Strength of regions

Fewer large centres have recently been built in Poland, which is certainly related to the saturation with retail space. However, we observe a great deal of redevelopments and modernisations. This applies to the largest conurbations and smaller towns. In 2018 several novelties emerged on the map of Poland in regional cities and smaller towns, including those that could be considered large retail projects in relation to the local market: Gemini Park Tychy, which opened in spring 2018, Nowa Stacja in Pruszków, which started in November, and Libero in Katowice, which also opened in November. The listed shopping centres are significant projects as regards the conditions of the local market. Gemini Park Tychy has 36,600 sqm, Nowa Stacja – 27,000 sqm and Libero – 45,000 sqm. Furthermore, the market in regional cities and smaller towns is enriched by other formats – popular retail parks (e.g. Saller’s retail parks in Brzeg, Olecko, Oława and Tarnowskie Góry, Vendo Pa