Nhood has accelerated the transformation of the 464 shopping centres 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 centres managed by Nhood welcomed 13 new retail brands and 21 new concept stores, including Rituals, Secom, Smyk, D’s Damat, Cropp, Daar and Action, confirming 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 & Speciality Leasing team in Romania continued the transformation process of the commercial assets managed for clients, managing projects in 20 shopping centres 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.
One of the main deals in leasing of the last year for Nhood was the inauguration of Joy Park, the largest indoor amusement park in Prahova. The project includes 3,100 sqm dedicated to entertainment in a total area of 13,000 sqm and reflects the increasingly clear direction of developing leisure areas.
Overall, the shopping centres managed by the company in Romania attracted over 71 million visitors in 2025, the highest level recorded so far.
“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 optimising 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,” says Mihaela Petruescu, Country Director for Property Services Romania & Poland at Nhood.
“Shopping centres are evolving into true multifunctional destinations where retail, services, healthcare, and experiences seamlessly integrate. By 2025, we had accelerated this transformation across Europe, with over 400 contracts signed in France, significant expansions in Italy, and complex retail redevelopments in Poland. In Portugal, the partnerships with Primark and Clínica da Luz clearly reflect this vision. Our strength lies in our long-standing retail DNA, which allows us to combine the perspectives of both owners and retailers. By fostering knowledge sharing across markets, we can deploy solutions at scale that create lasting value for brands, owners, and consumers,” says Ganna Koryagina, International Head of Leasing at Nhood.
