermarkets feature a wide assortment of fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and own‑brand selections. • “Billa Dnes” format, launched in 2023, offers smaller convenience stores (~600 m²), ideal for day‑to‑day needs, stocking around 5,000 SKUs, often in smaller towns or neighborhoods (e.g., Dobrich, Silistra) . • Modern features: electronic shelf labels, self‑checkout options, QR codes for inventory freshly nearing expiration, and AI-driven promotion/logistics optimization  . ⸻ 🌱 Local Focus & Sustainability • Emphasis on Bulgarian producers through the “Billa Gradini” programme, focusing on reduced‑pesticide fruits and vegetables. • Own‑brand offerings like “Clever” (everyday low‑price range), and seasonal promotion campaigns for loyalty card members, are integral to strategy . • Recognized for sustainability and being a top employer, with certifications such as “Top Employer” in 2024 and national awards in corporate responsibility and ecological practices