Commercial and retail expansion in Turkey

Recent developments in Turkey show growth in the retail and business sectors across several cities. In Trabzon, the market chain Gülmar opened its eighth branch in the Yalıncak district, featuring social and gaming areas. Additionally, the food chain Öncü Döner opened its seventh branch in Trabzon, marking its 22nd location in the Black Sea region.

In Tekirdağ, a new glassware store saw significant consumer turnout due to opening discounts, resulting in large crowds in the Süleymanpaşa district.

Economic coordination efforts have also intensified in the Black Sea region. In Trabzon, local government officials, including Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç and Governor Tahir Şahin, held a consultation meeting with the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TTSO) to address investment potential, employment, and the coordination of public and private sector efforts to attract investors.

In Samsun, a delegation of 18 businesspeople from the CEO Platform, led by Chairman Haldun Pak, met with the Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TSO). Discussions focused on the city’s industrial infrastructure, export potential, and strategic logistics. Samsun TSO Chairman Salih Zeki Murzioğlu noted that the city’s 11 organized industrial zones provide significant capacity for growth in manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism.