Sunday, 1 February 2026
Catinvest has completed a 10,500 sq m extension of ElectroPutere Mall, following a total investment of EUR 22 million. As a result of the expansion, the shopping centre’s total retail area has increased to approximately 62,000 sq m, placing it among the three largest retail malls outside Bucharest.
The new extension introduces two international retailers to Craiova and Dolj County for the first time. Primark and Half Price will open their first stores in the region within the mall.
Alongside the increase in retail space, the project includes an expansion of parking facilities. ElectroPutere Parc now provides more than 3,150 parking spaces. A new access point from Decebal Boulevard has also been added to improve accessibility and traffic circulation.
With the completion of the latest phase, ElectroPutere Parc exceeds 110,000 sq m of total retail space, combining the shopping mall and adjacent retail park. The tenant mix includes brands such as Auchan, Leroy Merlin, Decathlon, Media Galaxy, H&M, C&A, Bebe Tei and Farmacia Tei, as well as Inspire Cinema. The expansion strengthens the role of the site as a regional retail and leisure destination in south-west Romania.
Bertrand Catteau, CEO of Catinvest Group, said: “This extension represents a strategic step in the evolution of ElectroPutere Parc and reflects our confidence in Craiova’s potential as a regional retail hub. By increasing the retail area, attracting major international anchor tenants and investing in infrastructure and accessibility, we are developing a long-term retail destination.”
Catinvest Eastern Europe continues to focus on phased development of retail projects adapted to local market conditions. The company’s strategy emphasises flexible retail formats intended to support long-term performance and regional economic activity.
Catinvest owns and operates several retail assets in Romania, including Orhideea and Esplanada Pantelimon in Bucharest, Tom in Constanța and ElectroPutere Mall in Craiova. Within ElectroPutere Parc, the group also operates ElectroPutere Offices and Aparthotel Craiova. Internationally, its portfolio includes projects such as Savoya Park in Budapest and Borska Pole in Plzeň. Overall, the group owns and manages more than 525,000 sq m of retail space across France and Central and Eastern Europe.
