Media Expert
Media Expert is a Polish chain of stores specializing in consumer electronics and home appliances. Founded in 2002, it is operated by TERG S.A., a company based in Złotów.
History
The origins of Media Expert date back to the early 1990s when TERG was founded by Teresa Grzebita, after whom the company is named. Initially, TERG focused on selling small household appliances, such as irons, mixers, and kettles, before expanding its offerings to include consumer electronics. The first three shops were opened in Złotów, Wałcz, and Człuchów, followed by additional locations in Piła. In the beginning, private garages served as warehouses.In 2002, the Media Expert chain was established by a consortium of several companies, including TERG, along with entrepreneurs from the consumer electronics and household appliances sectors across various regions of Poland. This collaboration aimed to reduce operational and procurement costs, enhancing the chain's competitiveness in the market.
By January 2015, Media Expert operated over 300 stores, a number that grew to more than 440 stores in 340 Polish cities by 30 November 2017. As of 27 August 2024, the chain comprises 580 physical stores in approximately 450 cities. The company employed over 5,000 people as of January 2012, around 7,500 by 30 November 2017, and more than 11,000 by 2024.