The Responsible Business Forum has announced the list of employers most advanced in diversity management. Among this prestigious group is Żabka, which has been recognized with a certificate confirming its long-standing commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The most advanced employers in diversity management, inclusive culture and safe workplace environments were selected in the 6th edition of the Diversity IN Check survey. The list of 79 companies distinguished in this area was announced on 27 May 2026 during a conference marking the end of Diversity Month 2026. The event was organised by the Responsible Business Forum – the coordinator of the Polish edition of the international Diversity Charter initiative – and took place at the Laboratory of the Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art in Warsaw. Żabka was recognised for its commitment to diversity and inclusion management in Poland.

“For us, Diversity IN Check is not only an award, but above all a benchmark that helps us manage this area consciously. It shows where we are as an organisation and where we want to further develop our approach to diversity and inclusion in a measurable and business-relevant way.

“What makes me most proud, however, is that this recognition reflects tangible actions and the everyday choices of our people. Diversity cannot be implemented through a single project – it is built through relationships, decisions and the culture we create together,” says Dorota Orzeł, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Żabka Group

Diversity and inclusion at the core of Żabka’s activities

One of the four key pillars of Żabka Group’s Responsibility Strategy is the “Responsible Organisation”. For years, the company has consistently worked to create a work environment where everyone feels respected, safe and treated with due attention. The Group is open to people with diverse identities, experiences, competences and perspectives, building its teams in this spirit.

This commitment is reflected, among other things, in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy adopted in 2024.

Żabka’s efforts in this area have been repeatedly recognised by leading Polish and international institutions. The company was the first in Poland to receive the EQUAL-SALARY certification, awarded by the Swiss EQUAL-SALARY Foundation, confirming its commitment to ensuring equal pay and equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of gender. Żabka has also received the prestigious True Equity Award, granted by a panel of representatives from various organisations, recognising employers that consistently and systematically build inclusive workplaces. Since 2021, Żabka has also been a signatory to the Diversity Charter in Poland, a formal commitment to implementing non-discrimination policies and promoting diversity across the organisation, its employees, and its business and social partners.

Żappka Pay, a company within the Żabka Group, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with PKO Bank Polski to develop a modern financial product that will be available directly within the Żappka app ecosystem. The agreement marks the launch of a pilot phase for the new service, which will be tested within a dedicated module called Żappka Pay. As part of the pilot, a selected group of users will gain access to the first product – a payment card with a credit limit. The project is supported by Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Planet Pay.

For years, Żabka has been building its position as a leader in the modern convenience model, combining seamless shopping experiences with advanced technological solutions, including the Żappka app, which is already used by over 10 million customers.

“We are focused on building a cohesive ecosystem where payments and loyalty benefits form a natural part of everyday shopping. We will continue to develop the Żappka Pay platform, enabling customers to use it in our stores and beyond our network – anywhere Visa cards are accepted. Our partnership with PKO Bank Polski enables us to combine the capabilities of the Żabka Group ecosystem with the expertise of the country’s largest financial institution, allowing us to efficiently deliver a solution ready for large-scale deployment,” said Wojciech Krok, Managing Director, Żabka Future.

The aim of Żappka Pay is to provide customers with accessible and transparent payment solutions, combined with additional benefits within the Żappka app – also outside the Żabka network, wherever Visa cards are accepted. The strategic cooperation with PKO Bank Polski, a leading banking institution in Poland, ensures the security of the financial product. Visa provides the payment technology, while Planet Pay is responsible for card issuing.

Strategic partnership

The cooperation with the Żabka Group aligns with PKO Bank Polski’s strategy, with ecosystem development as one of its key pillars – ensuring the bank’s real presence in customers’ everyday purchases and services. The partnership has been designed with high-scale in mind, targeting millions of app users and nationwide reach.

“2025 was the strongest year in our history. We are successfully executing our strategy, achieving double-digit growth in retail banking and a record NPS, which confirms the outstanding experience and value we deliver to our customers. These strengths, combined with our technological capabilities and scale, enable us to effectively collaborate with market leaders such as Allegro and now the undisputed leader of the modern convenience model – the Żabka Group,” said Tomasz Pol, Vice-President of the Management Board of PKO Bank Polski in charge of the Retail and Business Banking Area.

Cooperation with Visa and Planet Pay

The payment card will be issued by Planet Pay, with Visa providing the underlying payment technology.

“Visa has evolved far beyond payment cards – we are a technology company building the infrastructure that powers modern commerce, positioned at the very centre of payments. Thanks to our scale, track record of innovation, advanced infrastructure, and long-standing partnerships with companies such as Planet Pay, we are now able, together with PKO Bank Polski and the Żabka Group, to build a modern payment ecosystem. This is an example of a partnership where a bank, a technology partner, and a company from outside the traditional financial sector jointly create real value for customers,” said Mateusz Oleksy, General Manager Poland - Visa.

“Planet Pay’s strength lies in combining expertise in card issuance, deep knowledge of the payments market, and the ability to efficiently implement products developed jointly with partners. This enables us to support brands entering financial services with solutions that are modern, secure and firmly rooted in users’ everyday needs. The joint project with the Żabka Group, Visa, and PKO Bank Polski is another step in building practical financial services,” said Weronika Chrzanowska-Ziółkowska, Vice President of the Management Board of Planet Pay Sp. z o. o.

