Warsaw Business Journal

17/10/2025

🇵🇱 Poland is moving closer to testing a shorter workweek — without cutting pay.

Nearly 2,000 companies applied to join the government’s pilot program, and 90 employers have been selected, covering over 5,000 workers. Each project will receive around PLN 0.5 million in funding.

The trial, set for January–December 2026, will gradually reduce working hours —
🔹 by 10% in the first half of the year
🔹 by 20% in the second —
while keeping salaries and job conditions intact.

Participating firms must retain at least 90% of their staff, and the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy (MRPiPS) will use the results to evaluate the program’s nationwide potential.

Nearly 2,000 companies and institutions applied to join Poland’s pilot program testing reduced working hours with full pay, the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy (MRPiPS) announced. Ninety employers have been selected to take part, representing more than 5,000 employees. Each project wil...

14/10/2025

Over 61% of Polish online retailers now sell abroad—nearly matching the global average of 64%, according to the DHL eCommerce Trends 2025 Business Edit report.

Top export destinations include:
🇩🇪 Germany (67%)
🇫🇷 France (42%)
🇬🇧 UK (31%)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic (30%)
🇺🇸 US (24%)

Key takeaways:

39% already use AI tools to boost operations

Most sell on multiple marketplaces (88% on 2+ platforms)

97% say delivery options drive purchase decisions

89% see free shipping and returns as essential for sales

41% use subscriptions, and 45% offer “buy now, pay later”—second-highest in the EU

Polish e-commerce is becoming more international, data-driven, and customer-centric than ever.

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10/10/2025

Spirit of optimism at EXPO REAL 2025

From October 6–8, the European real estate industry gathered in Munich for EXPO REAL 2025 — a record-setting edition that drew around 42,000 participants from more than 70 countries. Amid continued challenges, the tone was one of cautious optimism and renewed confidence, with affordable housing emerging as the key theme for the future.

As always, Warsaw Business Journal was on the ground, covering the discussions, meetings, and ideas shaping Europe’s property markets.

Representing Poland’s capital, Maciej Fijałkowski, Secretary of the City of Warsaw for Economic Development and European Funds, emphasized the city’s strong showing:

“EXPO REAL remains an exceptional platform to showcase Warsaw’s investment potential... Our goal was not only to present Warsaw’s offer but also to build long-term relationships and promote the capital as a city friendly to both people and business.”

EXPO REAL 2025 confirmed that innovation, dialogue, and cross-border collaboration are driving the next chapter of real estate in Europe.

See you next year in Munich!

09/10/2025

Łódź’s Fuzja wins double at MIPIM Awards 2025 🏆

Fuzja – the Echo / Archicom Group’s flagship investment – has transformed the site of Karol Scheibler’s 19th-century textile empire into one of Europe’s most inspiring examples of urban regeneration.

The 8-hectare mixed-use complex in the heart of Łódź was recognized at the MIPIM Awards 2025, winning in Best Urban Regeneration Project and receiving the Special Jury Award.

Blending history with modern urban living, Fuzja embodies the 15-minute city concept: a walkable, inclusive neighborhood where people can live, work, and relax within reach of culture and green public spaces.

- 22 buildings, including 15 restored heritage structures
- 35% green space (Anna’s Gardens) with rain gardens and preserved trees
- BREEAM Excellent-certified offices
- Fully leased office space to Fujitsu Poland
- Nearly 600 apartments sold within months

“Fuzja integrates the local community and counters exclusion, fully embracing inclusivity. Through revitalization and the 15-minute city concept, residents gain access to services, recreation, and work—enabling a sustainable and convenient lifestyle,” said Waldemar Olbryk (PMP, FRSA), President of Archicom S.A.

Fuzja is more than an award-winning development—it’s a living symbol of Łódź’s rebirth as a city that honors its industrial roots while building a sustainable future.

Location: Former Scheibler factory site, Łódź

Awards: MIPIM 2025 – Best Urban Regeneration Project & Special Jury Award

Real estate Lokale Immobilia 15:06 1 October 2025 Post by: WBJ Fuzja – spectacular revitalization in the heart of Poland

07/10/2025

📊 How do young Poles really feel about money?

The 2025 Young Money Matters report by Cook Communications reveals a generation caught between ambition and adversity:

▪️ Home ownership is still the top goal. Yet buying an average flat costs nearly 8 years of salary (almost 9 in Warsaw)
▪️ 73% want stronger state housing support
▪️ 68% consider moving abroad for better pay or career options
▪️ 44% rely on family and 33% have just 1 month of savings or less
▪️ Most save via traditional accounts (52%), but interest in crypto (19%) and credit cards (41%) is rising
▪️ Only 10% learned money management in school. Most rely on the internet, parents, or social media

🔎 “Young Poles are ambitious, but they need better tools to build financial stability,” according to CEO Joe Cook.

