Limerick to get a 2nd M&S...wait...we don't even have a first one

Poxyshamrock

Limerick's said to get another M&S store, this time in the city centre.
Think it's a bit crazy planning a second when we don't have a first one yet.
Still though, I'm in favour of the two!

M&S set for second store in city centre



M&S: Set to open a store at the Opera Centre


By Anne Sheridan

MARKS & Spencer could be moving to more than one location in Limerick - the Limerick Leader can exclusively reveal.
Jenny Mulholland, head of property planning for Ireland with Marks & Spencer, has confirmed their intentions to have a second outlet in Limerick and said having a city centre outlet "is definitely on our strategy."

"We have always been very interested in having a centre in Limerick city, even if it is just a food outlet. The city is very vibrantand we are keen to be a part of the retail environment there as well. We're looking at a number of locations in the city," she said.

Rooney Auctioneers are in discussions with the British chain regarding acquiring an outlet in the €250million Opera Centre. M&S has already committed to opening in the Crescent Shopping Centre.

Auctioneer, Pat Kearney said: "I think they may want a presence in both locations. They could have clothing in one store and food in the other."

The flagship store in Raheen, which will be the biggest in the west of the country, will include fashion, home and furniture products, a food hall, café and deli bar.

Mr Kearney confirmed that Brown Thomas has also been approached about moving from O'Connell Street to the Opera Centre, but said "nothing positive has happened on that front yet."

bazz26

Just like buses, at first there are none and then two arrive at once.

I won't hold my breath on the Opera Centre just yet though.

1huge1

But could we not end up getting 3 then because they are moving into the parkway valley shopping centre aswell arent they?

hobie

I think I have a new name for the 'Tunnel' ..... :rolleyes:

we could call it the M&S Tunnel ......