The cooperation between the Żabka Group, PKO Bank Polski, Visa, and Planet Pay represents another step towards building a modern service ecosystem, where shopping, payments, and financial services are seamlessly integrated into one convenient customer experience.

In 2025, the Żabka Group outpaced the market, consistently increasing its retail market share. Consolidated Sales to End Customers rose 14.1% YoY to PLN 31.1 billion. Like-for-like (LfL) growth in Poland was 5.3%, in line with the Group’s mid-single-digit target. This was achieved despite unfavourable weather conditions, confirming the appeal of the retail offering and its fit with customer expectations.

Adjusted EBITDA reached PLN 4.07 billion, up 16% YoY, driven by accelerated network rollout, higher sales, cost discipline, and the improved profitability of the Digital Customer Offering (DCO). Adjusted Net Profit rose 40.6% to a record PLN 1.0 billion, with the Adjusted Net Profit margin reaching 3.2%, ahead of the 3% guidance.

In 2025, the Żabka Group launched 1,394 stores, thus exceeding the revised target of 1,300 new store openings set for the year. At year-end the Group’s retail chain comprised 12,339 outlets, including 173 in Romania, reinforcing its position as Europe’s largest modern convenience ecosystem.

Tomasz Suchański, Group CEO, commented:

The 2025 figures confirm that the Żabka Group’s strategy is delivering. We have achieved all the financial metrics communicated to investors, while also accelerating the execution of selected strategic initiatives, including the expansion of our store network. At mid-year we revised upwards our new openings guidance to over 1,300 stores in Poland and Romania, and ultimately outperformed it. Among the key drivers of this very strong result were the secured pipeline of attractive locations, sustained franchisee interest, and consistent cost discipline with a focus on unit economics. This approach enables us to scale the business in a predictable manner with a high degree of execution precision. We allocate capital selectively – where it strengthens our strategic pillars: further network expansion in Poland, disciplined build-out in Romania, and investment in digital and operational excellence.

Tomasz Blicharski, Group Chief Strategy & Development Officer, said:

Network rollout and LfL growth across Poland and Romania are consistently bringing us closer to the long-term target of more than doubling Sales to End Customers between 2023 and 2028. This growth momentum is reinforced by expanding digital businesses and stable cash flows. Our competitive advantage lies in data-driven management and high operational agility, which enable us to respond swiftly to market changes and scale at pace. We continue to refine the alignment of our offering to local customer preferences, while investing in hyper-personalisation at the store level to further enhance the resonance of each point of sale with its community. Central to this is our integrated operating platform – spanning the supply chain, category management, and advanced data and technology capabilities – which allows us to manage product availability effectively and adjust the offering dynamically. Sustainability remains an integral part of this model: ESG excellence is embedded both in our strategy and day-to-day operations. This strategy is also delivering results in Romania, where the Froo network is consistently scaling up and strengthening its market position.

Marta Wrochna-Łastowska, Group CFO, added:

Disciplined capital allocation and a focus on operational efficiency enabled us to reduce leverage effectively and – relying on the scalability of our business model – to upgrade the store-openings target. Despite a more challenging market environment, we improved margins and financial flexibility.  Adjusted EBITDA grew 16% YoY in 2025, with a margin of 13.1%, which is above our previously communicated guidance of 12–13%. This improvement was driven by continued focus on product-margin enhancement, cost discipline, operating leverage, and the profitability of the Digital Customer Offering. Adjusted Net Profit improved even more markedly, rising 40.6%. The Adjusted Net Profit margin expanded to 3.2%, ahead of the previously communicated 3% target. Last year, we also worked intensively on improving our financing structure. In May, we carried out our first bond issue worth PLN 1 billion, and in the autumn we successfully refinanced our credit agreement, resulting in a reduced margin and an extended maturity. All these steps increased our financial flexibility and contributed to lowering the cost of debt. In line with our latest guidance, we reiterate our expectation of mid to high-single-digit LfL growth for the full year 2026, with variability between quarters, and the same range over the medium term. We expect our adjusted EBITDA margin to remain stable at the top end of the 12–13% range, alongside a gradual improvement in the net income margin toward approximately 4.5% over the medium term.

Key performance highlights for FY 2025:

