Argos - October

Drag00n79

Xiney wrote: »

I just measured it in google maps. It's actually just under a mile from the hyde bridge. Still! It's uphill.

It's a fair bit more than a mile.

fozzle

Shamrok wrote: »

It's a fair bit more than a mile.

If I think of it tomorrow I'll clock it in the car (in miles) ^_^

DenMan

It must be a country mile....:D

Xiney

3633 ft

AllGunsBlazing

Would be very suprised if it was Cleveragh. Argos already turned down a chance to go into the Cleveragh retail park a few years back because they felt the units available were not big enough. Carraroe retail park is the one that Argos always wanted to get into before the chamber of commerce put the knockers on it.

And if you notice after all this time one unit in Carraroe still remains empty, coincidence?

Drag00n79

Xiney wrote: »

3633 ft

Unless I'm mistaken that's to Summerhill College.

Xiney

oh, goddamnit. you're right, hang on I'll fix it. (I thought it seemed a bit close)

Xiney

should be fixed now. and yeah, it is 2 miles I was right the first time!!

brianthebard

Xiney wrote: »

should be fixed now. and yeah, it is 2 miles I was right the first time!!

which means you are still slow.:p anyways its all academic for now until they move in for real.

easkey

I just hope this info is correct

bobcar61

I can confirm that this is true,my manager confirmed it for me and with been an employee of their sister company I have a really reliable source plus managers of Argos were in our store sorting it all out...YAY!!!!:D

Gillie

fozzle wrote: »

If by the one on the Galway Road you mean Carraroe, its not a couple of miles out! It is just outside the town boundary, but it's not miles! (I work there, so I'm sure I would have noticed )

I'd say he's referring to Toberbride Business park at the N17/N4 Roundabout?!

Sligored

argos is going to be in cleveragh retail park - there is no point in discussing any other locations- the deal is done.

DenMan

That's great news isn't it. Imagine what it is going to be like there during the week leading up to Christmas, hectic!!!

Striketeam

This store is opening in the Cleveragh RP and the date of the opening at the moment is due for Thursday October 2nd.

This is going to be opened as a Band 2 store which means it will have a Store manager, a Stock Manager and a Customer Service Supervisor as it's management team. There will then be one Stock Team Leader and a Sales team Leader too - then there will be around 15 to 20 members of staff.

Obviously Christmas temps will be taken on to see through the peak season, so there will be another 25 or so temporary jobs.

Keep an eye open for a team of people handing out catalogues in Sligo Town on the weekend of July 25-27th.

Isn't it great that you won't have to travel to Cavan, Castlebar or Letterkenny anymore

Mint Sauce

Striketeam wrote: »

This store is opening in the Cleveragh RP and the date of the opening at the moment is due for Thursday October 2nd.

This is going to be opened as a Band 2 store which means it will have a Store manager, a Stock Manager and a Customer Service Supervisor as it's management team. There will then be one Stock Team Leader and a Sales team Leader too - then there will be around 15 to 20 members of staff.

Obviously Christmas temps will be taken on to see through the peak season, so there will be another 25 or so temporary jobs.

Keep an eye open for a team of people handing out catalogues in Sligo Town on the weekend of July 25-27th.

Isn't it great that you won't have to travel to Cavan, Castlebar or Letterkenny anymore

does anyone know if its to be a regular argos store, or an argos extra

Striketeam

It's an Extra stocked in store........

....most shops that are opened now are Extra

DenMan

Striketeam wrote: »

It's an Extra stocked in store........

....most shops that are opened now are Extra

Ten-four buddy. Really looking forward to them arriving, it's long overdue.

TequilaMockingBird

Yay! Thanks Striketeam. Have the management positions been filled yet?

Striketeam

I know mate - the Sligo Argos was originally due to open in July 04 but for reasons that have obviously been discussed on here time and again, it's not happened....

....looking forward to opening it

Striketeam

sueme wrote: »

Yay! Thanks Striketeam. Have the management positions been filled yet?

