Malaysian retailer enters CEE

17
Jul
2025
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by Property Forum | Retail

Malaysian home and DIY discount retailer MR.DIY is continuing its expansion in Poland, with four new stores opening this summer in Warsaw: Galeria Wileńska, CH Blue City, CH Zielony Targówek and Galeria Młociny. The company has also announced plans to use Poland as a logistics hub for further expansion across Central Europe.


A new warehouse facility in Dąbrówka Wielka, near Łódź, is set to open later this year, supporting MR.DIY’s planned entry into Romania, Czechia, and Hungary. The current distribution centre, located in Hillwood Zgierz I logistics park, has already expanded from 5,000 sqm to over 12,000 sqm.

As part of the company’s regional growth strategy, Magdalena Nazarewicz has been appointed Business Development Director Europe. She will oversee operations in Poland, Czechia, Hungary and Romania. With more than a decade of experience in international expansion within the non-food discount retail sector, she has previously led market entries across 15 countries and the opening of hundreds of stores annually.

The Warsaw rollout includes locations of various sizes, starting with a 1,072 sqm store in Galeria Wileńska. Additional units are opening in Blue City (599 sqm), Zielony Targówek (894 sqm) and Galeria Młociny (1,231 sqm). Further openings planned for later this year include stores in Toruń, Opole, Gorzów Wielkopolski and Bytom.

MR.DIY offers a wide range of household products, tools, stationery, toys and automotive accessories across ten product categories. The company tailors its offer to local preferences, with an emphasis on affordability through scale and direct sourcing. The retail concept features neutral design and store layouts that aim to improve product visibility and customer comfort.

Founded in Malaysia, MR.DIY operates over 4,500 stores in 14 countries, including new markets such as South Africa and now Poland – the third European country in its portfolio. The company entered the Polish market in November 2024.




New leases

  • UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
  • Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.
  • Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.

New appointments

  • Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
  • Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
  • Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.

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