Poland's furniture retail sector is under growing financial strain, as new data reveals a surge in store closures across the country. According to research by Dun & Bradstreet Poland, an average of 10 shops shut their doors daily during the first half of 2025, with furniture outlets among the hardest hit.
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While the overall number of retail outlets declined by over 0.5%, falling to around 365,200—furniture shops were part of a broader downturn that also affected clothing, grocery, and electronics stores. The data shows that 18 out of 28 tracked sectors reported a decline in the number of operational stores.
Smaller, independent furniture retailers appear to be facing the most acute pressure. The report found that sole proprietorships and small wholesalers are burdened with significant financial liabilities, contributing to a combined retail sector debt of PLN 2.4 billion (EUR 576 million). About 41,200 businesses now hold over half of this debt.
Despite pockets of modest growth in sectors like bakeries and greengrocers, the furniture industry continues to shrink, suggesting that shifting consumer habits, economic uncertainty and rising operational costs are making survival increasingly difficult for smaller players in the market.
Source: www.polskieradio.pl
