Retail readying itself for the ban

This will be a very specific year for the retail market in Poland – not only for the owners of retail properties, but also for their tenants and the companies that provide services for shopping centres. Everyone knows that they will have to make changes in response to the new trading law, so they have all been working on their strategic action plans. At Blue City we have also come up with an approach for functioning in this new environment. I believe that large shopping centres situated close to city centres, which have a wide entertainment and food & drink offer, will stay open on Sundays because of their unique character. At Blue City there is a great deal apart from retail to draw in customers. However, despite this we are also thinking of organising additional cultural or entertainment based events, or fairs, on Sundays. This is in fact already a central part of our strategy, to provide an experience for customers who are looking for more than just shopping. Certainly in