Cora Romania

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has thrown its weight behind Belgian retailer Delhaize as it looks to invest in the Romanian retail market.

EBRD has granted a €210m syndicated loan to the retailer to finance the development of up to 17 large and medium-sized hypermarkets in Bucharest and regional towns, Business Review reported.

The funding facility includes a portion of up to €140m from the EBRD's own account, as well as a portion of up to €70m syndicated to ING and Rabobank.

The retailer has been present in Romania since 2003, and currently operates eight hypermarkets under its Cora brand.