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Stores opening or re-opening in Sligo

Jabby · 2009-07-07 14:45:27

Does anyone know of any of the closed stores re-opening in Sligo and surrounds. ANY good news storys like new factories, jobs, innovations etc. You get the idea. NO BAD NEWS PLEASE! only positive vibes.:):):):):):) NO GEORGE LEE'S!:( Try your best.... PLEASE!:)

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#782 02-05-2014 1:34am
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"Ali's Kebab Shop and traditional takeaway" opening soon where Borza used to be on Mail Coach Road according to sign in the window.

Noticed this was now open when I passed by earlier. Someone go and test it out before I have to .

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#783 02-05-2014 4:56pm
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thebuzz wrote: »

Noticed this was now open when I passed by earlier. Someone go and test it out before I have to .

I second this proposal. Where's Urbansea when you need him.

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#784 02-05-2014 10:23pm
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There seemed to be something going on in the old Broderick's store in tesco arcade today, some of the windows have been cleared and noticed men in vis-vests inside. Maybe cex coming at long last?

I also heard there are plans to open a SVP shop on Harmony Hill later this year.

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#785 03-05-2014 12:02am
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Naydy wrote: »

There seemed to be something going on in the old Broderick's store in tesco arcade today, some of the windows have been cleared and noticed men in vis-vests inside. Maybe cex coming at long last?

I also heard there are plans to open a SVP shop on Harmony Hill later this year.

It speaks volumes when the only retail businesses opening in Sligo are charity shops...

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#786 03-05-2014 12:18am
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fillefatale wrote: »

It speaks volumes when the only retail businesses opening in Sligo are charity shops...

Very true

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#787 10-05-2014 11:29am
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I see Dealz are advertising for staff in Sligo.

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#788 10-05-2014 3:54pm
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The Body Shop - it never has any customers and its a relic from the 80 right on brigade. Why is it still open? How is it still open?

I have a fair idea, but am not going to post it here.

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#789 10-05-2014 7:15pm
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Cex in Tesco arcade soon.

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#790 10-05-2014 10:28pm
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SprostonGreen wrote: »

The Body Shop - it never has any customers and its a relic from the 80 right on brigade. Why is it still open? How is it still open?

I have a fair idea, but am not going to post it here.

Ah go on.... Could be interesting!

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#791 11-05-2014 4:23pm
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TequilaMockingBird wrote: »

I see Dealz are advertising for staff in Sligo.

Where are they advertising and where is that shop going to be?

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#792 11-05-2014 4:39pm
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thebuzz wrote: »

Where are they advertising and where is that shop going to be?

It's on Donedeal. Don't know which shop, they could have their pick of so many!

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#793 12-05-2014 9:11am
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Where is Dealz meant to be going in to?

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#794 12-05-2014 6:14pm
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another question wrote: »

Where is Dealz meant to be going in to?

Like was said above, they have their pick of empty units in Sligo!

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#795 12-05-2014 9:59pm
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prodsc wrote: »

Cex in Tesco arcade soon.

Noticed that today when they were continuing with the fit out. Entrance on to O'Connell street, and into the Arcade. Nice paint job facing the street, makes the place look alot tidier. Also noticed the Liber book shop has had a paint job as well.

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#796 12-05-2014 10:08pm
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prodsc wrote: »

Cex in Tesco arcade soon.

That was a bloody long time coming..

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#797 25-05-2014 6:09pm
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Basq wrote: »

That was a bloody long time coming..

They were due to open before the Christmas but apparently asbestos was found during renovations and this held everything up unfortunately.

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#798 29-05-2014 7:24am
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Carl Scarpa and Wallis both confirmed for Lyons department store.

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#799 18-06-2014 2:35pm
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Are CEX ever opening? What's the hold up now? I'd have thought once the paint wasdry that they'd be in but still wasn't open on monday.

