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Remarkable facts of the week in promotional catalogues for

TON CONSERVA
2026-W28 2026-07-06 → 2026-07-12
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Executive Summary

2026-W28
Market : Hot
Promo pressure above 4-week average — intense promotional activity.
Promo Pressure
% SKUs on promo / total universe
8.8%
21 promoted SKUs / 239 referenced
▼ 0.8 pp vs Y-1
▲ 0.8 pp vs last 4 weeks
Distinct Operations
Distinct catalogues / POs
18
29 promo occurrences across 18 operations
▲ 4 vs Y-1
▼ 4 vs last 4 weeks
Average Discount
Ø discount depth
25.4%
▲ 6.7 pp vs Y-1
▲ 3.4 pp vs last 4 weeks
Cumulative Visibility
Σ visibility scores
150
▲ 130.8% vs Y-1
▲ 9.9% vs last 4 weeks
Top 2 Concentration
Visibility share of top 2 producers
56.0%
BOLTON GROUP SRL + DELHAIZE
▲ 12.9 pp vs Y-1
▼ 3.1 pp vs last 4 weeks

BOLTON GROUP SRL

Promo Pressure
% SKUs on promo / total universe
30.4%
7 promoted SKUs / 23 referenced
▲ 8.7 pp vs Y-1
▲ 5.4 pp vs last 4 weeks
Distinct Operations
Distinct catalogues / POs
3
7 promo occurrences across 3 operations
= 0 vs Y-1
▼ 6 vs last 4 weeks
Average Discount
Ø discount depth
21.4%
▲ 1.0 pp vs Y-1
▲ 0.1 pp vs last 4 weeks
Cumulative Visibility
Σ visibility scores
45
▲ 309.1% vs Y-1
▼ 8.5% vs last 4 weeks

BOLTON GROUP SRL shows improved visibility amidst rising discount intensity.

BOLTON GROUP SRL's promotional pressure decreased to 8.8%, compared to 30.4% for competitors, indicating a more cautious approach to promotions.
The average discount for BOLTON GROUP SRL increased to 21.4%, while the overall category experienced a rise to 25.4%, reflecting a deeper discount intensity across the market.
BOLTON GROUP SRL's visibility score surged to 45.0, significantly higher than the previous week, yet still lower than the category average of 150.0, highlighting a concentrated visibility strategy.

Conclusion

In the current week, BOLTON GROUP SRL has adopted a strategic approach with a promotional pressure of 8.8%, which is notably lower than the category average of 30.4%. While the average discount depth for the producer stands at 21.4%, the overall market has seen a higher intensity at 25.4%. Visibility efforts have resulted in a substantial increase in BOLTON GROUP SRL's visibility score to 45.0, although this remains below the category average of 150.0. This indicates a need for continued focus on enhancing visibility to leverage the current market conditions.
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Promo Pressure by Retailer

29 occurrences • 14 retailers
Promo Pressure by Retailer
In the current week, CARREFOUR leads with four promotional offers, accounting for 13.8% of the total volume, followed closely by MERKUR with three offers, representing 10.3%. Notably, PROFI CITY emerges as the leader in both visibility and discount, achieving an average visibility of 9.0 and a discount of 30.0%. The market shows a lack of concentration among the top retailers, with a balanced distribution of promotional activities, highlighting a contrast between the volume of offers and the visibility and discount levels.
CARREFOUR and MERKUR together represent 24.1% of the promotional volume.
#RetailerSKU in Promo OccurrencesVisibility Σ scoresAvg. Discount Ø depthSKU Share of Voice
1 4 12.0 18.8% 13.8%
2 3 21.0 24.3% 10.3%
3 3 15.0 25.0% 10.3%
4 2 18.0 30.0% 6.9%
5 2 18.0 28.0% 6.9%
6 2 18.0 24.5% 6.9%
7 2 6.0 30.0% 6.9%
8 2 6.0 30.0% 6.9%
9 2 6.0 30.0% 6.9%
10 2 6.0 30.0% 6.9%
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Competitive Activity

8 producers • 10 brands
BOLTON GROUP SRL leads in visibility with 30% share.

