Original Dunnes Stores reopens in Cork
H+A Marketing+PR worked closely with Dunnes Stores on the planning and implementation of the re-launch of the historic 105 Patrick’s Street store, which took place on Thursday, the 10th of September.
The store, opened by Ben Dunne in 1944, was the first ever Dunnes Stores outlet and will provide employment for more than 200 people. The store features 100,000 sq. ft. of retail space, with a 22,000 sq. ft. Food Hall situated at basement level, with a further 78,000 sq. ft. over three floors dedicated to Fashion, Homewares, and a Café. The redevelopment has taken over two years to complete. Highlighting the role that the store has played in the development of Ireland’s most famous retail brand, much of the original facade of the building has been maintained and restored and the original paint work and design from 1944 have been reinstated.
Mr. Dan Barrett, a Director of Dunnes Stores and one of the first employees of Dunnes Stores, said that he was delighted to see the first store open its doors again. “This store is where the Dunnes Stores empire originated and we’re delighted to see it take its place as one of Ireland’s most advanced and modern shopping outlets. The store combines a unique mixture of the modern and the historic so customers will be able to see how far Dunnes Stores has grown since 1944, and how we continue to make ‘better value’ the focus of everything we do.”
Store Managers, Mr. Declan Flanagan and Mr. Keith Healy, said that the Patrick’s St outlet is a flagship store for Dunnes Stores. “This store will be a showcase for Dunnes Stores. From our new Savida range of clothes to our Paul Costello Homewares, and Food offering back on Patrick Street, our customers will have access to the highest quality goods at Better Value prices.”
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