Can a small local store win a battle against a retail giant building a supermarket right next door? The story of the Karolinka store in Lemierzyce and its charismatic manager, Ms. Małgorzata Gawor, proves that it is indeed possible. It is an inspiring lesson in business flexibility, courage, and digital transformation that propelled a local shop straight to the top of the Polish internet.

In the latest podcast episode, created in collaboration with Polskie ePłatności, we take a close look at a story showing how a unique brand identity and modern financial tools can turn the tide for any business.

What will you learn from this conversation?

  • Why trying to compete directly on price with a corporation was doomed to fail, and what actually saved the business from closing.

  • How breaking away from conventional patterns, shortening the supply chain, and focusing on authenticity allowed them to build an unrivaled offer.

  • The story behind their success on TikTok and Facebook, which attracted Poland's most popular influencers to a small town.

  • How modern, flexible business financing options help scale operations quickly and carry out key investments without unnecessary paperwork.

A Recommendation for Modern Entrepreneurs 

The story of Karolinka is clear proof that today’s retail industry - regardless of scale or location - requires combining traditional customer care with modern promotional and financial tools. Agility, fast adaptation to change, and smart leverage of the payment services ecosystem are key to building a competitive edge in today's market.

We invite you to watch the full interview with Ms. Małgorzata Gawor on our YouTube channel, where we uncover the story behind this extraordinary success step by step.

Watch the full podcast on YouTube