18
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
Mall developments return strong in Romania
In 2025, deliveries of over 200,000 sqm of new retail space are expected in Romania, of which almost half will be shopping malls, according to a report by Colliers Romania.
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17
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
Union Investment evaluates selling shopping centre in Prague
The Palladium shopping centre in Prague, owned by Union Investment, is currently up for sale, reports hn.cz. The value of the property has increased and is likely to surpass the previous record.
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13
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
Retail development activity in Poland hits decade high
According to the latest report from BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland, Poland’s retail market experienced record growth in 2024, expanding at its fastest pace since 2015. This was driven by the strength of evolving retail parks. Another key report finding is the growth of the luxury goods market and the increasing practical use of AI in retail.
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10
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
Reconstruction of Prague’s Kotva store begins
The reconstruction of the Kotva department in Prague is starting today, one year after its closure, reports Archiweb.cz. This is symbolically happening on the 50th anniversary of its opening. The owner is Generali Real Estate.
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06
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
One United Properties to expand in retail parks segment
Romanian developer One United Properties, specialized in office and premium residential projects, is looking to build a portfolio in the retail segment.
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03
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
Iulius commissions Foster + Partners for mixed-use projects in Romania
Romanian developer Iulius has comissioned UK-based Foster + Partners architecture studio to work on two projects in Romania.
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03
Feb
2025
Feb
2025
M Core fully purchases MAS strip malls in Romania
M Core Group has purchased seven strip malls in Romania from property investor MAS for an undisclosed sum. The projects with a combined leasable area of around 32,000 sqm have a full occupancy rate. The strip malls are based in Slobozia, Focșani, Râmnicu Sărat, Târgu Secuiesc, Sebeș, Făgăraș and Gheorgheni.
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30
Jan
2025
Jan
2025
Retail deliveries in Romania fall 15% in 2024
New retail projects with a combined leasable area of around 180,000 sqm were completed in Romania during 2024, down by around 15% versus 2023, with retail parks accounting for the biggest share of deliveries, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
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29
Jan
2025
Jan
2025
Leroy Merlin leases 11,000 sqm in Mall Moldova
DIY retailer Leroy Merlin has leased around 11,000 sqm for a new store that will open in Iași-based Mall Moldova during H1 2025.
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27
Jan
2025
Jan
2025
Repaco Capital delivers retail park near Bucharest
Repaco Capital and Weststar Real Estate have delivered the Crevedia Retail Park, near Bucharest, following an investment of €15 million that was partly financed by BT.
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Latest news
- Echo Investment sells final Brain Park building in Kraków to Polish player
- Slovakia's logistics market sees strong growth in Q1 2026
- Stokado opens second self-storage facility in Kraków
- Matexi delivers resi complex with over 140 apartments in Warsaw
- NEPI Rockcastle posts slight net rental income growth in Q1 2026
- Polish regional office markets struggle with low development pipeline
- Leroy Merlin expands to 48,500 sqm at CTPark Bucharest West
- Romanian retail deliveries slow down in Q1 2026
- Slovakia's industrial demand falls by over 50% in Q1 2026
- Strabag becomes general contractor for Speedwell's mixed-use scheme in Bucharest
New leases
- MLP Group has bolstered the tenant mix at MLP Poznań West by welcoming Stockly, a 3D printing specialist. The company has leased 2,400 sqm of warehouse and office space, with operations already underway via early access. A full handover is expected in December 2026. Stockly was represented by Rock Estate during the transaction.
- Echo Investment has signed a lease agreement with Auchan Polska for 1,200 sqm of retail space within Fuzja, a flagship multifunctional complex in Łódź. The retailer is scheduled to open the outlet during the summer of 2026.
- Froo Romania, a subsidiary of the Żabka Group, has relocated its HQ to the Bucharest-based Hermes Business Campus. The retailer secured around 2,900 sqm of office space in a transaction facilitated by Colliers.
New appointments
- iO Partners has appointed Constantin Banu as Business Development Director for its Industrial and Land segments. With over 25 years of experience in the Romanian real estate sector, Banu is widely credited with helping shape the local logistics market. In his new role, he will oversee expansion strategies for the two segments.
- Avison Young has promoted Bartłomiej Krzyżak and Marcin Purgal to the roles of Co-Heads of the Investment Department in Poland. Krzyżak, previously Senior Director, brings 18 years of commercial real estate experience, having joined Avison Young in 2017. Purgal, also a former Senior Director and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), transitions into the co-head role with 23 years of experience in the CEE commercial markets.
- Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.
