Opened in 2002 Galeria Łódzka became the first modern shopping centre in the city, with some 160 retail units occupying a space of 45,000 sqm. On the fashion front consumers needs are met by stores like Zara, H&M, Reserved, KappAhl and New Look, though those with credit cards tend to head in one direction alone: Peek & Cloppenburg, purveyors of a range of designer tags that include Boss Black and Boss Orange, Cerutti, Gaultier and Lacoste. Other needs come catered for in the shape of Home & You and cosmetic and beauty store Drogeria Natura. Added in the last year has been the first Stradivarius shop in town, as well as store operated by Spanish clothing brand Pull & Bear. Food-wise there’s the standard mall mix, with all the big Yank franchises represented, as well as Coffeeheaven, North Fish and the ever-tempting Lody Cafe Gelati. Ranked as Europe’s Best Shopping Centre in the 2004 ICSC Awards GL have recently realized their expansion plans, fitting in even more stores than before. It’s walking distance from Piotrkowska, though car owners have the choice of 1,400 parking spaces.