Polish business and consumer updates: BIK, Dino, and Ronson

Various Polish business and consumer updates include BIK offering 90 days of free BIK Alerts until August 31, 2026, to help users protect against data leaks and identity theft. BIK CEO Mariusz Cholewa noted the initiative responds to risks from data breaches.

In the retail sector, Dino is diversifying its product strategy by introducing high-margin convenience items, ready meals, and seasonal goods like the Grill&Chill brand, alongside school supplies. Meanwhile, Nestlé-owned Gerber continues its long-standing food production operations in Rzeszów, building on a century of history in the region.

In real estate, developer Ronson reported a significant increase in apartment sales, with 272 units sold in the first half of the year, up nearly 49 percent year-over-year. Additionally, due to the upcoming August 15 holiday, most major retail outlets and government offices in Poland will be closed on August 15 and 16, with the next shopping Sunday not scheduled until August 30.

In local governance, the Stryków municipality is modifying its free public transport network, specifically adjusting routes 1, 2, and 6 to better serve residents in Kiełmina and improve connections to Zgierz and Łódź.