• Sales to End Customers reached PLN 31,135 million, up 14.1% YoY. In Q4 2025 alone, Sales to End Customers amounted to PLN 7,867 million (+14.3% YoY).
• Revenue totalled PLN 27,153 million (+14.1% YoY). In Q4 2025 alone, revenue rose 14.0% to PLN 6,922 million.
• Top-line growth was driven by a combination of LfL growth and the rapidly expanding store base.
• Thanks to the high availability of attractive locations in Poland and accelerated expansion in Romania, at year-end 2025 the Żabka Group’s retail chain – Europe’s largest convenience network – comprised 12,339 stores following 1,394 gross new openings (+19.6% YoY). In Romania, where the Group operates under the Froo brand, the number of stores at the end of the period grew 188% YoY to 173 locations, with customer traffic approaching levels observed in Poland. As per the updated strategy unveiled in 2025, the revised annual target for new store openings across Poland and Romania is over 1,300 stores. This puts the network on track to reach around 16,000 stores by the end of 2028, about 1,500 more than projected at the time of Żabka’s first-time listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
• In 2025, LfL growth was 5.3%, in line with expectations, driven by initiatives to increase footfall and basket size, despite unfavourable weather conditions. 
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% in 2025, to PLN 4,066 million, with the margin reaching 13.1% compared with 12.8% in 2024. The result exceeded the upper end of the 12–13% margin range set out in previously communicated guidance.  Growth was driven by increased operating scale, LfL sales, effective cost management and the profitability of the DCO, partly offset by higher franchisee costs. In Q4 2025 alone, Adjusted EBITDA came in at PLN 1,134 million (+14.9% YoY).
• By year-end 2025, the street food offering was available across all Żabka stores in Poland. A total of 622 new products were introduced (including under the GOOD MOOD brand), and the range of convenient services expanded by over 20 items. At year-end 2025, the Żabka Group had 10 million digital active shoppers. Żappka app users’ purchases averaged 20% higher compared with other customers.
• Online revenue (DCO) grew 25% in 2025, and the Group remains on track to achieve the IPO target of a fivefold increase in this revenue stream by 2028. Growth was supported by the development of existing digital services, including double-digit sales growth of the Maczfit offering, as well as the expansion of the delio, Jush! and Dietly brands. Online growth was also driven by new projects, such as Izidrop and Żabka Ads. Izidrop is an e-commerce logistics service offering competitive parcel delivery pricing in partnership with Allegro Delivery, among others. Żabka Ads, meanwhile, installed close to 6,000 screens across over 4,000 outlets, enabling the Group to reach 27 million consumers and strengthening its retail media position.
• For the first time, the Group’s net profit exceeded PLN 1 billion. In 2025, Adjusted Net Profit was PLN 1,003 million (+40.6% YoY) and Reported Net Profit was PLN 1,057 million (+78.3% YoY). In Q4 alone, the figures were PLN 354 million (+20.6% YoY) and PLN 527 million (+144.3% YoY), respectively. The record result was supported, among other things, by lower finance costs following successful refinancing efforts.
• The Adjusted Net Profit margin expanded to 3.2% in 2025, from 2.6% a year earlier, ahead of the 3% target. In Q4 alone, the margin rose to 4.5%, from 4.3% in Q4 2024.
• Free Cash Flow (FCF) totalled PLN 1,740 million in 2025, compared with PLN 1,531 million a year earlier. The increase was primarily attributable to the continued scaling of the business and higher profitability, resulting in strong Adjusted EBITDA growth and more favourable working-capital management.
• Strong cash generation funded capital expenditure (CAPEX) of PLN 1,624 million in 2025 (−3% YoY), of which PLN 539 million was incurred in Q4 (-13.5% YoY). Key investment projects included new store openings, upgrades of existing stores, and expansion of the Romanian network and digital channels as part of the New Growth Engines (NGE).
• With strong cash flow performance, the Group successfully executed its deleveraging strategy, reducing the net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio from 1.5× at end-2024 to the target level of 1.0× at end-2025.

Summary of Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 results

Selected KPIs and performance metrics
(all margins calculated in relation to Sales to End Customers)

Sustainability highlights

In 2025, we successfully met the key ESG KPI targets across the Sustainable Lifestyle, Mindful Business Impact, Responsible Organisation and Green Planet pillars. Sales of own brand products promoting a sustainable lifestyle reached PLN 2.1 billion. The use of AI enabled closer alignment of deliveries with local consumer needs, reducing waste and potential environmental impact. Food-waste intensity in own operations fell by nearly 25% compared with 2020, with 87% of unsold products channelled for further beneficial use. Our close collaboration with suppliers resulted in a close to 92% acknowledgement rate for the Code of Conduct for Business Partners among this stakeholder group. The employee engagement score stood at 4.67 points, placing us among the top 25% of the most engaged organisations worldwide (89th percentile). The share of virgin plastic in own brand packaging was over 36%, own-operations GHG emissions fell by nearly 35% relative to the 2020 base year, and store-level Scope 3 emissions intensity decreased by 66.2% relative to the 2020 base year. From October 2025, the voluntary Deposit Return System (DRS) has been operational in virtually all Żabka stores in Poland, offering easy recycling of bottles and cans within the system’s scope. Customers receive a cash refund or a discount on their next purchase, while the proximity of stores encourages higher return rates.

The effectiveness of integrating the ESG agenda into operations and the Group’s management model has been confirmed by the highest possible AAA score in the MSCI ESG Rating. The Group was rated for the first time and immediately ranked among the top 10% of food retailers globally, which evidences that our operational and financial decisions are aligned with ESG-informed long-term value creation. The consolidated sustainability statement was prepared in accordance with the CSRD, the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and the EU Taxonomy for environmentally sustainable activities. It includes, among other things, a double materiality assessment and data on the Group’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Group’s efforts and progress in meeting the objectives defined in the ESG Framework Policy and the Responsibility Strategy.

This press release contains certain financial metrics which are not defined or specified under IFRS and therefore qualify as Alternative Performance Measures (“APMs”) in accordance with the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (ESMA/2015/1415). These APMs are presented to enhance the understanding of the Group’s underlying operating performance and financial position. However, APMs should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. Alternative Performance Measures (“APMs”) constitute a significant component of an entity’s financial communication and serve as an important supplement to information presented in the financial statements. APMs are financial measures that are not defined within the applicable financial reporting framework. The APMs used in this press release include: Sales to End Customers, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Profit, CAPEX, Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA. Information on their definitions and relevance is presented on the final page of this press release.

