De la primul hipermarket și salarii de 100 de euro, la zeci de malluri și branduri uriașe: Ce urmează pe piața centrelor comerciale - Economica.net

In 30 years, Romania's retail market evolved from minimal modern spaces to over 5 million square meters of commercial areas, including malls and international brands. Despite this growth, Romania still lags behind other Central European markets in retail space per capita. The modern retail sector began in 1996 with Metro's first cash-and-carry and has since expanded rapidly, driven by rising incomes and EU accession. Future developments will focus on modernizing existing malls and adapting to local demands in smaller towns. Online retail growth has not hindered physical store expansion, and significant transactions, like AFI Europe's acquisition of six malls, highlight ongoing investment interest. Colliers predicts continued growth in medium and small cities, contingent on location and consumer potential.