The Polish Council of Shopping Centers (PRCH) has published its latest data on the condition of the retail property market, based on two key benchmarks: the PRCH Turnover Density Index and the PRCH Footfall Density Index. Results for the first half of 2025, along with July figures, point to a stable and gradually growing sector.
Turnover Growth
From January to June 2025, turnover in Polish shopping centers rose by 1.1% compared with the same period in 2024. The strongest growth came from services (+6.8%), health & beauty (+5.1%), restaurants & cafés (+5.1%), and entertainment (+4.6%).
July brought even more robust results: services surged by 17.4%, restaurants & cafés by 11.4%, entertainment by 8.6%, and health & beauty by 8.2%. These figures underscore the rising importance of services and gastronomy, which are becoming core elements of shopping centers’ offerings beyond traditional retail.
Large Centers and Major Cities in the Lead
When broken down by property size, very large centers (over 60,000 m²) performed best, with a turnover increase of 3.2% in the first half of the year. Large centers (40,000–60,000 m²) remained nearly flat at +0.1%, mid-sized centers (20,000–40,000 m²) saw a decline of -1.1%, and the smallest facilities (5,000–20,000 m²) recorded no change.
Among metropolitan areas, Kraków, Warsaw, and Katowice recorded the strongest growth. On a macro-regional level, the southern and central regions remained leaders.
In July, turnover growth was strongest in the southern, central, and north-western regions. In terms of footfall, the north-west and central regions performed best, driven by strong results in Poznań and Warsaw.
Optimism for H2 2025
The first half of 2025 confirmed the stable condition of Poland’s shopping center sector and the enduring role of physical retail in consumer behavior. Rising turnover, despite a slight decline in visitor numbers, demonstrates the strength of the offline channel and reflects shopping centers’ evolving function—transitioning from purely retail-focused spaces to hubs for services, dining, entertainment, and social interaction.
“The industry enters the second half of the year on solid footing. It is supported by a favorable market environment, including lower inflation and declining interest rates. This sets the stage for further growth fueled by seasonal shopping events such as back-to-school, Black Friday, St. Nicholas Day, and Christmas,” said Marcin Klammer, Managing Director of PRCH.