On 19 January, the World Economic Forum will begin in Davos. Poland will strengthen its presence at the heart of the global discussion. As part of the “Leaders Forum powered by Poland,” organized by the Centre for International Relations (Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych), THINKTANK, and partners, leading politicians, experts, and business representatives will seek answers to the challenges of the modern world. The event will take place at a prestigious venue on Davos’s main promenade.

Poland Sets the Tone of the Debate

“Leaders Forum powered by Poland” is an initiative aimed at asserting Poland’s presence in the international debate and political dialogue in Davos. Participants will include, among others, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Finance Andrzej Domański, Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka, Minister of State Assets Wojciech Balczun, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Rafał Rosiński, Deputy Minister of Labour Aleksandra Gajewska, Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Gołota, and Chair of the Sejm Committee on European Affairs Agnieszka Pomaska.

A global guest list

International guests will include, among others, OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA) Josef Aschbacher, Thomas Moser of the Bank of Switzerland, and many others. Moderators will include influential journalists and commentators such as Gerard Baker of The Wall Street Journal, Jamil Anderlini of Politico, Matthew Kaminski of Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and Siddhant Sibbal from India’s WION television.

Topics and Venue

The “Leaders Forum powered by Poland” program focuses on the key challenges of the coming decade – from geopolitics and the global economy to new technologies, the labour market, and energy and health security.

This year’s edition of “Leaders Forum powered by Poland” will also feature an impressive visual setting. The space has been designed to combine an open public debate area with facilities for closed-door meetings and a dedicated media zone.

The Voice of Polish Business and Academia

“Leaders Forum powered by Poland” was created through an alliance of think tanks, private companies, and the Polish state. The main partners of the event are companies that showcase Polish innovation: Żabka Group, Autopay and Adamed.

“The global economy is developing faster than the systems designed to support it. Today, not only speed matters, but also the resilience and flexibility of solutions that must operate continuously and across multiple markets at the same time. We are entering the era of the Zero Delay Economy, in which every second of delay translates into real losses – from reduced revenues to weakened long-term customer relationships. That is why at Autopay we focus on building a sustainable competitive advantage, ensuring that new technologies respond to the real needs of the modern economy. Davos is a space for dialogue and the exchange of perspectives – because only dialogue between business, governments, social organizations, and academia allows us to design solutions fit for today’s economy” – says Wojciech Murawski, Co-CEO of Autopay.

“During the Leaders Forum, we want to present Poland as a mature partner in the global conversation about the future of commerce. As a European leader in convenience solutions, we bring to this discussion the perspective of consumers who today expect simplicity, speed, and convenience – both in-store and across digital channels. Our response is an ecosystem combining retail, technology, modern logistics, and digital solutions, enabling dynamic and scalable growth. In 2025, we opened nearly 1,400 stores in Poland and Romania, bringing our network to over 12,300 locations. Our expansion in Romania confirms that our model works internationally as well. Companies originating in Poland can set directions for the convenience sector in Europe and globally – and we want to be the best example of that” – says Tomasz Blicharski, Vice President of the Management Board and Group Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Żabka Group.

“One of the goals of “Leaders Forum powered by Poland” is to show that Polish companies are not only participating in the global economy but actively shaping it. Adamed is an excellent example of such a company – dynamically expanding on international markets, innovative, and competitive. This proves that Polish business has a real voice in strategic discussions about the future of the global economy and healthcare” – says Katarzyna Dubno, Director of External Relations, ESG and Health Economics, and member of the Management Team at Adamed Pharma SA.

“In Davos, we will say it clearly: Poland is not a backdrop to the global debate—Poland co-creates its future. The University of Warsaw is the academic partner of the Leaders Forum to contribute reliable data, analysis, and the courage to ask difficult questions. In a world where technology and AI are transforming every sector, science is the infrastructure of the future. Our goal is to combine ambition with credibility and to present a Poland that has something important to say. Poland not only draws on knowledge – Poland helps set its direction. And where ambition meets knowledge, the future begins” – says Robert Grey, Chancellor of the University of Warsaw.

Live from Davos

The full agenda of the event and information about participants are available at: www.leadersforum.pl

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Main partners (founders) of the “Leaders Forum”: Żabka Group, Autopay, Adamed.

Institutional partner: Lewiatan Confederation.

Academic partner: University of Warsaw.

Project partners also include the Ministry of Digital Affairs, PKO BP, Orlen, Port Polska, and Totalizator Sportowy.

The main media partner is Ringier Axel Springer Polska, with additional support from TVP World, TVP Info, and the Polish Press Agency (PAP).

Session partners: Community of Democracies, Joep Lange Institute, Three Seas Business Council, and DHL.

Luxembourg 17 June 2025 (17:00 CET) - The annual general meeting of the shareholders (the
“Annual General Meeting”) of Zabka Group (the “Company”) held today approved all resolutions
on the agenda by a large majority.

The Annual General Meeting, among others, approved:

• the statutory annual accounts of the Company and the group consolidated financial statements
  for the financial year ended on 31 December 2024; the renewal of the mandate of all current members of the Board of Directors until the annual
  general meeting of the shareholders of the Company approving the annual accounts for the
  financial year ending on 31 December 2025; and the appointment of Ms. Anna Maria Pawlak-Kuliga as new independent director of the Company with immediate effect and until the annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Company approving the annual accounts for the financial year ending on 31 December 2025. In addition, at the extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”) of the Company held immediately after the Annual General Meeting, both proposed resolutions which related respectively to (i) the amendment and replacement of paragraph 1 of article 11 (Board Meetings) of the articles of association of the Company and (ii) the amendment and replacement of the definition of “Material Subsidiaries” included in article 21 (Definitions) of the articles of association of the Company, were approved.
  The minutes of both the Annual General Meeting and the Extraordinary General Meeting, which detail the resolutions passed and the result of the votes cast in relation to each resolution and the changes to the Company’s articles of association will be published in due course on the Company’s website.

