The active entertainment component within shopping malls in Romania was valued at €28-30 million in 2024, excluding competitive socialising venues such as bowling and billiards, which are also growing rapidly. This represents almost three times the market size compared to 2019, finds a study by Nhood Romnaia.
Romanian developer Iulius has begun the first phase of a major modernisation project for the Palas mixed-use complex in Iași.
Property developer Prime Kapital has secured an €85.5 million refinancing facility from Erste Group for Argeș Mall, which opened in April 2024.
Erste Group Bank AG has provided a €85.5 million refinancing facility for Argeş Mall in Piteşti, developed by Prime Kapital.
In 2025, deliveries of over 200,000 sqm of new retail space are expected in Romania, of which almost half will be shopping malls, according to a report by Colliers Romania.
Lefties inaugurated its third store in Romania, on a generous 5,000 square meters area located on the Iulius Mall's upper floor.
62% of the consumers have purchased products after seeing advertisements in shopping malls.
As cities expand, the distances between residential neighborhoods and commercial centers grow, yet the number of visits to shopping malls continues to rise.
The announcement marks the completion of a €16 million investment by Indotek that created a premier mass-market destination for international retail brands.
Premier Energy has completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in a 158 MW wind farm in Hungary.
Romanian FMCG distributor Aquila has completed a €5 million investment in an AI-based automation solution at its warehouse in Drăgomirești, Ilfov County.
The Austrian Post Group has acquired 100% of Hungarian parcel service provider Delivery Solutions Zrt., operating under the brand Sameday Hungary.
Franklin Templeton has confirmed its commitment to continue managing Fondul Proprietatea for another four years, following a shareholder resolution from September 2025.
PPC Renewables Romania has increased its installed capacity to over 1.5 GW, following additions of approximately 200 MW in 2025.