Harvey Norman much-anticipated arrival into Sligo Retail Park is finally here
Harvey Norman has just opened their brand new 45,000 sq. ft store in Sligo Retail Park on Thursday, 5th November. It is Harvey Norman’s first store in County Sligo and the 16th store in Ireland. The store is opening under the Government guidelines on a restricted basis due to level 5 lockdown with only essential […]
Neil Bannon on the Imposition of Essential Goods
The inconsistent and illogical nature of the imposition of essential goods only sales in retail across the country is causing serious damage to the sector. We have reports from across the portfolio of local Jewellers who are operating on a Click & Collect basis being told to pull their shutter, a news agency being advised […]
Neil Bannon – September Retail Sales
September Retail Sales indicate that at least one part of the economy is definitely experiencing a K shaped recovery. The stellar numbers that continue to come out of the DIY sector (YOY: Hardware +27.6% YOY, Electrical +21.1% & Furniture +11.9%) contrast sharply with Bars which are predictably down 48%. What’s interesting is that total value […]
Sonas Early Learning Centre opens in Gateway Shopping Park, Galway
Gateway Shopping Park in Galway has opened a Sonas Early Learning Centre that offers childcare to children from 6 months up to 12 years. It is the fifth unit to open in the shopping park’s newly completed extension in the last three months. Sonas Early Learning Centre offers quality childcare to babies, toddlers, pre-school and […]
At a Glance: Investment Market Q3 2020
David Carroll, Investment Director – “Q3 2020 turnover of €681m continued to illustrate the domination of PRS investment versus other asset classes with circa. 70% of value attributed to the sector. Covid-19 impacts continue to effect the supply and demand factors of traditional investment sectors. There is now close to €2bn of office product being […]
At a Glance: Office Market Q3 2020
Lucy Connolly, Divisional Director – “Covid-19 continued to impact the Dublin office market in Q3 with 230,000 sq.ft. of take up recorded across 29 transactions, bringing the YTD figure to 1.38M sq.ft. relative to 2.12M sq.ft. for the same period in 2019. Going into Q4, there is 360,000 sq.ft. of office accommodation reserved”.