If you need further information, please visit https://zabkagroup.com/investors/shareholders-meetings or contact our Investor Relations Team via e-mail at: [email protected]

Froo, modern convenience format developed by Zabka Group, has opened its 100th store in Romania — just 12 months after entering the market. This milestone confirms Froo's dynamic growth and its fast-rising position in the Romanian retail landscape.

Warmly welcomed by customers, recognised by partners, and appreciated across the industry, Froo has quickly earned a reputation as a inovator, modern, and customer-focused retail concept. The brand’s distinctive look & feel – clean, sleek, airy and bright green – reinforces a shopping experience centred around one-stop shop addressing customers' needs throughout the day. This growing appeal is reflected not only in the expansion of the network but also in the enthusiastic response from consumers who have already enjoyed over 1 million hot dogs and over 600,000 coffee cups since launch!
– In just one year Froo has grown to 100 stores. It’s a milestone that reflects the strength of our ambition and the dedication of our exceptional teams in Romania and Poland. We’re grateful to all our partners and suppliers who believe in our mission and grow with us. While we’re proud of what we’ve achieved, we know this is just the beginning. We remain committed to learning, evolving and building a long-term presence on the Romanian market – says Anna Grabowska, EVP Żabka Polska, Managing Director Żabka International.
Through a business partnership model, individuals have the opportunity to run their own Froo store with the full support of an experienced team, systems, and processes. The brand also actively supports existing independent retailers who choose to transition their stores to Froo format — offering them access to a proven concept and strong operational know-how.
– As a Froo business partner in Romania, I’ve seen firsthand how the right mix of independence and collaboration can drive success. Running my own store with the support of a passionate team has been an incredible journey and reaching 100 stores is only the beginning – says Catalin Pesu, who runs Froo store in Bucharest.

Since entering the Romanian market, Froo has been opening one store every three days, with locations now in Bucharest, Pitești, and Constanța both in city centres and residential areas. The multifunctional stores combine grocery essentials and ready-to-eat meals with in-store Froo Bistro concept offering quality coffee, hot snacks like pizza, panini, sweet pastry as well as exclusive private label products. The offer reflects local preferences, with over 80% of the assortment coming from well-known Romanian brands. This idea is captured in Froo’s promise: "Tot ce vrei tu în fiecare froo" – “Everything you need, in every Froo”. Froo Romania is supported by DRIM Daniel Distributie, ensuring efficient and reliable logistics across the chain. More about Froo: https://froo.ro/

Froo Romania Retail S.R.L, a company of the Żabka Group, opened a unique Froo store in Bucharest this August, offering a wide range of snacks and beverages and a special food and beverage area. This is the 20^th and largest store under the Froo banner in Romania. 19 stores operate in Bucharest and one in Pitesti. All of the chain's outlets operate under the formula of business partnerships with local entrepreneurs.

The newly opened Froo store is located at Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 7, near the Politehnica University of Bucharest (Universitatea Națională de Știință și Tehnologie POLITEHNICA București) and the Politehnica metro station. You can not only do some quick shopping on your way, e.g. home but also sit down comfortably and have a warm snack. In addition, the store offers cool drinks straight from the fridge, ice cups to chill drinks and freshly ground aromatic coffee. Tables are also located on the outdoor terrace.

The outlet has a spacious sales area of more than 120 m2. The product range has been expanded by approximately 20% compared to the range available at Froo's previous locations. The store offers a wide range of products, including chilled beverages. Two coffee machines are available for customers, and hot crispy snacks such as paninis, crispboxes and casseroles are served straight from the oven.  The store is open daily during standard hours, i.e. from 6 am to 11 pm.

During the store's grand opening, customers were able to take advantage of several promotional activities, prepared in the formula of a summer street-food picnic "on the go", with tastings of private label products and a so-called afternoon froolette, in which hot snacks from the Froo Bistro range were up for grabs.

Everything you need can be found at Froo

– We are committed to supporting local entrepreneurs, which is why Froo stores operate on a business partnership model. For many, this can be a good idea for running their own business. We provide our store partners with premises and stocking, as well as technical support. Each location is analysed in terms of its attractiveness to customers, but also logistics and growth potential. Since May this year, we have already launched 20 Froo stores - 19 in Bucharest and one in Pitesti. We are expanding the chain and planning further openings in different locations – says Radu Trandafir, General Manager, Froo Romania Retail S.R.L.

Froo are modern convenience stores equivalent to the Żabka stores operating in Poland. Over 80% of the assortment comprises well-known and well-liked Romanian brands and international brands from Romanian suppliers. The offer also includes products from well-known Polish brands and local private labels such as Tommy Bites sandwiches, Good Soul lunch products and Foodini liquid snacks. Under the Froo Bistro banner, a wide range of hot snacks, such as hot dogs and fries, and coffees are also available in all outlets. The offer is designed for customers who want to quickly satisfy their hunger and thirst on their way home, to work or to school.

