Malaysian home improvement retailer Mr DIY has reportedly begun its expansion into Poland by opening a distribution center there. Real estate media group Eurobuild Central and Eastern Europe reported that the company, which had previously announced plans to explore Poland, has leased 5,000 square meters of space at Hillwood Zgiers I in Dombrowka Wielka, central Poland. It further said that Axi Immo brokered the deal.
Mr.DIY's chief operating officer, Leo Gan, who has overseen business development, retail and warehousing operations, said after visiting the country last September on business: “It is a very dynamic, competitive but promising market. announced plans to enter the market.
At the end of 2023, Magdalena Nazarewicz, who spent 10 years at discount clothing and home goods retailer Pepco, was appointed business development director at Mr. DIY Poland.
Market research firm IBIS World ranks Poland's hardware and home improvement industry eighth in Europe, valuing it at 5.8 billion euros. The average market growth rate for this sector is 6.5% per year. However, the Home Improvement Report compiled by DIY International estimates the market size of the Polish DIY market at 7 billion euros.
After establishing a presence in Asia, Mr. DIY is actively expanding into Europe. It has already been introduced in Turkey and Spain, which span both Asia and Europe. The company is also considering expanding into Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria.