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Retail in Poland

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  • 109 Pages
  • March 2024
  • Region: Poland
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 221954
High inflation led to a deterioration in consumer purchasing power in 2023 with many consumers who had the additional financial burden of mortgages and other loans being particularly badly affected. Instalments increased significantly as a result of rising interest rates in 2021-2022. This made Poles more careful and conscious in their spending. The number of receipts dropped in overall grocery retail with any value growth was the result of price increases.

The Retail in Poland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Retail market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

RETAIL IN POLAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Retail in 2023: The big picture
  • The number of retail stores is falling
  • Retail parks become a permanent part of the Polish retail landscape
  • What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Informal retail
  • Opening hours for physical retail
  • Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2023
  • Seasonality
  • Christmas
  • Easter
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • High prices discourage customers while Zabka opens many more stores
  • Autonomous stores tested in Poland
  • Challenging time for convenience stores’ operators
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Eurocash creates the Moje Sklepy retail chain
  • 7-Eleven considers entering Poland over the forecast period proving strong competition for Zabka
  • New technology shapes convenience stores
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 151 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 152 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 153 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 154 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 155 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 156 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 157 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 158 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 159 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 160 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 161 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCOUNTERS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Discounters strengthen their position in retail
  • Operators tempt customers with price reductions
  • Biedronka increases its advantage over its competition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Good prospects for the channel for the forecast period
  • Vollmart plans to expand its network
  • Ambitious plans for further growth over the forecast period
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 54 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 57 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 58 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 59 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 60 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HYPERMARKETS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Changing consumer habits are increasingly adverse for growth of hypermarkets
  • Kaufland develops compact hypermarkets that are better positioned for growth as they appeal to consumers seeking to shop in locations closer to home
  • Carrefour trials a variety of services in its hypermarkets to retain consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Necessary changes required for hypermarkets seeking to remain relevant
  • A smaller selling space welcomed by consumers
  • Carrefour tests its Maxi concept in Poland with the aim of focusing more on private label and on reducing the food range
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 61 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 62 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 63 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 64 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 65 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 66 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 67 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SUPERMARKETS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Plenty of scope for new entrants in the Polish supermarkets landscape
  • Dino outperforms other supermarket chains thanks to expansion and the introduction of renewable energy
  • Auchan focuses on development through franchising, Scan & Go services and the launch of parcel lockers in cooperation with InPost
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Continued potential for growth in supermarkets over the forecast period
  • Operating results deteriorate due to macroeconomic environment
  • Dino Polska SA continues its establishment of Zielony Rynek retail parks over the forecast period
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 68 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 69 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 70 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 71 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 72 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 73 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 74 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Small local grocers struggle to compete with discounters and other retail channels with many joining chains leading to a decline in outlet numbers
  • Carrefour resigns from Galerie Alkoholi chain
  • Food/drinks/tobacco specialists provide an opportunity for local producers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Poor prospects for small local grocers in small towns
  • Food producers consider running their own specialist chains
  • Diversification necessary for small local grocers though improving prospects for health food stores also proves detrimental to forecast period sales
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 75 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 76 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 77 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 78 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 79 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 80 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 81 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers continue looking for savings as inflation puts pressure on their disposable incomes
  • The number of offline stores is decreasing due to a growing shift towards retail e-commerce
  • Stores open in retail parks in response to consumer demand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Ongoing decline in outlet numbers with the channel characterised by fast fashion
  • Apparel and footwear chains focus on retail e-commerce at the expense of their offline stores
  • Trend towards second hand clothing is long lasting and forces manufacturers to boost their focus on sustainability
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 82 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 83 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 84 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 85 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 86 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 87 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 88 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Economic slowdown and high inflation subdue sales of appliances and electronic specialists
  • The channel is increasingly characterised by large chains
  • Large chains such as Media Expert consolidate their positions in the channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growing demand for housing loans boost sales of appliances and electronics
  • Outlet numbers continue declining as more purchases move online
  • Chinese company JD.com considers entry to European markets
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 89 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 90 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 91 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 92 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 93 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 94 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 95 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Innovation and wide availability of cosmetics drive demand for health and beauty specialists
  • Rossmann maintains its considerable advantage in the channel
  • Legislation introduces more stringent requirements for opening of new pharmacies and takeover of existing ones
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further consolidation for the channel over the forecast period
  • Super-Pharm introduces a new retail brand that operates as a drugstore without a pharmacy
  • Good prospects for pharmacies over the forecast period
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 96 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 97 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 98 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 99 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 100 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 101 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 102 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 103 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 104 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 105 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 106 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Soaring inflation curbs spending on home renovation and interior design projects
  • Retailers introduce solutions to improve the purchasing process
  • Chained homewares and home furnishing stores enhance their sustainability credentials
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Category performance dependent on the economic climate over the forecast period and government initiatives
  • PSB Mrowka stores embrace the potential of retail parks
  • Pet shops and superstores registers the fastest forecast period growth
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 107 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 108 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 109 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 110 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 111 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 112 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 113 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 114 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 115 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 116 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 117 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Increased budget-consciousness among consumers favours variety stores
  • Expansion of Action and Dealz in Poland
  • German chain Woolworth sees potential for development in Poland
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • The growth of variety stores associated with favourable forecasts for retail parks
  • Intensified competition hampers operational efficiencies and profit margins
  • Continued decline for department stores over the forecast period
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 118 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 119 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 120 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 121 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 122 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 123 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 124 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 125 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 126 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 127 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 128 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIRECT SELLING IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Slight improvement in the direct selling industry
  • Health and beauty direct selling remains the largest channel
  • Digitalisation and social media are essential tools as the channel adapts to changing consumer demands and shopping preferences
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Direct selling is supported by retail e-commerce development within the channel over the forecast period
  • Artificial intelligence and augmented reality launched by Avon increase consumer engagement and confidence in shopping online
  • New players enter Poland over the forecast period though some investors are put off by the ongoing war in Ukraine
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 129 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 130 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 131 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 132 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 133 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 134 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VENDING IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • The modernisation of vending machines has a positive impact on channel sales
  • Vending in office buildings performs well as some employees continue to work from home, reducing demand for canteens
  • Vending expands in terms of product range
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vending benefits from busier lifestyles and further diversification while the channel becomes increasingly concentrated
  • Sales automation favours vending over the forecast period
  • Vending machines offering fresh food have the ability to meet customer expectations
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 135 Vending by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 136 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 137 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 138 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 139 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 140 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers actively seek out lower prices online
  • Allegro Marketplace retains strong outright lead
  • Positive trends in grocery e-commerce
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Faster growth prospects for retail e-commerce compared to retail as a whole over the forecast period
  • The trend in which more brands opt to sell directly to customers characterises retail e-commerce over the forecast period
  • The emergence of new players further boosts the potential of retail e-commerce
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 141 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 142 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 143 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 144 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 145 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 146 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 147 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 148 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 149 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 150 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2022-2027