Rozwój zagranicznych sieci handlowych w Polsce

The article attempts to identify factors contributing to the development of foreign retail chains on the Polish market, mainly in the food industry. Also, there are presented: information on mergers and acquisitions of retail chains, the structure of retail trade and its development prospects. Changes in law regulations and the decisions of local authorities will have a significant impact on further development of the surveyed entities. Local authorities can affect the harmonious development of local trade networks by: preventing monopolization of the local market, ensuring the diversity of trade forms, effective distribution of shops and stimulating entrepreneurship and reducing local unemployment.