The Polish clothing and home goods retailer Pepco has announced plans to open more than 600 stores by 2030, as well as to open stores in Ukraine.
“The acceleration in retail growth we are seeing in Western Europe is driving us to expand our ambitions in this region, and we currently plan to open at least 600 new stores over the next four years—from fiscal year 2027 to 2030—which will double our presence in the region. We are also launching a carefully managed pilot project in selected regions of Ukraine, a market where Pepco already has strong brand recognition and which, over time, represents a potentially significant new growth opportunity for the group,” CEO Stefan Borchert is quoted as saying in the press release.
As previously reported, the consulting firm Retail&Development Advisor (RDA), as Pepco’s official exclusive representative in Ukraine, is engaged in identifying the best locations for the international retailer. The plan is to open 5–10 locations by the end of 2026.
According to published results, the group’s revenue for the first half of fiscal year 2026 amounted to €2.5 billion, which is 5.0% more than in the same period of the previous year. The group’s underlying EBITDA grew by 17.5% to €516 million.
Pepco is a Polish chain of clothing and household goods stores headquartered in Poznań. It has been operating since 1999 and has over 4,000 stores in 18 countries. The brand is part of the Pepco Group. The Pepco Group is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (PCO).
