September is traditionally an important month for the commercial activity of the JUMBO Group, as it includes the back-to-school period ("Back to School") and is a useful indication of the overall course of consumer demand, a group announcement notes.
This year's period unfolded in a demanding and differentiated environment in the 4 markets where the Group operates. Inflationary pressures and fiscal adjustment affect consumers' purchasing power to a different degree, while ongoing geopolitical tensions keep volatility in energy and transport costs elevated.
Despite the above variables, the positive momentum of the previous months was maintained in September as well. Sales recorded an increase of +8% compared with the corresponding month of the previous year, bringing the sales growth rate for the 9-month period (January – September 2026) to approximately +6%.
The sales performance to date allows Management to remain cautiously optimistic about the course of the fiscal year, without however overlooking the limited visibility and uncertainties that continue to characterize the international environment.
Detailed sales performance by country
Greece: In September 2026, the parent company's net sales (excluding intra-group transactions) increased by approximately +9% compared with the corresponding month last year. For the 9-month period, the increase stood at approximately +8%.
Cyprus: Store sales in Cyprus, in September 2026, were up by +15% compared with the corresponding month last year. For the 9-month period, the increase stood at approximately +7%.
Bulgaria: Sales of the stores in Bulgaria as well as the country's online store (https://www.e-jumbo.bg), in September 2026, were up by +15% compared with the corresponding month last year. In the 9-month period, the increase stood at approximately +14%.
Romania: In September 2026, sales of the network as well as the online store (www.e-jumbo.ro) were down by -3% compared with the corresponding month last year. In the 9-month period, they were down by approximately -5%.