Pepco stores may open in Ukraine as early as this year
9 April 14:43
The Polish clothing and home goods chain Pepco is considering entering the Ukrainian market. The discount retailer’s first stores could open in 2026. This was reported bythe press service of the Retailers Association of Ukraine (RAU), according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
“Despite the full-scale invasion, international companies view the Ukrainian market as promising for development. This year, the retail landscape may gain another strong player—the fast-growing European discount retailer of various goods, Pepco, which has over 4,000 stores in 18 countries.”
It is noted that the official and exclusive representative of Pepco in Ukraine—the consulting firm Retail&Development Advisor (RDA)—is currently searching for the best locations for the international retailer. Negotiations are already underway between Pepco’s technical department and contractors regarding fit-out work at specific locations. The plan is to open 5–10 locations by the end of 2026.
What is known about Pepco?
Pepco is a Polish chain of clothing and household goods stores that has been operating since 1990. As of 2026, the company has over 4,000 stores in 18 countries and is part of the Pepco Group. Every month, Pepco serves over 41 million customers.
Preliminary financial results show that in 2025, the company’s revenue grew by 8.7% to €865 million, while net profit rose by 19.7% to €219 million. At the same time, cash flow reached €334 million, allowing the group to increase dividend payments by 55% to €0.096 per share and to continue its share buyback program.
Pepco is the flagship brand of the Pepco Group and the focus of its future strategy. It accounts for 93% of the Group’s revenue and 92% of its retail space.