Domestic Society 17:54 6 October 2025 Post by: WBJ Financial attitudes of young Poles reflected in new report source: pexels

02/10/2025

Warsaw leads the pack in Europe’s office market momentum

Poland’s office sector is booming, driven by strong tenant demand, rising rents, and major investments, according to Knight Frank, a real estate advisory.

📈 H1 2025 demand up 15% y/y, nearing pre-pandemic highs
🏢 Vacancy in Warsaw’s CBD dropped to 7.1%
💶 Prime rents now €18–€35/sq m/month
💰 Over €2B in office investments since 2024, incl. €280M Warsaw Unit deal
🌍 Poland set to join world’s top 20 economies in 2025

As ESG and hybrid demand rise, Warsaw is positioning itself as one of Europe’s top-tier office hubs.



https://wbj.pl/warsaw-office-market-revives/post/147448

30/09/2025

📡 Poland’s first stock-listed “unicorn” hits orbit

Creotech Instruments has soared past a PLN 1 billion valuation, with shares doubling since January and topping PLN 350. CEO Grzegorz Brona calls it the first Polish unicorn listed in PLN.

Why the surge?

- HyperSat microsatellite platform & subsystems for drones, satellites, quantum tech
- H1 2024 revenue: PLN 67.9M (6x y/y)
- Net profit of PLN 3.5M vs. a loss last year
- Big wins: EagleEye satellite & a PLN 556.7M defense contract

Creotech Instruments’ stock price surged above PLN 350, pushing its market value past PLN 1 billion. Investors have strongly backed the company, more than doubling its share price since the start of the year. CEO Grzegorz Brona called it Poland’s first domestically listed “unicorn” valued in...

25/09/2025

🚨 Big changes ahead in Polish retail?

Carrefour is exploring a full or partial exit from Poland—putting 800 stores and 40 shopping centers on the table. JP Morgan is leading the sale, with Dino, Kaufland, and various investment funds reportedly eyeing the deal.

Jeronimo Martins, the owner of Biedronka, is also in the mix—but a full takeover would raise serious antitrust concerns. With Biedronka already dominating Poland’s grocery market, regulators are unlikely to approve a move that edges the chain closer to a monopoly.

Here’s what we’re hearing:

- Dino and Kaufland are strong contenders

- Investment funds could go after the real estate

- Carrefour is following a global trend—pulling back from Italy, Argentina, and the Middle East

If it goes through, this deal could redraw Poland’s grocery map.

Business Retail 19:09 24 September 2025 Post by: WBJ Carrefour considering selling 800 stores and shopping centers in Poland source: pexels

23/09/2025

Echo Investment is betting big on the office comeback.

As remote work loses appeal, CEO Nicklas Lindberg says the future lies in "destination projects," places that blend workspace with services, green zones, and social life.
Like Browary Warszawskie in Warsaw: not just offices, but a thriving urban community.

With modern space in short supply, Echo plans to speed up new developments and renovations: not to build the tallest towers, but to shape how cities are lived in.

🟢 The next stage of Poland’s office recovery?
Quality of life at the core.

18/09/2025

Confidence, Not Grammar: What Poles Need to Speak English Better

A nationwide study by language school chain Tutlo explores how Poles use English in everyday life—and what holds them back. Based on a 2025 survey of 1,100 adults, the report uncovers a significant gap between theoretical knowledge and practical speaking ability:

🔹 59% feel stress or embarrassment when speaking
🔹 70% haven’t had a recent chance to speak at all
🔹 Only 15% rate their speaking skills as “good”
🔹 74% say school didn’t prepare them for real conversation

Despite these barriers:

✅ 69% say English is essential for career advancement
❗ 28% of non-speakers feel excluded from culture or job opportunities

The key takeaway? Poles want to speak English—what’s missing is practice, confidence, and real-world communication skills.

Do Poles Bite Their Tongues? How We Speak English is a nationwide report examining how Poles use English in daily life, their confidence levels, and what helps or hinders them. Based on a 2025 survey of 1,100 adults, it explores self-assessed proficiency, emotions, and habits related to speaking Eng...

16/09/2025

📉 Poland’s inflation nears target—but services keep pressure high

In August 2025, inflation dropped to 2.9%, approaching the NBP's target. Falling goods prices (-0.3% m/m) led the decline, but services rose 0.7% and remain 6% higher year-on-year, fueled by rising wages and shifting consumer habits.

🔍 Core inflation likely fell to 3.1–3.2%, its lowest since the pandemic—strengthening the case for interest rate cuts.

💬 Economists say service inflation remains sticky due to:

- Ongoing labor shortages
- Past sharp minimum wage hikes
- Strong wage growth (+7.6% y/y in July)

Despite easing overall inflation, service prices aren’t expected to fall anytime soon.

Poland’s inflation fell to 2.9% in August 2025, nearing the central bank’s target, mainly due to falling goods prices (down 0.3% m/m). However, service prices rose 0.7% and remain 6% higher y/y, driven by strong wage growth and shifting consumer habits toward more services. Core inflation likely...