Retail chains own 2,7 mln sqm space in Poland

Retail chains in Poland encompassed 2.7 million sqm of retail space and the number of discounts amounted to 3,593 at the end of 2014, an increase of 10 percent on a yearly basis, according to data published by Market Side and cited by wiadomoscihandlowe.pl web portal. Last year, 296 outlets were opened. The total turnover of the retail chains exceeded PLN 50 billion. Biedronka owns nearly 2,600 units, its turnover accounts for 15 percent of the total turnover of the segment. Lidl, Netto and Aldi took following spots.