Retail opportunities in Poland for UK companies
Opportunity for UK companies to meet business partners at the British-CEE Retail Group's inaugural meeting in Poland and at the ReDi trade fair.
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Poland has an attractive retail property market. With 38 million consumers, it is the largest market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Join the British-CEE Retail Group and visit the Central and Eastern Europe trade fair for retail investment taking place at the National Stadium in Warsaw from 28 to 29 May 2014.
Opportunities
- Europe’s 4th leading country in retail space construction
- Strong level of retail development activity
- Annual supply of projects in the next few years – 600,000 – 700,000 sqm per annum
- Sophisticated consumers looking for new brands and products
- The fastest growing e-commerce market in the EU
- E-commerce drives growth in the warehousing market
- Growing appetite for premium UK food products - presence still limited
The British-CEE Retail Group
The British-CEE Retail Group will be officially launched during a cocktail reception at the British Embassy in Warsaw on 27 May 2014. The guests will include:
- Local operators of shopping malls
- Potential franchisees
- Franchising organisations
- Real estate agents
- Developers
- Private equity funds
- Local retailers
- Business supporting companies
ReDI trade fair
The ReDi trade fair - the first CEE retail property trade show for the retail investment and retail commercial property market is organised by the Polish Council of Shopping Centres (PRCH). PRCH is a non-profit association of over 200 companies operating in the Polish commercial real estate market and a partner of the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC).
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) will have its stand at the fair. This will offer:
- A ‘meeting point’ for your company to hold one-to-one meetings with potential business partners
- An opportunity to display your trade materials
During both events you will have a unique opportunity to:
- Meet and establish cooperation with a wide range of potential business partners
- Get a comprehensive overview of the Polish and CEE retail markets
- Promote your company and brand to a wider business audience in Poland and the CEE region
- Exchange expertise and experience
Contact
Contact Renata Rucka to register your interest and for further queries.