Romanian developer Iulius has begun the first phase of a major modernisation project for the Palas mixed-use complex in Iași. 

CPI Hungary has kicked off the development of a new Stop Shop retail park in Salgótarján, which will be slated for delivery in Q1 2027. 

Poznań-based company Scallier, specialising in retail project development and management in Poland and Romania, has completed the sale of another commercial property developed in partnership with PKB Inwest Budowa.

Agora Mall Arad reopened its doors following an extensive renovation and repositioning process, with strategic consultancy provided by the retail team at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Hungary’s retail sector is drawing renewed attention from international foodservice operators, with several global fast food chains preparing to enter or return to the market.

A new retail park, Ławica Shopping Park, has opened in Poznań next to the city’s airport on Bukowska Street. The development offers around 7,000 sqm of rental space, almost fully leased before its launch.

ETC Swarzędz, a shopping centre owned by Capital Park Group, has reached 97% occupancy, making it one of the best-leased retail properties in the Wielkopolska region. The high level of commercialisation reflects the centre’s stable position in the local market and its appeal to both tenants and customers.

Property developer Prime Kapital has secured an €85.5 million refinancing facility from Erste Group for Argeș Mall, which opened in April 2024.

Real estate owner GTC has secured a refinancing loan of up to €84 million from J&T Banka for Galeria Północna, one of its landmark retail assets in Warsaw. The five-year facility will strengthen the company’s liquidity and support the acquisition of the remaining stake in its German residential portfolio, the company announced on LinkedIn.  

The Hungarian government has adopted an amendment to the regulation known as the “mall stop,” narrowing its impact compared to the earlier draft. The new decree (274/2025. VIII.18.) will require new owners or tenants of commercial units larger than 400 sqm to obtain a change-of-use permit only if the premises are operated as stores selling daily consumer goods. The regulation takes effect on 17 September 2025.