Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Redkom Development is preparing a retail park project in Tarnów that reflects ongoing changes in the retail park segment in Poland, particularly in terms of scale, tenant mix and functionality.
The scheme, located on Lwowska Street (DK73), will include a Cinema City multiplex. Cinemas have traditionally been located in shopping centres or standalone formats, and their inclusion in a retail park remains relatively uncommon in the Polish market.
The project will comprise approximately 35,000 sqm of gross leasable area (GLA) and is expected to include around 30 units. Confirmed tenants include Lidl Polska and Agata Meble.
The inclusion of a cinema operator points to a broader shift in how retail parks are being positioned. Larger formats, a wider mix of tenants and the addition of leisure functions are becoming more visible across new developments. In this context, the Tarnów scheme represents an example of how retail parks are incorporating elements previously associated with traditional shopping centres.
Cinema City Poland, part of the Regal Cineworld Group, operates 35 cinemas in 21 cities across Poland. The Tarnów location is expected to include digital projection systems, surround sound technology and a standard food and beverage offer alongside a mix of new releases and catalogue films.
“We are standing at the threshold between evolution and—dare I say it—revolution in the retail park segment. The introduction of Cinema City to our complex demonstrates that retail parks are no longer just shopping destinations. They can successfully combine retail and entertainment, as has been the case in more mature markets such as the United Kingdom. Cinema City in our Tarnów development is just the beginning. We plan to expand this collaboration to future projects,” said Aleksander Kowalski, Senior Leasing Manager at Redkom Development.
According to the developer, the addition of a cinema is intended to extend the function of the scheme beyond retail and introduce a permanent leisure component. This aligns with wider trends in the commercial real estate sector, where retail parks are increasingly diversifying their offer.
The project is scheduled for completion in 2027.
