The 17th edition of the CEE Retail Awards, hosted by EuropaProperty, was a landmark event, reinforcing the strength and dynamism of the Central and Eastern European retail industry. This prestigious gathering celebrated innovation, resilience, and excellence and served as a vital platform to propel the region’s commercial real estate market forward.
The event saw an impressive turnout, with many retailers eager to celebrate the industry’s finest. Rossmann emerged as the Retailer of the Year, reflecting its commanding presence in the sector. Other distinguished retailers recognized included Deichmann for Fashion Retailer under 500 sqm, Sinsay for Fashion Retailer over 500 sqm, and Kaufland for Supermarket Chain of the Year. Vision Express was awarded Specialty Retailer, while Smyk took home the title of Children’s Retailer. Rituals stood out as the Cosmetics Retailer, and Fruitisimo Group was celebrated as the leading F&B Retailer.
A new category introduced this year was the Lifestyle Awards, celebrating the most influential and innovative lifestyle retail developments. Winners in this category included Food Fyrtel at Posnania/Apsys, OKRE Development, Decisive Szmigiel, Papros, Gregorczyk, and DE Sabor Luxury Collection Group. These projects exemplify the evolving retail landscape, bringing unique concepts that cater to contemporary consumer preferences and redefine shopping experiences.
Retail development projects also took centre stage. Domoteka by Pradera secured the Retail Innovation award, while Posnania by Apsys was named the Ultimate Retail Destination. FOOD Street in Galeria Echo, an EPP project, was recognized as the Best F&B Concept.
Major retail parks and developments were also honored, with BIG Ostróda by BIG Poland/Acteeum winning in the Retail Park category, and BIG Gorzów securing the Retail Project Large award. Redkom Development’s Comfy Park Bielik was awarded Retail Project Medium, while Trei Real Estate & Patron Capital’s Vendo Park Kostrzyn nad Odrą won Retail Project Small. LCP’s M Park was named Retail Park/Outlet Chain of the Year, and Trei Real Estate Poland was recognized as Retail Park Developer of the Year.
Significant contributions to the industry were acknowledged with Redkom Development being crowned Retail Developer of the Year and Nepi Rockcastle winning Investor of the Year. The Retail Tech Provider award went to Singu, recognizing its cutting-edge solutions in the sector.
The awards also spotlighted outstanding professional achievements. Marek Noetzel of Nepi Rockcastle was named Professional of the Year for his leadership and industry impact. The Rising Star Award, recognizing a top professional under 35, went to Milena Kobus of Sierra Balmain. Additionally, Marek Ćwiek from Apsys was honored as Shopping Center Director of the Year.
The synergy between retail and logistics was highlighted with Panattoni taking home both the Retail Logistics Developer and Retail Warehouse Project of the Year awards for its BTS Hermes Fulfilment project in Poland.
Several industry leaders were recognized for their excellence at the awards ceremony. CFE was honoured as Construction Firm of the Year, while Sierra Balmain secured the title of Investment Asset Management Firm of the Year. Dentons was named Law Firm of the Year, and KPMG received the award for Tax and Financial Adviser of the Year. Master Management Group was recognized as Property Management Firm of the Year. Other notable winners included Nhood Services Poland as Professional Service Provider of the Year, Gleeds Polska as Project Management Firm of the Year, Schwitzke Górski as Architectural Firm of the Year, and Santander Bank Polska, which was awarded Bank of the Year.
In a remarkable recognition, Jacek Wesołowski from Trei Real Estate was presented with the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award for his unparalleled contributions to the industry.
The awards were judged by an independent panel of industry professionals, with EY ensuring transparency and credibility. As the evening drew to a close, attendees celebrated the remarkable achievements of the winners, looking forward to an even more impactful edition next year.
Full List of Winners
Lifestyle Awards
Food Fyrtel at Posnania/Apsys
OKRE Development
Decisive Szmigiel, Papros, Gregorczyk
DE Sabor Luxury Collection Group
Retail Tech Provider
SINGU
Professional Service Provider
Nhood Services Poland
Agency – sponsored by workcloud24
Cushman & Wakefield
Architectural Firm
Schwitzke Górski
Tax and Financial Adviser – sponsored by New Work
KPMG
Bank – sponsored by Master Management Group
Santander Bank Polska
Construction Firm
CFE
Investment Asset Management Firm
Sierra Balmain
Shopping Centre Director – sponsored by Hays
Marek Ćwiek – Apsys – Posnania
Law Firm
Dentons
Project Management Firm
Gleeds
Property Management Firm – sponsored by SINGU
Master Management Group
Retail Warehouse Developer
Panattoni
Retail Developer
Redkom Development
Retail Investor – sponsored by Nhood Services Poland
Nepi Rockcastle
Investment Deal – sponsored by The Quest Group
Acquisition of Silesia City Center by Nepi Rockcastle
Retail Park/Outlet Chain – sponsored by Deichmann
M Park
Retail Park Developer – sponsored by Kaufland
Trei Real Estate Poland
Future Project
Brama Jury – Master Management Group – Poland
Retail Warehouse Project
Panattoni BTS Hermes Fulfilment – Panattoni – Poland
Retail Innovation
Domoteka – Pradera – Poland
Best F&B Concept
FOOD Street in Galeria Echo – EPP – Poland
Retail Park – sponsored by Rossmann
BIG Ostróda – BIG Poland/Acteeum – Poland
Retrofit/Refurbishment Project
Central Hali – Kaufland – Bulgaria
Retail Project Small – sponsored by Fruitisimo
Vendo Park Kostrzyn nad Odrą – Trei Real Estate & Patron Capital – Poland
Retail Project Medium
Comfy Park Bielik – Redkom Development – Poland
Retail Project Large
BIG Gorzów – BIG Poland/Acteeum – Poland
Children’s Retailer
Smyk
Cosmetics Retailer
Rituals
F&B Retailer
Fruitisimo Group
Supermarket Chain – sponsored by Acteeum/BIG
Kaufland
Fashion Retailer (under 500 sqm)
Deichmann
Fashion Retailer (over 500 sqm) – sponsored by Redkom Development
Sinsay
Online Retailer
LPP
Specialty Retailer
Vision Express
Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Trei Real Estate
Rossmann
Ultimate Destination
Posnania – Apsys – Poland
Rising Star – Professional of the Year under 35 – sponsored by APSYS
Milena Kobus – Sierra Balmain
Professional of the Year
Marek Noetzel – Nepi Rockcastle
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jacek Wesołowski – Trei Real Estate