For the amount of PLN 1,050,000, Grupa Żabka auctioned a Golden Heart with the number 1 during the 32nd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. It also donated a symbolic PLN 1,000,000 cheque to the Foundation and distributed almost 35,000 hot drinks to volunteers collecting money during the finale Sunday. The Żabka Group, together with franchisees cooperating with the chain, has been supporting the charity initiative under the baton of Jurek Owsiak for 25 years. This year, Żabka's honorary volunteer was Żabu, the virtual hero of the mobile application. 

Every year, 100 GOCC Gold Hearts are auctioned during the finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. The heart with the number 1 is considered to be the most valuable one and it was the one auctioned by Żabka Group for PLN 1,050,000. Participation in the auction was the crowning achievement of the company's long-standing commitment to the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, as well as highlighting the Group's 25th anniversary celebrated last year. In addition, the motto of this year's 32nd Finale was: 'Post-pandemic lungs. We play for kids and adults alike!', and it was our goal to support pulmonology wards and provide them with the right equipment to fight the effects of the pandemic. From the very beginning of the outbreak of the pandemic, the Żabka Group became heavily involved in activities to increase the safety of its customers, franchisees and employees, as well as providing large-scale support for Polish hospitals in the fight against COVID-19. In total, we donated more than PLN 1,000,000 for these activities at the time. The Golden Heart of this year's campaign is therefore a kind of symbol of social commitment for the chain.

The Żabka Group has for years formed the most numerous staff of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity in Poland. Colourful GOCC collection boxes stood in over 10,000 Żabka stores. In addition, users of the mobile app were able to donate Żapps to the Foundation, and Żabu wore a special volunteer T-shirt for the occasion.

Thanks to the commitment of its customers and franchisees, the company donated a total of more than PLN 1,300,000 to the 32nd GOCC Finale.

On the day of the 32nd Finale, i.e. January 28, this year, the chain's franchisees also organised a 'Warm up Volunteer' campaign, which included free hot drinks for all fundraisers. In total, the company handed out nearly 35,000 teas, coffees and hot chocolates. This means that every third Volunteer in Poland was hosted by Żabka. They were most willing to treat themselves to coffee with milk (over 12 thousand drinks collected), hot chocolate (over 7.7 thousand) and cafe lattes (over 5.6 thousand).

Good composition and excellent taste do not have to be mutually exclusive. The new food program „Porcja DobreGO!” from Żabka is aimed at making good nutrition easier. The chain offers well-balanced ready meals and snacks that not only respond to different taste preferences but are also adapted to different lifestyles. Analyzing the trends and expectations of consumers regarding rational nutrition and at the same time their anxieties related to insufficient knowledge or lack of time, Żabka wants to provide them with easy access to good, ready-made meals from a rich portfolio of private labels. All in cooperation with a qualified nutritionist.

Żabka stores are visited by about 3 million customers every day. Many of them associate good nutrition with the labor-intensive process of preparing and planning meals. The „Porcja DobreGO!” program is designed to change this perspective. Tasty and healthy food can now be at your fingertips, also when it comes to the category of ready meals, which according to our research are purchased by 70% of adult Poles. The initiative follows a new approach to good nutrition that the chain defined in 2022. After the pandemic and in the face of rising inflation, fewer and fewer people are choosing to "eat in restaurants", so the popularity of ready meals is increasing. Being aware of this, the chain wants to offer its customers full-fledged products that they can reach for regularly. Thanks to this, the consumer no longer has to think about how to eat tasty and healthy, because the Żabka did it FOR Them.

Tasty and for every occasion

Dishes and snacks marked with a special sticker "Porcja DobreGO!", selected from the range of private labels, are distinguished by the highest quality in all aspects. Each product covered by the program is carefully selected, taking into account the knowledge of the dietician and the various consumer habits. The mission of good nutrition also includes the portions of the product themselves - which in terms of volume and composition constitute a full-fledged meal for every occasion. In this way, access to good food and a change of diet on own terms with the Żabka chain becomes extremely easy.

„Good food should not be difficult to access or time-consuming. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy fully-fledged meals that fit their expectations and circumstances. We would also like to confirm that ecology understood through sustainable food is one of the pillars of our activity and fits into all the chain's development plans. Initiatives such as the „Porcja DobreGO!” program are designed to make life easier for our customers without increasing our negative environmental impact. We know that we are on the verge of a global food transformation, and the Żabka wants to be always where the needs of consumers are”. –  says Anna Grabowska, Executive Vice President of the Management Board, Chief Commercial Officer of the Żabka Group.

Good composition, good taste - just „Porcja DobreGO!”

Żabka consistently strives to develop its private label segment. It works with both the largest suppliers of ingredients and finished products, as well as with small local producers. It watches over ingredients, recipes, and the production process. „Porcja DobreGO!" is another step of this strategy - the program offer includes products from all the private label brands available in the Żabka chain - Plant Hunter, Shamamm, Tomcio Paluch, or Dobra Karma.