Top 10 Producers — Visibility

Top 10 Brands — Visibility

In the TON CONSERVA category for week 2026-W28, BOLTON GROUP SRL emerges as the leading producer by visibility, achieving a visibility sum of 45.0 and a share of 30.0%. This represents a significant increase of 66.7% in visibility compared to previous periods. The competitive landscape shows a high market concentration, with the top three producers collectively holding 70.0% of the visibility share. DELHAIZE follows with 39.0 in visibility, while SCHWARZ demonstrates the fastest growth with a 133.3% increase in visibility. BOLTON GROUP SRL's brand RIO MARE also leads in visibility, reinforcing its competitive position.
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Focus BOLTON GROUP SRL

vs market
BOLTON GROUP SRL
30.0%
Visibility share • 7 promo occurrences
Rest of market
70.0%
Visibility share • 22 promo occurrences
BrandVisibilityPromo OccurrencesSKUsAvg. Discount
RIO MARE 45.0 7 7 21.4%
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Promo Price Trends

Scenario: STABLE

Avg. promo price / unit [l;m;kg;pcs;m²] (12 weeks)

Avg. discount (12 weeks)

In the category of TON CONSERVA, BOLTON GROUP SRL has demonstrated a stable pricing trend during the recent weeks, with an average promotional price of 75.29 in week 28 of 2026, reflecting a slight increase from the previous week's average of 64.47. The average discount percentage also saw a marginal rise to 25.4%, compared to 24.9% in the preceding week. In contrast, the overall market average for competitors indicates a higher average promotional price of 120.02, with a discount depth of 21.4%. This comparison highlights that while BOLTON GROUP SRL maintains competitive pricing, its discount intensity is slightly more favorable than that of its competitors, who are operating at a higher price point with lower discount percentages. Overall, both BOLTON GROUP SRL and the category exhibit stable trends, with BOLTON GROUP SRL positioned advantageously in terms of promotional pricing and discount depth relative to the market.
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Promotional Mechanics Mix

Dominant: Crossed price (31.0%)

Global Breakdown

MechanicPromosShare
Crossed price 9 31.0%
X% From the 2nd product (identical) 8 27.6%
Price Discount 6 20.7%
UNKNOWN 3 10.3%
Promotions without consumer advantages 1 3.4%
Card 1 3.4%
Application 1 3.4%
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Top Promotions of the Week

10 lowest prices detected

🏷️ Top 10 — Discount Depth

#RetailerBrandDiscountPriceVis.
1 KAISER FRANZ JOSEF 33.0% 62.44 Lei 3.0 ⭐
2 RIO MARE 31.0% 93.72 Lei 9.0
3 FISH MARKET 30.0% – 9.0
4 FISH MARKET 30.0% – 9.0
5 NOSTROMO 30.0% 198.28 Lei 3.0 ⭐
6 FISH MARKET 30.0% – 3.0
7 FISH MARKET 30.0% – 3.0
8 FISH MARKET 30.0% – 3.0
9 FISH MARKET 30.0% – 3.0
10 FISH MARKET 30.0% – 3.0

👁️ Top 10 — Visibility

#RetailerBrandVis.Discount
1 RIO MARE 9.0 31.0%
2 FISH MARKET 9.0 30.0%
3 FISH MARKET 9.0 30.0%
4 ANNABELLA ZILNIC 9.0 26.0%
5 K-CLASSIC 9.0 25.0%
6 RIO MARE 9.0 25.0%
7 ANNABELLA ZILNIC 9.0 23.0%
8 CARREFOUR CLASSIC 9.0 21.0%
9 RIO MARE 9.0 20.0%
10 RIO MARE 9.0 20.0%
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Private Label vs National Brands

