Feb 20 • 03:04 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Rzeczpospolita

Shopping parks are maturing, galleries are gaining a second life

In 2025, Poland saw a significant rise in commercial space, primarily driven by the development of shopping parks, according to a report by CBRE and insights from BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland.

In 2025, Poland experienced a remarkable increase in retail space, with 590,000 square meters constructed, of which 90% were shopping parks, as reported by CBRE. Analysts from BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland highlighted that the fourth quarter of last year marked a historic peak for the commercial real estate market, noting that 326,000 square meters of retail space were introduced, reflecting a 63% year-on-year increase and more than doubling the previous quarter's figures. The growth was primarily fueled by the ongoing development of shopping parks.

The largest facility opened in the fourth quarter was S1Dąbrovia in Dąbrowa Górnicza, spanning over 17,000 square meters and developed by Saller. Other significant shopping parks launched include Targowa in Lubartów (15,000 square meters), S1 Tarnowskie Góry (15,000 square meters), and Brama Jury in Zawierciu (14,000 square meters). Additionally, a new retail outlet, Agata Meble, was established in Olsztyn, contributing an extra 16,000 square meters to the commercial landscape.

The substantial growth in shopping parks indicates a shift in consumer behavior and retail strategies, suggesting a potential resurgence of popular shopping experiences in physical locations, particularly as these parks often offer a unique mix of retail and leisure options. This reconfiguration of the retail space landscape could also imply challenges ahead for traditional shopping galleries, which must adapt to the evolving market demands.

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