PMR Insight: Sale of coffee at Russian filling stations gaining ground in the market

Anna Sidorowicz-Pokrywka,
Retail Analyst, PMR

One of the significant trends in retail market is the ever-changing role of petrol stations. They are becoming more than just a refuelling spot and attempt to meet additional needs of their users. These facilities now not only offer the opportunity for quick shopping but also offer various… »

Government softens proposed requirement for baby changing facilities

…of Oil Industry and Trade (POPiHN), which brings together petrol retailers, is very unhappy about this, saying very few stations are below 100 m2. It wants the cut-off to be raised to 500 m2 or 1,000 m2. As reported, the requirement would apply to newly constructed buildings.   »

eBay launches personalised homepage in Polish

…of over 1 billion items for sale, we are able to suggest items that meet their needs and expectations, said Malgorzata Gliszczynska, Managing Director for Poland and Central Europe at eBay. What is also new about the personalised homepage is that it items by categories and types.   »

Rossmann sells ice-cream

…cooling cabinets with dairy products and fresh juices into its stores, as well as snacks such as salami or dry smoked pork sausages. It then added food-to-go products such as soups, sandwiches, tortillas, salads, or pancakes. Rossmann has more than 1,200 stores in Poland.   »

Media Markt offers smartphone repairs

…offer, and this project is part of that, said Marcin Rosati, CEO of Media Markt Saturn Polska  At this moment, there are 84 stores in Poland under Media Markt and Saturn banners, with 60 Media Markt stores and 24 Saturn stores, according to the chains’ websites. »

Europa Centralna mall draws more shoppers

…its offer, as well as successful sales support activities, Mr Lenartowicz said. Europa Centralna has a GLA of 67,000 m2. It attracts customers from the Slaskie conurbation, from the Opolskie region, as well as tourists thanks to its proximity to the A1 and A4 motorways.    »

Eva plans to open 160 more stores still this year

…similar expansion pace, Mr Shevchenko said. It will also invest in logistics, IT infrastructure, as well as in changing the design of existing outlets She also said Eva loyalty cardholders accounted for about 82% of the total sales recorded by the chain in the first half of 2017.  »

First AB Daily store opens in St. Petersburg

…Azbuka (high-quality everyday goods), Nasha Ferma (natural farm products), Selection (premium goods) and Pochti gotovo! (semi-finished products).  At the St. Petersburg AB Daily store there is also a cafeteria where customers can order drinks, pastries, and sandwiches. »

PMR Insight: Post-PC era

Jarosław Frontczak,
Head Retail Analyst, PMR

Although there are many definitions of the post-PC era, virtually all of them concur in the assumption that standard personal computers (desktops) will mostly disappear from the market, replaced by more advanced solutions in the form of mobile hardware, such as various types of smartphones, tablets… »

ShopperTrack Index Poland - 7 August 2017

…that are geographically scattered throughout the country. It shows the percent week-on-week and year-on-year changes in the number of visitors to selected shopping centers. ShopperTrak is now part of Tyco Retail Solutions, the leader in retail performance and security solutions. »