Private Label
58.6%
17 promos • 9 SKUs • Discount 27.3%
National Brand
41.4%
12 promos • 12 SKUs • Discount 23.2%
During the specified week, retailer brands (MDD) demonstrated a higher promotional pressure compared to national brands. MDD achieved 58.6% of the promotional share with 17 promotional occurrences, while national brands accounted for 41.4% with 12 occurrences. Furthermore, MDD exhibited a greater visibility share and a higher average discount, indicating a more aggressive promotional strategy.
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News & Alerts (vs last 24 months)

⚠️ ANNABELLA ZILNIC — ANNABELLA GROUP
Discount this week: 23.0% (historical avg: 18.3%, delta: +25.5%)
at ANNABELLA
📈 📈 Visibility peak — RIO MARE
Visibility score: 9.0 (avg 1.0, factor: x9.0)
📈 📈 Visibility peak — RIO MARE
Visibility score: 9.0 (avg 3.0, factor: x3.0)
🆕 RIO MARE — New item — RIO MARE
TON BUCATI IN ULEI DE MASLINE-LAMAIE-PIPER NEGRU (BOLTON GROUP SRL) — CARREFOUR
🆕 K-CLASSIC — New item — K-CLASSIC
TON IN ULEI FLOAREA SOARELUI (SCHWARZ) — KAUFLAND
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Conclusion & Recommendations

In the week of 2026-W28, the market for ton conserva in Romania exhibited a hot temperature, characterized by an increase in discount intensity. Despite a lower promo pressure compared to the previous week, BOLTON GROUP SRL maintained its position as the visibility leader with a high concentration in the market. The competitive landscape shows that retailer brands (MDD) are gaining traction, holding a significant share of promotional occurrences and visibility. The overall promotional dynamics indicate a stable pricing scenario, providing an opportunity for BOLTON GROUP SRL to leverage its visibility advantage.
💡 Enhance promotional offers to capitalize on the increased discount intensity observed this week.
💡 Consider strategic collaborations with active retailers to further boost visibility and promotional occurrences.
💡 Monitor competitor activities closely, particularly the performance of retailer brands (MDD), to adjust strategies accordingly.
Continued focus on visibility and strategic promotions will be essential for maintaining market leadership.
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How to Read This Newsletter

This guide explains each section and metric used in this weekly newsletter.

1 — Promo Pressure
Promo Pressure — Share of SKUs observed in promotion vs. the total referenced universe.
1 — Distinct Operations
Distinct Operations — Number of distinct catalogues or promotional operations detected during the week.
1 — Average Discount
Average Discount — Mean discount depth (%) across all promotional occurrences.
1 — Cumulative Visibility
Cumulative Visibility — Sum of all individual visibility scores.
1 — Top 2 Concentration
Top 2 Concentration — Share of total visibility captured by the two most visible producers.
2 — Promo Pressure by Retailer
Promo Pressure by Retailer — Table ranking retailers by number of promo occurrences, total visibility, average discount depth, and number of distinct SKUs on promo.
3 — Competitive Activity
Competitive Activity — Horizontal bar charts showing the top 10 producers and brands by cumulative visibility score.
4 — Focus BOLTON GROUP SRL
Focus Producer — Compares the selected producer's promotional footprint against the rest of the market.
5 — Promo Price Trends
Promo Price Trends — Line charts tracking the average promotional price per litre and the average discount depth over 12 weeks.
6 — Promotional Mechanics Mix
Promotional Mechanics Mix — Doughnut chart and table showing the breakdown of promotion types.
7 — Top Promotions of the Week
Top Promotions — Two tables: (1) Top 10 by discount depth, (2) Top 10 by visibility score.
8 — Private Label vs National Brands
Private Label vs National Brands — Compares promotional share, number of SKUs, and average discount.
9 — News & Alerts (vs last 24 months)
News & Alerts — Flags unusual discount spikes, visibility surges, and newly listed items.
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