Number of stores in Poland 2008-2022

There were 372 thousand retail stores in the Polish market in 2022, which was 91 thousand fewer than in 2009.

Retail channels

Over the last few years, Poland has seen increases in the number of supermarkets/hypermarkets and discount stores. On the other hand, the number of small stores and drug stores declined. In 2021, there were already 8.9 thousand supermarkets and 524 hypermarkets in Poland. Additionally, more and more shopping centers are being opened every year. At the beginning of 2021, there were more than 50 in Warsaw alone.

Favorite retail channels to do the shopping

With an extensive range of choices in-store types, Poles have their favorites in each area. Biedronka had over 32 percent of loyal customers who did not visit any competitor's store between January and May 2022. When it comes to buying clothes, Poles pointed out clothing chain stores and online shops with many brands as the place they do shopping most often. As for cosmetics purchase in 2020, Poles were most likely to buy them at brick-and-mortar stores.