As far as I'm aware Sueme they are currently looking for the management team. They always go internal first but with the opening coming closer and closer they will probably be externally recruiting at the moment.

TequilaMockingBird

Striketeam wrote: »

As far as I'm aware Sueme they are currently looking for the management team. They always go internal first but with the opening coming closer and closer they will probably be externally recruiting at the moment.

Thanks Striketeam, I've emailed a link of the Argos recruitment page from the website to someone who would be very interested.

An Extra Store too! Nice one!

Wheres Magnumlady?? VAL VAL ITS TRUE!!!

:P

DenMan

Methinks I need a beer to celebrate, happy days indeed!!!

magnumlady

sueme wrote: »

Thanks Striketeam, I've emailed a link of the Argos recruitment page from the website to someone who would be very interested.

An Extra Store too! Nice one!

Wheres Magnumlady?? VAL VAL ITS TRUE!!!

:P

I'm here! Getting excited now!! I feel a party coming on:D

Striketeam

Geez - you people are easily pleased......

..... good luck to whoever it's for sueme.

See you all on opening day eh

TequilaMockingBird

magnumlady wrote: »

I'm here! Getting excited now!! I feel a party coming on:D

Now theres an idea, we all meet up to "Oooh" and "Ahhh" over the Argos catalogue.






Yes my life is beyond sad.

TequilaMockingBird

Striketeam wrote: »

Geez - you people are easily pleased......

..... good luck to whoever it's for sueme.

See you all on opening day eh

The only problem is what on earth can we blame the Chamber of Commerce for now..?

Can you tell us your position Striketeam, or shall we have to resort to wandering round the new store whispering "Striketeam?" to random employees? I find its never a good look myself...

Striketeam

sueme wrote: »

The only problem is what on earth can we blame the Chamber of Commerce for now..?

Can you tell us your position Striketeam, or shall we have to resort to wandering round the new store whispering "Striketeam?" to random employees? I find its never a good look myself...

"Position" ????

Normally sat on my buttocks in the office doing nothing as per usual

I'll be part of the opening team (all being well) and will be in Sligo setting it up for the 4 weeks prior to opening. Then as soon as it is up and running, I'll be gone like the wind.

DenMan

sueme wrote: »

The only problem is what on earth can we blame the Chamber of Commerce for now..?

Can you tell us your position Striketeam, or shall we have to resort to wandering round the new store whispering "Striketeam?" to random employees? I find its never a good look myself...

Heavy Metal Bars (not one in sight)... damn you Chamber of Commerce!!!

AlmightyCushion

Great, my parents are going to be bankrupt within a week.

TequilaMockingBird

DenMan wrote: »

Heavy Metal Bars (not one in sight)... damn you Chamber of Commerce!!!

Lol

darealtulip

sueme wrote: »

The only problem is what on earth can we blame the Chamber of Commerce for now..?

Can you tell us your position Striketeam, or shall we have to resort to wandering round the new store whispering "Striketeam?" to random employees? I find its never a good look myself...

And we did that in Ballybofey with muffler, so beware!!:D

Gillie

Striketeam wrote: »

Geez - you people are easily pleased......

..... good luck to whoever it's for sueme.

See you all on opening day eh

Oh I wouldn't worry! We'll find something else to bitch about soon enough!:rolleyes:

TequilaMockingBird

Gillie wrote: »

Oh I wouldn't worry! We'll find something else to bitch about soon enough!:rolleyes:

IKEA? Macys? No, I've got it:

Xiney

...trust me, you do not want a walmart in Sligo.

gustavo

I've never understood why Hooters wouldn't locate to Sligo

starbelgrade

gustavo wrote: »

I've never understood why Hooters wouldn't locate to Sligo

That could be Velvet Room on a Saturday night.

DenMan

starbelgrade wrote: »

That could be Velvet Room on a Saturday night.

If they get the proper Hooters Girls in. I have been in a few, one had the hottest girls you could see all around (Tenerife) and another one in Germany (well lets just say the pay must have been bad)

Gillie

The news is on the front page of the Weekender!

brianthebard

DenMan wrote: »

Heavy Metal Bars (not one in sight)... damn you Chamber of Commerce!!!