„Most of us are aware that rational nutrition affects our health, condition, and well-being. On the one hand, we try to listen to the advice of nutritionists, experts, and specialists, but every next tip introduces us to even more information confusion - we do not know exactly what products to choose at the store shelf, how to prepare tasty meals on their basis and how to compose a daily menu to provide all the necessary nutrients - says Agnieszka Piskała-Topczewska, nutritionist, Good Nutrition Manager in the Żabka Group. - That's why the Żabka chain makes good nutrition much easier. In our private label range, we find products in which "tasty" and "healthy" are not in opposition, we took care of the best quality of ingredients, their proper proportions in ready meals, nutritional and health benefits, which are increasingly expected from ready-made products. Although we are different, we like different tastes, and we have different eating habits and beliefs, today the Żabka connects everyone at one table with the common denominator, which is „Porcja DobreGO!” - she adds.

As the program continues, more and more products with the indication „Porcja DobreGO!” will appear in the Żabka stores. The key to their choice is the Nutri-Score system, which is located on 100% of the private label products. It communicates the nutritional profile of a meal and is excellent navigation for the intuitive balancing of the daily menu. Meals and snacks with a special sticker have the highest possible scores, namely Nutri-Score A and B. Among the currently available options, for those looking for a quick breakfast, the Tomcio Paluch sandwich with leek and egg in two versions - cooked and in the form of paste will be perfect. In turn, it is worth betting on filling and aromatic Shamm soups, e.g. tomato cream with cream or Ukrainian borscht, during lunchtime. Whether you prefer light vegetarian dishes or perhaps meat meals, the offer will include ready-made main dishes - Caesar salad or pasta with juicy chicken, as well as falafel from the Good Karma brand. For fans of more classic items, the traditional Russian dumplings Shamamm will work. The whole is complemented by appetizers in the form of cashew nuts and HAPS! almonds.

The initiative started on July 5 with the action „Spróbuj DobreGO!” and will last until August 29, accompanied by an extensive 360 degrees campaign. To make it easier for customers to recognize the dishes and snacks present in the program, selected of them are marked with a special sticker. For holders of the mobile app Żappka - products are available at a promotional price - more than 25% cheaper.

Good nutrition in every aspect, for every occasion and lifestyle - it is just „Porcja DobreGO!”.

Żabka Group is among the top 25% of the best companies in the world, which managed to create one of the most engaging workplaces, as confirmed by the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award 2023. The Żabka Group is the first Polish organization with such a prize. The Gallup Institute is the world's oldest public opinion research institute. The award is preceded by a meta-analysis covering data of over 2 million employees in 276 organizations in 54 industries and 96 countries. This is the most comprehensive study of the workplace ever conducted.

–The development of the company and large-scale expansion is impossible without committed teams and strong leaders, therefore, raising the level of employee involvement is considered one of the strategic goals of the Żabka Group. When in 2017 we created the company's development plan for the next years, we knew that the key to its implementation is to build an engaging organizational culture. Our actions bring tangible results, which is proven by the development of the company in recent years. Today, with the Gallup Award, we can also proudly say that we have created one of the most engaging workplaces in the world – says Jolanta Bańczerowska, Member of the Management Board, Chief People Officer in Żabka Group.

The Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) recognizes the most engaging workplaces in the world where employees feel they belong to the company, and identify with its values and mission, for which work is a real passion. The winners of the award are organizations that create unique workplaces changing for the better. According to Gallup data, as many as 72% of the people employed in the GEWA-winning organizations are committed workers, whereas the global average is only 21%.

Żabka regularly surveys the involvement of the Employees.

Companies that put employees’ engagement at the center of their business strategy and integrate this engagement into their organizational culture achieve better results, and employees are more motivated and more willing to recommend an employer. That's why Żabka has been regularly surveying the commitment and satisfaction of its employees for five years.

According to the latest results of the Gallup Institute survey, Żabka was among the TOP 25% of companies in the world with the most engaging organizational culture, reaching the 77th percentile among companies worldwide.

The teams involved are tangible benefits, because the employees involved work with passion, are more efficient, and achieve high, stable results in their work. They innovate and contribute to the development of the organization.

Engagement drives concrete business indicators. According to Gallup, organizations with high levels of involvement also show 41% less absence, 59% less staff turnover, and 10% higher levels of customer engagement. The level of commitment also affects job security. Companies that maintain high levels report as much as 70% fewer security incidents.

The Gallup study is anonymous and includes all Żabka employees and associates. The turnout in the last study was a record 92% (compared to the average for all Gallup studies of this type at 82%).

In Żabka, the annual results of Gallup's engagement survey are discussed with the board and top managers, and then with the teams. Such meetings aim to present the results and main conclusions of the analysis. It is also an excellent opportunity to discuss and set priorities for the next year. Thanks to Gallup's questions, managers know, among other things, what is important for the team, what they can be proud of, and what else requires work, so that everyone can develop and release their potential. The involvement of the board and top managers guarantees the implementation of changes and cascades them to managers and their teams.

Other activities undertaken by Żabka to develop diversity and inclusive organizational culture, the company describes in the report "Comfortably and Responsibly" published in June. This is the fourth overview of the activities carried out under the Responsibility Strategy published by the Żabka Group. It is available electronically: Responsibility Report

Żabka Jush will launch a special pickup point for orders placed using the app on the FEST Festival tent field. Lite e-Commerce has prepared a dedicated product range for festival participants. This way they won't have to leave the venue to prepare their breakfast or grab a snack. In addition, each participant will be able to use special discount coupons, thanks to which they can save up to 200 PLN.

