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Poland’s top supermarket chain fined millions for unfair practices

Poland’s largest discount supermarket chain, Biedronka, has been fined €117.2 million by a regional court for demanding unfair discounts from grocery suppliers.

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Small independent shops disappearing in Poland, reports daily

The number of independent retailers in Poland is shrinking, with over 1,600 stores closing down in the first half of 2024 and a further 5,200 suspending trading, a national newspaper has reported.

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Polish fashion retailer expands on Ukrainian market

Polish fashion retailer LPP, whose fashion brands include Reserved, Sinsay, Cropp, House and Mohito, opened 14 new Sinsay stores in Ukraine in the first quarter of 2024.

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Poland’s Finance Minister forecasts 4-4.5% inflation by year-end

Poland’s inflation is expected to be in the range of 4.0- 4.5% at the end of 2024, the finance minister has said.

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Poland’s leading supermarkets price war undermining retail sector

The effects of a protracted price war between two of Poland’s largest discount supermarket chains have started to hit the whole retail sector, one of the country’s leading newspapers has reported.

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Czech shops may close on all holidays as Ministry eyes to extend the retail ban

The current ban exempts smaller stores, pharmacies, and essential services.