+1 times a bazillion!!!!!!!

magnumlady

Gillie wrote: »

The news is on the front page of the Weekender!

They are just guessing though as to locations and when and if it will open.

Gillie

Didn't read it. Just saw the headline!

TequilaMockingBird

I wonder are the new roadworks down around Doorly Park a reason why Argos decided to take the Cleveragh units now, as they had previously turned them down?

Gillie

They were offered by Kevin Quinn but not necessarily to Argos directly. I think he may have told the chamber this and they didn't want to be one-uped!

Just my opinion!

starbelgrade

From yesterday's Weekender.......

' "Argos eyes up Sligo"
By Robert Cullen

CATALOGUE retail giant Argos is looking for a new home in Sligo, three years after their last failed attempt to set up a store in the town.

The company confirmed to the Weekender that it had identified a number of potential locations for a new Argos store in Sligo.

Although it did not reveal where these locations were and at what stage the assessment of these new premises was at, the Weekender understands that all the premises being considered are within the borough boundary.

It is also understood a number of technical staff from Argos have examined premises in Sligo town with a view to suitability for a retail outlet for the firm.

Argos has twice tried to locate a store in Sligo, both times at Carraroe Retail Park. The first application, from sister company Homebase, was scuppered in July 2004 after it clashed with guidelines in the Sligo & Environs Development Plan. The second was given the green light by Sligo Borough Council in September 2005, but was withdrawn by Argos after the decision was appealed.

Following the withdrawal, a spokesperson for Argos did confirm that Sligo would continue to be a focus for the retailers. “Sligo remains a high priority target town for us and we will continue to seek appropriate representation.”

As a result of previous problems, Carraroe looks an outside bet for Argos to try to secure. Given the nature and size of Argos stores elsewhere in Ireland, large warehouse-size retail outlets are the obvious target.

Units in Cleveragh Retail Park are still available for occupancy, while a major new retail development was given the go-ahead near Dunnes Stores in Cranmore in July 2007.

People in Sligo want to see Argos come to the county. An independent survey carried out in 2005 found that 97 percent wanted an Argos store in Sligo. A Weekender phone poll at the same time registered 90 percent in favour of an Argos outlet in the town.'

Big_Mac

starbelgrade wrote: »

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Although it did not reveal where these locations were and at what stage the assessment of these new premises was at, the Weekender understands that all the premises being considered are within the borough boundary.

Pffft. Wasting their time. Inside the borough = chamber of gobsh..... erm I mean Chamber of Commerce. Nuff Said!.

starbelgrade wrote: »

People in Sligo want to see Argos come to the county. An independent survey carried out in 2005 found that 97 percent wanted an Argos store in Sligo. A Weekender phone poll at the same time registered 90 percent in favour of an Argos outlet in the town.'

Hmmm, I see the Weekender is telling us something we already knew....AGAIN! Won't matter one iota though...... I'll belive it when i see it, thats all I can say.

DenMan

Hopefully it won't take much to get it up and running. Remember when Burger King was gutted inside, Easons were there in no time at all. I know it was an existing building but if Argos have already picked out their premises then we are in for a treat.

Xiney

My money's on that they'll push through in time for Christmas - stupid of them not to really.

buckfasterer

Big_Mac wrote: »

Pffft. Wasting their time. Inside the borough = chamber of gobsh..... erm I mean Chamber of Commerce. Nuff Said!.



Hmmm, I see the Weekender is telling us something we already knew....AGAIN! Won't matter one iota though...... I'll belive it when i see it, thats all I can say.

So optimistic around here :rolleyes:

Big_Mac

buckfasterer wrote: »

So optimistic around here :rolleyes:

It's nither sarchastic optimism or pessemism, it's a logical follow on from past events. The Chamber will stamp their feet again on this (see previous threads on this subject)

I hope it does come to Sligo, I really do. Just don't see it is all