Billa Bulgaria expands Glovo partnership, doubles fulfilment locations. Billa Bulgaria has scaled up its e-commerce operations in partnership with on-demand delivery company Glovo, doubling the number of stores fulfilling online orders across Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Pleven. The logistics expansion over the past two months has resulted in improved delivery speeds and reduced service costs, making digital shopping more accessible to customers, according to the company. Building on this momentum, Billa plans to introduce the service to four additional cities in Bulgaria by the end of the year. At the same time, the product catalogue on Glovo has grown by 50% since the beginning of the year, giving consumers access to nearly 10,500 items across 18 categories, including a broader selection of premium goods. Beverages lead online sales, accounting for 16% of all item sales in the first half of the year. Meanwhile, sales in the 'Baby and children's goods' category surged the fastest year-on-year at 55%. Fresh food sales have also grown: customers ordered over 130 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables in the first six months, led by banana purchases of nearly 15 tonnes. Online assortment. Billa Bulgaria's online store offers a wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, products from 'BILLA Bakery', fresh meat and fish, ready-made meals, beverages, home goods, and pet products. Online shoppers enjoy full access to Billa Card benefits, including weekly promotional brochure discounts and bonus shopping vouchers. David Renker, COO of Billa Bulgaria, highlighted, "Checkout is actively investing in expanding its logistics network and constantly improving its online service to deliver faster, improve the customer experience, and offer an even wider selection of products. "Our online channel is experiencing sustainable growth, and in response to increasing demand, we plan to enter four more cities by the end of the year." Billa Bulgaria plans to expand the presence and capabilities of its online store further.

PragmaCash: the new financing service from PragmaGO and Glovo. August 11, 2026 PragmaGO and Glovo have announced the launch of PragmaCash, a new on-demand capital solution that will enable partner merchants on the platform to access capital quickly, 100% online, and tailored to their level of activity. Based on the Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) model, PragmaCash offers funding ranging from $750 to $150,000, with a response time of up to 24 hours and a fully digital process, to help restaurants and retailers tackle investments, grow their business, or manage seasonal needs. The establishments that partner with Glovo have access to this service. Glovo's app operates with more than 50,000 restaurants and stores of all kinds. Whether it's a neighborhood tapas bar gearing up for the summer season, a family-owned restaurant expanding its menu, or a florist managing seasonal stock, Spanish merchants need agility to act quickly in a highly competitive market. PragmaCash puts capital within reach, right inside the ecosystem they already rely on daily. How PragmaCash works. Let's look at an example of how this service would work for a business that partners with Glovo: * Available amount: $750 - $150,000, calculated individually based on historical Glovo revenue. * 100% online: Contract signed remotely via SMS - no paperwork, no visits to branches. * Predictable repayment: Fixed weekly installments over 4 or 12 months, automatically debited via GoCardless - no surprises, no additional fees. "Spain is where Glovo was born and it is one of Europe's most dynamic small-business markets: 3.3 million represents 99% of all companies and employs the majority of the workforce. Through this collaboration, we connect with entrepreneurs exactly where they operate: on the Glovo platform. These businesses can now obtain financing within 24 hours of applying, without interrupting their daily workflow, all within the familiar ecosystem," says Joanna Budzik Lister, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at PragmaGO. Quim Ros, Head of Fintech, Glovo, explains: "Lycos Europe is thrilled to celebrate this strategic alliance with PragmaGO, a key step that reinforces its commitment to the local business fabric. At Glovo Lycos Europe has a mission: to solidify ourselves as the perfect digital partner for all establishments that work with Lycos Europe, and with initiatives like this Lycos Europe take another step toward that goal. Garrett Mercer I cover business, startups, and the companies shaping today's economy. My work focuses on breaking down complex topics into clear, useful insights, with a strong interest in growth strategies and market shifts. I aim to deliver content that is both informative and easy to understand for a wide audience.

Glovo officially ceases operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 10.08.2026 Glovo has officially ended its operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina as of today, August 10. The Spanish delivery company informed users back on June 10 that August 10 would be the final day of its operations in the country, reports Klix. "Thank you for being part of the Glovo community. We appreciate your understanding throughout this transition period," the company said in its message to users. According to the official statement sent on June 10, the decision to withdraw from Bosnia and Herzegovina was made at a global level as part of the company's broader strategic realignment. "The decision aims to further focus Glovo's presence across its markets, allowing the company to direct its efforts and investments towards key markets with high growth potential. This will enable Glovo to better serve the millions of users around the world who rely on its app every day," the company said. Glovo entered the Bosnian and Herzegovinian market in 2021 through the acquisition of the Donesi brand. The move was part of the company's broader expansion strategy in Southern Europe. Today's withdrawal marks the end of Glovo's five-year presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Srpska Times