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The lease agreements concluded for retail parks increasingly feature solutions that differ from the classic Triple Net Lease agreements, particularly as regards the settlement of operating costs and the division of responsibilities between the parties. The latest trends in this area are reshaping the relationship between the parties, balancing the interests of investors and tenants while responding to increasing market expectations. In this article, we share our observations from the CMS team’s practice and point out the implications of these changes for the retail sector participants.

Poland’s retail parks have grown from outskirts experiments in the 1990s to over 290 large hubs nationwide. Changing consumer habits and investor confidence are turning them into versatile destinations beyond just convenience shopping. Investment market report created by Avison Young allow details insights into major trends through a comprehensive analysis.

Having worked with the company for 6 years, Or Ackerman will now as CEO of G City Europe. With his experience and esteemed qualifications such as CPA and MBA with specialization in financial management, Ackerman will oversee G City Europe’s next chapter on the Polish Market.

Starting November 2022, Agnieszka Ciupak joined GTC Poland as Executive Director. In her newly-created role, she will be responsible for all operations of the office sector, including leasing, fit-out, asset management, facility management, as well as marketing and company-wide HR.

It is the first acquisition for BIG in Poland, with an investment of approximately 65 million Euro. Hay Galis, CEO of BIG, notes that these two acquisitions support company’s growth plans to become a dominant player in the Retail Park sector in Poland.

Over 80% of the redevelopment of Atrium Promenada in Warsaw is now pre-leased. Upon completion, the refurbished flagship will house over 150 retail and service units in the latest concepts. The completion of the renovation is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2023.

A new TEDi shop opened in Multi‘s Poland-managed shopping centre 3 Stawy in Katowice. The deal with the non-food retailer is another leasing contract with a discounter that Multi has recently signed.