The distance of music festivals from the nearest grocery stores is one of the biggest nuisances for participants. Who was on a tent field during such an event, knows that the morning trip to buy rolls and products for breakfast involves a long walk, which often - after evening concerts - can be too tiring. All those who will have fun in the Silesian Park in Chorzów on August 10-13, will be helped by the Jush app. A few clicks and mere 15 minutes will separate each festival-goer from the moment when they can satisfy their hunger and gain strength for another day of fun.

We are excited to make it easier for festival-goers to enjoy their holidays. The mission of our brand is to be as close as possible to our customers, so it was a natural step for us to appear at selected points in Warsaw or now in Chorzów during the FEST Festival. With our service, participants won't have to worry about losing their time on the way to the store. We will instantly bring them the products needed for breakfast or snacks to gain strength before the next concerts – says Kamil Bąkowski, Marketing & eCommerce Director in Lite e-Commerce.

The Jush pickup point will be operational from the first day of the Chorzów festival and will be open until Saturday. App users participating in the event will be able to order their favorite products, including ready-made Tomcio Paluch sandwiches and fresh bread. During the event, the pickup point will turn into a chillout zone, where in addition to waiting for your order you will be able to relax from the hardships of festival fun, as well as comfortably eat your ordered products. There will be deck chairs, hammocks, and games such as table football, air hockey, and Bataka waiting for participants. Express online shopping with the Jush app will be possible from 10:00 to 18:00.

The final stretch of Jush holiday promotion

Wallets of the participants of the Fest will be saved by the promotion of Jush, thanks to which you can save money for the festival fun. As part of the action, each person using the application will receive in August up to PLN 200 discount to use. The users can collect 10 coupons for 10 PLN for orders over 35 PLN and 5 coupons for 20 PLN for orders over 50 PLN. With purchases over PLN 35, customers also get free delivery.

About FEST Festival

This is the third edition of the Festival FEST, which takes place in the Silesian Park in Chorzów. Last year's event was attended by 35 thousand people, who had the opportunity to hear as many as 200 artists during 4 days of the festival. FEST Festival is not only music, but also artistic performances, social actions, meetings, and above all entertainment and a good time to spend time with friends.

The upcoming event will feature more than 150 artists from both foreign and Polish music scenes. In 4 days you can listen to such stars as The Chainsmokers, Stromae, Scooter, Nothing but Thieves, Rudimental, Woodkid, JIMEK & Goście, Quebonafide, Woodkid, Sokół, Sanah, and Julia Wieniawa.

The online delio supermarket comes out of the virtual world and goes into the city. From this weekend, residents of Warsaw, Piaseczno, Józefosław, and Konstancin will have the opportunity to meet in the most popular parks a mobile café organized by delio. Anyone interested will be able to drink coffee for free and also, thanks to QR codes... make delio purchases.

Every weekend until mid-September, the mobile café will appear on popular walking routes in places where the online delio supermarket works. Its range is growing day by day and now stands at over 5000 products. Walkers at the coffee cup will be able to see the delio potential that the hostess will tell them about. In some locations, the online supermarket will present the breadth of its offer with the help of a refrigerator and QR codes.

Scan, review, and buy

In some locations at the mobile café will stand a special fridge with the slogan of the action "Full fridge at your fingertips". It will be filled with examples of food products from the numerous categories that are found in delio. Each of them will have a QR code - after scanning it, the user will move to the page with the given article. In the next step, simply add it to your cart and continue shopping via dedicated codes or only through the site. An assistant will also be present to help you make your first purchases on the delio website and to discuss the possibilities offered by the service.

Our action lasts five weeks, until September 11. You will be able to meet us in locations where Poles are most eager to spend their free time. We want to get out of the Internet and show that with us they can save the most valuable currency in the world, which is time –says Maciej Nowakowski, COO of Lite e-Commerce.

On the first weekend of August, the mobile café of the online supermarket delio will visit Piaseczno. Residents will come across it both on Saturday and Sunday in the Dukes of Mazovia City Park. Next Saturday, the café will not leave Piaseczno yet. It will be encountered by people who rest in nature on August 13 in the area of the Szymon Hills. A day later, the café will visit Nivea Park in Józefosław. On the other hand, the last two weekends of August are an opportunity for Warsaw residents, who will be able to familiarize themselves with delio possibilities first at the Brzozowy Woods Park in Ursynów and then at the Brustman Ponds in Bielany. Information about the next locations will be available on delio Instagram.

delio - assistant in daily shopping

delio argues that the service offered is based on simple assumptions - it wants to respond to the needs of customers who appreciate high quality, look for a wide range of products, and at the same time faced by a multitude of duties they want to find time for what is important to them. Solution developers compare delio to a daily assistant that not only delivers what customers need but also makes shopping easier and much faster. Among other things, this will ensure the fastest delivery of products in this market segment, which, combined with a large selection of articles, will ensure that users do not have to plan their purchases a few days ahead. What's more, delio offers a special promotion, which next to time will save you money.

For both new and old users, there is a special code "SUMMER" (remember the capital letters), thanks to which they can save up to PLN 400. To activate the promotion, it is enough that the value of the ordered products exceeds PLN 100. After entering the code in the cart, the discount will be automatically calculated. The action lasts until September 30 this year. The Terms and Conditions of the Special are available at delio.com.pl

Orders are delivered daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., also on Sundays and holidays. What's more, during the purchase process we can choose the optimal delivery date, even within an hour of placing your order.

Orders can be made at: www.delio.com.pl.