• Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Cities Retail Guide 2026 flags Slovakia’s retail market momentum, led by new brand entries, retail parks growth, strong shopping centers.
• Nine international retailers entered in 2025, with Bratislava positioned as the main gateway for market entry.
• Shopping center stock reached 1.61 million sq m in June 2026; saturation hit 295 sq m per 1,000 inhabitants, above the CEE average 216.
• Top Bratislava malls cited as primary entry venues; leading schemes reported near-full occupancy with tenant waiting lists.
• Retail sales forecast to return to growth in 2026 at 1.4%; consumer spending seen rising to 2.7% in 2027, 3.4% in 2028.

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