Another exciting addition soon to Manor Mills Shopping Centre in Maynooth, Sasta by the River restaurant, offering healthy food & drinks, including a great selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, homemade cakes and pastries. This new eatery is exactly what Maynooth has been looking for. It is great news to have new local businesses […]
Boots is set to be the first store to open in the new Phase 2 development at Gateway Shopping Park, Knocknacarra, Galway on Wednesday 1st July. Boots will come as an excellent addition to the existing park, currently anchored by Dunnes Stores and B&Q. Boots will occupy a large store of over 7,500 sq.ft and […]
Businesses across Ireland contribute approximately €1.5 billion in commercial rates to Local Authorities across the country each year. This is a critical source of income for each of the 31 Local Authorities in the State and typically accounts for between 16% and 53% of their revenue stream with the national average standing at 33%. According […]
There has been a lot of talk about the future of the bricks & mortar of Irish retail and flagging local retail performances – most of which has been framed through the arrival of online sales. But is it all as worrying as we’re led to believe? Neil Bannon, Executive Chairman of Commercial Property Consultancy firm […]
The media’s focus on extreme cases, and invalid comparisons with European markets, are two of the reasons behind the false narrative that has developed around retailing in Ireland. That’s according to Neil Bannon, chairman and head of consultancy at Bannon Property Consultants. And Neil Bannon should know, as one of Ireland’s most experienced retail agents […]
Specsavers have now joined the tenant line up in Manor Mills Shopping Centre. The store is equipped with the latest eye and ear testing technology. Maynooth is the only Specsavers store in North Kildare. Specsavers now have over 1,980 stores worldwide including 79 in Ireland. The chain offers optician services for eyesight testing and sells […]
Harvey Norman is to open its new store in Knocknacarra in April with the creation of over 60 jobs. The major retail outlet will be located at the Gateway Retail Park, on the Western Distributor Road beside Dunnes Stores and others such as B&Q. Recruitment is ongoing for cashiers, sales, administration, and technical support staff. […]
The first drive-thru Starbucks on Ireland’s east coast has opened at Marshes Shopping Centre and coffee lovers should keep an eye out for promotions throughout the week. The move has been hailed by centre management at Marshes as “another vote of confidence in the north east’s most popular retail destination”. Starbucks operates over 20,000 outlets […]
The volume of retail sales increased by 3.6% in December when compared to November on a seasonally adjusted basis and increased by 5.8% on an annual basis. Note: ‘Black Friday’ is included in the December reporting period for the RSI, which covers the 5 weeks 24/11/2019 – 28/12/2019. In 2018 ‘Black Friday’ was covered in […]
One of only a handful of independently-owned retail units at the highly successful Blanchardstown Centre has been brought to the market by agent Bannon at a guide price of €16 million. The property, which is being offered as a sale-and-leaseback opportunity, will be the subject of a new 25-year lease to its current owner, the […]
