Scallier develops portfolio of retail parks in Poland and Romania
In 2021, Scallier successfully commercialized and launched further investments in Poland and Romania, continuing its dynamic growth in the retail real estate market. The company specializes in the construction and management of compact retail parks, responding to the needs of local communities and the expectations of tenants.
Key implementations in Poland
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Pszczyna – 6,725 m² GLA, scheduled to open in spring 2022
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Pleszew – 3,500 m² GLA, opening in December 2021
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Koscian (phase II) – more than 6,000 m² GLA, next phase of the project in preparation
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Leczna – 3,500 m² GLA, retail park taken under management and sold by Scallier
Scallier has also entered into an agreement with the owner of the Biedronka chain to develop a convenience project near Warsaw.
Operations in Romania
Scallier is also developing its portfolio in Romania, where:
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opened retail parks in Rosioria de Vede and Focsani – a total of 11,200 m² GLA
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is working on further projects in Vaslui and Turda, scheduled to open in 2022
Romanian tenants include:
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Sinsay, Pepco, KiK, Kids Outlet, Animax, Xpress, Hervis, Martes Sport, Jysk, CCC, Flanco
Market trends and changing attitudes of investors
“Retail parks in Central and Eastern Europe are dynamically gaining importance. During the pandemic, they are the ones that remained fully functioning retail facilities.”
– Bartosz Nowak, Managing Partner of Scallier (Poland)
Advantages of retail parks:
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compact nature,
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adaptive flexibility,
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location in smaller cities and on the outskirts of metropolitan areas,
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Lower maintenance costs for tenants.
New investments for 2022
Together with developer PKB Inwest, Scallier Construction plans to open:
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retail park in Pyrzyce – 2,000 m² GLA
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Retail park in Wroclaw – about 3,500 sq m GLA
Scallier is responsible for:
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real estate acquisition,
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Co-creation of the design concept,
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Commercialization and sale (e.g., a park in Pleszew)
New project in Lubno near Warsaw
In cooperation with a group of investors, Scallier is preparing a state-of-the-art 10,000 m² GLA project:
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land: 3 ha,
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Functions: retail, catering, recreation,
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location: by a reservoir
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status: design process and discussions with tenants underway
Prevalence of local formats
“Space in well-managed retail parks is in intense demand today – even by brands that used to be present only in large malls.”
– Wojciech Jurga, Managing Partner, Scallier (Romania)
Distinguishing features:
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Open architecture – access to stores without having to go inside the center
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Locality – selection of tenants responding to the needs of the community
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easy adaptation to market and pandemic changes
In Romania, the role of food and beverage tenants is particularly strong, and they have become an important part of the retail parks’ offerings.
Summary
Scallier is actively expanding its operations in Central and Eastern Europe, providing modern, convenient and flexible retail facilities tailored to local consumer needs. In 2022, the company plans further openings and expansion in both Poland and Romania, strengthening its position as a leader in the retail park segment.
