Outlets of the Swedish Jula chain and the Komfort chain are to be opened in Galeria Echo in Kielce. The new tenants do not just extend the offer of the facility but they also constitute an important stage of the revitalization of Galeria Echo, which will involve marking off a hypermarket section and a fashion section.

“Acquiring such popular and appreciated brands as Jula and Komfort is an effect of our strategy which involves enhancing the offer of our shopping centres in operation. We respond to customers" expectations by extending the range of products available in Galeria Echo. It is also a response to changing market trends, as a result of which operating and well-tried shopping centres acquire new functions through the introduction of brands making debuts in individual cities and towns, the Jula chain being an example of this. The opening of Jula in Galeria Echo is also connected with the marking off the hypermarket area and the fashion area. The first one will include Tesco Extra, the Jula supermarket and some service outlets. The second one will be focused on fashion, entertainment and gastronomy,” says Marcin Materny, director of Echo Investment"s Shopping Centre Department. Examples of revitalization activities in the projects from Echo Investment"s portfolio include the renovation of the interior of the Galaxy shopping and entertainment centre and extension plans regarding the facility. The developer is also planning the redevelopment of the interior of Pasaż Grunwaldzki as well as the construction of a retail park next to the Echo shopping centre in Bełchatów. The Jula outlet in Galeria Echo will occupy an area of over 3,000 sqm and it will be located on the level 0,, near the entrance facing Świętokrzyska Street. Preparations for the adaptation of the premises have already started and the opening of the outlet is planned for Q1 2015. The Komfort shop with an area of 1,300 sqm will be opened on the level +2. Komfort in Galeria Echo will start its operations also at the beginning of next year. Jula is a Swedish family chain that currently has 11 shops in Poland offering anything needed for the renovation of a house, garden or garage. Its range of products also includes household appliances and audio & video equipment as well as a lot of accessories for people who spend their free time actively, including: fishing, trekking and cycling enthusiasts. The company employs a total of app. 2,400 people in 72 shops in Sweden, Norway and Poland. Jula shops have an area of 3,000 sqm. Komfort is a chain which has been present on the Polish market since 1992. Komfort shops currently offer floor panels, wall-to-wall carpets, carpets, wooden floors and doors as well as floor assembly and care accessories. The shops also provide a range of additional services related to assembly and care of floors and doors as well as design and sewing of window decorations. The company employs app. 1,000 people. www.galeriaecho.pl