Kaufland Celebrates Its 18th Anniversary at the UNWE

The main data from the report on the company's activity for these 18 years was presented by the CEO of Kaufland Bulgaria Ivan Chernev.

The Rector Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov greeted the celebrating company and emphasized on the good cooperation that has been established between the UNWE and Kaufland Bulgaria. "Kaufland always responds to the demands of education. A few days ago we launched the second highly successful Business Academy Kaufland - UNWE where our students upbuild their theoretical knowledge, learn from the company's managers, have the opportunity to experience the real business environment, conduct internships in the company, receive scholarships, and even find their first job there", said the Rector expressing his contentment with the fact that the University has partnered with the leader of the modern trade in the country which is also the largest private employer in the country with nearly 7 500 employees.

Since its establishment in 2006 Kaufland Bulgaria has become the largest company in the retail sector in Bulgaria with nearly BGN 2 billion in fixed investments and over BGN 1 billion in wages paid. During this period, it has established 65 stores across the country offering over 21 000 items. It is extremely important that the goods are from Bulgarian producers and suppliers and they account for 87% of all goods. According to the company's data for these years the taxes paid to the state amount to BGN 1.63 billion and the social security paid to its employees amount to BGN 309 million.

In the event took part the Vice Rector of UNWE Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanko Hristozov who made a macroeconomic analysis of the current situation in Bulgaria and Europe, examining some key issues including polycrises, inflation, economic growth, interest rates, capital, and the state of business in Bulgaria. The major focus of his analysis was on a possible future food crisis which would affect Europe due to the heavy dependence on food imports on the Old Continent.

"We are proud that Kaufland Bulgaria is a partner of UNWE. It helps us a lot as a sponsor for the renovation of halls, it gave us as gift a large modern screen for Maxima Aula, organizes competitions, internships, scholarships, business academies and all this is extremely useful for our students", said at the end of the event the Rector of UNWE Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov.