Friday, 3 April 2026
Nhood has accelerated the transformation of the 464 shopping centers it manages in Europe into true multi-use destinations, attracting major international brands and integrating new local services. This strategy is resulting in improved performance compared to 2024: 600 million visitors, 1,215 leases signed (+15% vs. 2024), and an occupancy rate of 95% across Europe.
In Romania, the centers managed by Nhood welcomed 13 new retail brands and 21 new concept stores, including Rituals, Secom, Smyk, D’s Damat, Cropp, Daar and Action, confirms the positive dynamics of the local retail ecosystem. A major destination in the country, the Coresi Shopping Resort strengthened its appeal through major openings, including Oysho, H&M, Waikiki, dm, Benvenutti, Pizza Hut, Lego and CCC.
Nhood’s Retail & Specialty Leasing team in Romania manages projects in 20 shopping centers with a total area of over 177,000 sqm GLA. The year 2025 was marked by a sustained pace of activity, resulting in over 14,000 sqm leased through 185 signed transactions and 23 new stores opened.
“The Romanian market remains exceptionally attractive for major international retailers and brands looking to expand within the region. At Nhood, our role goes beyond the classic area of space leasing. We offer complete consultancy in the retail and leasing area, from identifying opportunities and optimizing commercial layout, to repositioning the tenant mix and managing complex negotiations. The results of 2025 confirm that combining an international perspective with local expertise allows us to increase the value of assets and improve the visitor experience”, stated Mihaela Petruescu, Country Director for Property Services Romania & Poland at Nhood.
