NAMA to select bidder for Poolbeg site by end of March
The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) plans to have selected a preferred bidder for a controlling stake in the former Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin by the end of March next year. In its quarterly update to the Minister for Finance, NAMA said the so-called Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) could provide up […]
Smyths Toys now the most successful Irish retailer abroad
The filing of its accounts confirmed last week that Smyths Toys is already making a financial return on its deal last year to acquire the central European operations of Toys R Us. The family-owned group is now – individually and collectively – profitable in Ireland, the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. That surely makes Smyths […]
Dunnes keeps top spot in supermarket rankings
Brexit and the recent wet weather failed to dampen consumer confidence here over the last few weeks as grocery sales grew by 3.3% in the 12 weeks to October 6. New figures from Kantar show that Dunnes has now been the country’s biggest retailer for a full year as it increased its market share of […]
McGarrell Reilly plans new shops at Lusk Village Quarter
McGarrell Reilly’s plans for a new €75m Lusk Village Quarter in Lusk, Co Dublin, have been amended to include eight units with a combined 1,000 sq m for use as retail, restaurant and café outlets. Its plans also include a 2,500 sq.m supermarket that will be let to the discount operator Lidl, which will be […]
IPUT granted permission for €75m centre in Carrickmines
Planning permission has been granted for a large new retail and residential development in south Dublin, despite strong opposition from the owners of the Dundrum Town Centre. An Bord Pleanála has rejected an appeal by several parties including the Dundrum Retail Limited Partnership against the decision of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to approve a €75 […]
Northbrook Road offices for rent at €45 per sq.ft
Companies priced out of Dublin’s core central business district and the prime postal code areas of Dublin 2 and Dublin 4 will be interested in the opportunity to locate at 6 Northbrook Road. Situated within a five-minute walk of Leeson Street and Ranelagh Road, this Victorian property has been thoroughly refurbished to provide more than […]
