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Covid-19 lockdowns push shopping centers to cut back on investments
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Covid-19 lockdowns push shopping centers to cut back on investments

The constant lockdowns majorly hit the operations of shopping malls. The growing debt caused by closing facilities during successive waves of pandemics may result in some major investment cuts – as much as PLN 1bn annually. According to a recent study by PwC in cooperation with the Polish Council of Shopping Centers, before the pandemic the owners of…

Covid-19: new restrictions in HoReCa from 15 December ?
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Covid-19: new restrictions in HoReCa from 15 December ?

In connection with the upcoming holidays and the Omicron mutation, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski announced the new epidemic restrictions during a special press conference on 7 December. Occupancy rates in restaurants, bars and hotels will be lowered from the current 50% to 30% from 15 December. Discotheques, clubs and venues providing places to dance will also…

COVID-19: Shopping centres return, no hours for seniors
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COVID-19: Shopping centres return, no hours for seniors

On Thursday 28 January, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski gave an update on the lifting of restrictions in Poland. According to earlier unofficial information, trading in galleries is returning from 1 February. This means that while maintaining the sanitary regime, they will be able to operate to a similar extent as in December before Christmas. Art…

PMR report: VOD market grows on COVID-19 pandemic
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PMR report: VOD market grows on COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis has contributed to increased activity of Poles in terms of using TV and VOD services. The social lockdown has shown that pay-TV and VOD services are important in the everyday life of Poles. Besides, the pandemic is an opportunity to perpetue more active video content viewing behaviour. The results of the survey,…

PMR: Decline of independent stores, not COVID-19, is no. 1 problem for FMCG wholesalers
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PMR: Decline of independent stores, not COVID-19, is no. 1 problem for FMCG wholesalers

The FMCG wholesale market in Poland will experience sluggish growth in the coming years. According to PMR forecasts, it will increase in value by just 4.8% between 2021 and 2026. The reason is that the sector of small independent grocery stores, traditionally the main customer base for FMCG wholesalers, is in decline. The number of…

PMR report: COVID-19 shaken up the sports nutrition market
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PMR report: COVID-19 shaken up the sports nutrition market

Last year was a productive period for the market of nutritional products for athletes in Poland. The market is thought to have been worth PLN 325m (€76m) in 2019, according to PMR’s latest report, “Sports nutrition market in Poland 2020. Market analysis and development prospects”. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and related restrictions in the form…

COVID-19: Poland introduces a small lockdown after Christmas
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COVID-19: Poland introduces a small lockdown after Christmas

As expected, Poland will maintain the existing restrictions introduced in connection with the coronavirus pandemic until at least 17 January. After Christmas, it will also introduce additional restrictions, which will mainly affect shopping malls and hotels. From 28 December, the shopping malls will be closed again. As before, grocery shops, drugstores and pharmacies can be…

COVID-19: Closed shopping malls and other restrictions in Poland
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COVID-19: Closed shopping malls and other restrictions in Poland

On 4 November 2020, due to rapid grow in the number of diagnosed coronavirus infections, the government in Poland decided to introduce further restrictions aimed at halting the increase in the number of cases. The key change is the closure of shops in shopping malls and customer limits in retail outlets. All the changes come…

COVID-19: a new lockdown for Polish gastronomy
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COVID-19: a new lockdown for Polish gastronomy

Due to the very rapidly growing number of diagnosed coronavirus infections, the government in Poland has decided to introduce further restrictions. The key change is the closure of gastronomic facilities. All the changes come into force already from Saturday, 24 October. As in the spring, gastronomic facilities, i.e. restaurants, pubs and cafés, will only be…

LokalnyRolnik.pl grows on COVID-19 pandemic
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LokalnyRolnik.pl grows on COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic significantly affected all segments of the economy, but it also created opportunities for business development. The entire online segment has won, and the winner is also LokalnyRolnik.pl, a virtual market, reports Puls Biznesu. 300% increase in sales of LokalnyRolnik.pl LokalnyRolnik.pl operates on the principle of marketplace, i.e. virtual space that connects sellers…