Romania's modern retail stock has reached 4.93 million sqm across 191 projects exceeding 5,000 sqm, including shopping centres, retail parks and commercial galleries, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. The 18 cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants account for over 80% of this stock, with Warsaw alone holding approximately 1.35 million sqm across 40 projects, representing 27% of the national total. Cities with fewer than 50,000 inhabitants account for only 179,300 sqm, or 3.6% of the country's stock.

Poland’s retail market continues to offer opportunities beyond the country’s largest metropolitan areas, particularly in regional cities where modern retail supply remains limited and consumer purchasing power is rising. Paul Kuśmierz, CEO of Master Management Group, discusses the potential of hybrid retail formats, changing consumer expectations, investor appetite for Polish retail and the balance between new development and repositioning existing assets. He also outlines MMG’s plans to expand its development and asset management activities across CEE, with a growing focus on regional retail hubs, institutional partnerships and selected mixed-use projects.

Investors and developers are becoming more selective as financing conditions, operational costs and market uncertainty put pressure on returns. At SEE Property Forum 2026 in Bucharest, industry executives discussed investment opportunities across retail, logistics and hospitality, highlighting the growing importance of asset management, reliable operational data and technology in protecting property values.

BIG Poland has opened BIG Konstantynów, bringing its portfolio to 15 retail parks with a combined gross leasable area of approximately 285,000 sqm. Developed in partnership with Acteeum Group, the new scheme adds approximately 13,500 sqm of retail space, which was fully leased at opening. Together with the existing Kaufland supermarket and Bricomarché DIY store already on site, the complex reaches a total gross leasable area of approximately 21,000 sqm.

Shopping destinations in Romania are increasingly competing on experience, convenience and their ability to understand consumers, rather than simply attracting more visitors. At SEE Property Forum 2026 in Bucharest, retail experts discussed how changing shopping habits, local brands, accessibility and data-driven strategies are reshaping retail properties, with a growing emphasis on creating reasons for customers to stay longer and return more frequently.

NEPI Rockcastle has opened its second large greenfield photovoltaic park at Ariceștii Rahtivani (Nedelea), north of Bucharest, bringing its in-house renewable energy capacity to approximately 31% of its total electricity consumption by the end of 2026. The park is part of the company's €100 million green energy investment programme and is located on a 75.5 hectare former mineral aggregate extraction site in Prahova County.

Squarebizz Business Center Bory has received a BREEAM In-Use "Excellent" rating for Asset Performance, scoring 75.1% under BREEAM International In-Use: Commercial Version 6. The assessment was carried out by Salvis s.r.o. and covers a certified floor area of 27,500 sqm. According to a benchmark prepared by Salvis, the property ranks 5th out of 75 active BREEAM In-Use Part 1 certified assets in Slovakia within the industrial asset category, and 20th out of 142 certified industrial buildings across the broader Slovak market.

Romania Sotheby's International Realty has listed six properties in scenic areas of Romania, ranging from the Apuseni and Vrancea mountains to the heart of Transylvania and the Bucegi foothills. The properties vary in scale and configuration, with potential uses spanning private residences, boutique hospitality and retreat concepts.

Atterbury Europe has announced a planned leadership succession, with Martin Olivier, currently Chief Financial Officer, set to become Chief Executive Officer on 1 November 2026. Henk Deist, who has led the company since its founding in 2014, will move into the role of Commercial Director while remaining on the board.

Romania's construction market recorded 35,658 projects with a combined estimated investment value exceeding RON 848 billion (approximately €166 billion) between January and September 2026, according to an analysis by IBC Focus based on data from its VICTA construction intelligence platform. The figures reveal a pronounced divide between the volume of private development and the financial weight of publicly funded construction.