Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Galeria Katowicka added three new brands and completed a series of store relocations and refurbishments during the first half of 2026 as part of its ongoing leasing and asset management strategy.
The shopping centre welcomed MR. DIY, Ploom and Wólczanka to its tenant mix. MR. DIY, making its debut at the centre, occupies approximately 850 sqm, introducing a non-food discount retail format offering household, DIY and everyday consumer products.
Wólczanka also returned to the centre after an absence of several months.
Several existing tenants expanded or relocated within the scheme. Rituals moved to a larger unit, increasing its store by approximately 80 sqm, while W.Kruk expanded by around 60 sqm. Ryłko also relocated its store to another floor within the shopping centre.
Galeria Katowicka said the refurbishment programme reflects broader retail design trends that emphasise warmer, more open store environments, with increased use of natural materials, softer lighting and simplified product displays.
Among the completed refurbishments, Tatuum opened its largest store in Poland, occupying nearly 400 sqm. Bershka expanded its premises and introduced its latest store concept, joining other Inditex brands already operating updated formats at the centre.
Other retailers completing refurbishment projects included Etam, Rossmann, Smoke, Swiss, Świat Książki, Verona and Ziaja, many of which also increased storefront visibility by introducing higher shopfronts and redesigned façades.
According to the shopping centre, the latest changes continue a programme that began in 2024. During 2025, the centre added 11 new brands, while 36 existing tenants upgraded or relocated their stores to reflect updated retail concepts and operational requirements.
