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OBI joins the group of chains that will open shops on Sundays
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OBI joins the group of chains that will open shops on Sundays

Exploiting a loophole in Sunday trading ban laws, initially discovered by grocery store chains, is becoming increasingly popular. The ever-increasing number of competitors available seven days a week pushed Obi DIY chain to follow the trend and extend the range of services to include a postal outlet – it will allow the chain be open every Sunday. Retailers who do not…

Another chain is opening autonomous shops on the Polish market
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Another chain is opening autonomous shops on the Polish market

Zinu Shop, a new Cracow-based chain of automatic stores has launched its third unit in the city. The stores operate 24/7 all year round, offering about 350 different products. Similar concepts were also previously tested by Ruch and Carrefour, while Zabka now plans up to 40 such units. The first two Zinu Shop units launched in March and May…

Netto has taken over Tesco. What will change in the grocery market in Poland?
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Netto has taken over Tesco. What will change in the grocery market in Poland?

In March, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKIK) approved Netto’s acquisition of the Tesco chain. What does this transaction mean for the grocery market in Poland? Rebranding action Over the next 18 months, 301 Tesco shops will leave the hypermarket and supermarket segment and move to the discount segment. Netto is now facing…

PMR survey: Poles buy tights most often in grocery discounters
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PMR survey: Poles buy tights most often in grocery discounters

According to a PMR survey conducted in February 2021, 59% of Poles said they had bought tights in the six months preceding the survey. Nearly one third of respondents bought tights in grocery discount stores. Discount stores are more frequently purchased by consumers below 54 years of age, inhabitants of cities of up to 20…

Agro Sklepomat introduces vending machines for grocery shopping
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Agro Sklepomat introduces vending machines for grocery shopping

Agro Sklepomat is a new concept based around completely automated self-service stores. Such mobile shops will offer a variety of food products. The first vending machines are to be located in the largest cities in Poland, and over 1000 such stores are to appear in the country by the end of 2021, and as many…

PMR report: COVID-19 will significantly accelerate development of online grocery market in Poland
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PMR report: COVID-19 will significantly accelerate development of online grocery market in Poland

The pandemic has caused online sales to grow rapidly, even in subgroups, including food, which previously enjoyed limited popularity among consumers. Grocery market shows the biggest difference between total market and the internet channel. Both in terms of the market share of the internet channel in the whole market, as well as consumers’ approach to…

Coronavirus epidemic to accelerate development of online grocery stores
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Coronavirus epidemic to accelerate development of online grocery stores

The internet channel is one of the few that can be positively affected by the coronavirus epidemic. At present, the situation forces rapid adaptation and changes in operations. More players on the grocery market invest in online shops.   Change in trend in online grocery market? According to PMR’s data, in recent years the online…

Who will benefit and who will lose from coronavirus? Epidemic’s impact on grocery retail channels
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Who will benefit and who will lose from coronavirus? Epidemic’s impact on grocery retail channels

For two weeks now we have been bombarded with a steady stream of news about how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting grocery retail. Large-format stores are grappling with increased traffic and stockpiling, and deliveries from e-stores are taking much longer due to higher demand. On the other hand, borders have been closed and domestic flights…

How many grocery stores will remain on the Polish market?
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How many grocery stores will remain on the Polish market?

According to the latest data of the Central Statistical Office (GUS), in 2017 there were 75.2 thousand general grocery stores in Poland. This means that in 2017 alone 5.6 thousand outlets were closed, and in the previous 10 years – over 30 thousand. Forecasts for 2018 indicate further decreases. According to PMR data, the vast…