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#800 18-06-2014 3:17pm
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FoxyVixen wrote: »

Are CEX ever opening? What's the hold up now? I'd have thought once the paint wasdry that they'd be in but still wasn't open on monday.

And I believe people were waiting hours last week to be interviewed in Glasshouse for Dealz but interviewers never turned up!!

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#801 18-06-2014 4:38pm
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Something about ESB lines are halting the opening of CeX.
They were supposed to open Monday three weeks ago, but there is some delay with electricity apparently.
Should be within the next two weeks, or so it's said.

Or at least, that's what I heard.

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#802 19-06-2014 3:25pm
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tommyamnesia wrote: »

And I believe people were waiting hours last week to be interviewed in Glasshouse for Dealz but interviewers never turned up!!

Over 200 waiting for the interview until glasshouse said they had to leave due to safety concerns!! Dealz never even called the glasshouse to cancel.

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#803 21-07-2014 12:40am
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O'Briens Sandwich Bar is opening in the old Peter Mark premises under the Rooftop restaurant at the entrance to Wine Street carpark.

New cafe (name escapes me) opened on O'Connell street in the old Bistro building. I believe this is to become a pizzeria too but for now I think itsonly open during the day.

Elverys have bought the old HMV unit in Johnston Court and are going to knock the wall between the 2 store and make one big shop. This came after Lifestyle expressed interest in the old HMV unit so this is Elverys answer to saying 'No Chance'

There's speculation of something opening in the corner unit on O'Connell street opposite the O2 shop.

And has anyone heard anything in the line of plans for something to open beside Centra on Castle St? (opposite Heatons) A couple of the premises seem to have being done up. Is it just so the town doesn't look so dull for when the Fleadh is in town or is there something going in here?

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#804 21-07-2014 8:07am
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bobcar61 wrote: »

O'Briens Sandwich Bar is opening in the old Peter Mark premises under the Rooftop restaurant at the entrance to Wine Street carpark.

New cafe (name escapes me) opened on O'Connell street in the old Bistro building. I believe this is to become a pizzeria too but for now I think itsonly open during the day.

Elverys have bought the old HMV unit in Johnston Court and are going to knock the wall between the 2 store and make one big shop. This came after Lifestyle expressed interest in the old HMV unit so this is Elverys answer to saying 'No Chance'

There's speculation of something opening in the corner unit on O'Connell street opposite the O2 shop.

And has anyone heard anything in the line of plans for something to open beside Centra on Castle St? (opposite Heatons) A couple of the premises seem to have being done up. Is it just so the town doesn't look so dull for when the Fleadh is in town or is there something going in here?

It's oconnor bros where the old bistro was thats all I know!

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#805 21-07-2014 8:48am
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bobcar61 wrote: »

Elverys have bought the old HMV unit in Johnston Court and are going to knock the wall between the 2 store and make one big shop.

Can't believe Elvery's are extending into HMV, like how big do you need a store to be? It already has 2 floors with ample space. Bit of a waste imo.

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#806 21-07-2014 9:57am
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Vlove wrote: »

It's oconnor bros where the old bistro was thats all I know!

Nice to see them using the old names, O' Connor Brothers was a shop there years ago.

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#807 21-07-2014 10:06am
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Can't believe Elvery's are extending into HMV, like how big do you need a store to be? It already has 2 floors with ample space. Bit of a waste imo.

Sportsworld I believe have or are in the process of buying out Elverys. Any UK branch I have been in of theirs, operate either over a huge floor space or over 2/3/4 floors.

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#808 21-07-2014 5:05pm
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Mint Sauce wrote: »

Sportsworld I believe have or are in the process of buying out Elverys. Any UK branch I have been in of theirs, operate either over a huge floor space or over 2/3/4 floors.

I didn't hear anything about Elverys being bought out but it makes sense. Currently Elverys stores are ranked by A, B and C and Sligo is a B store but with this expansion they will become an A store.

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#809 21-07-2014 5:10pm
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Mint Sauce wrote: »

Sportsworld I believe have or are in the process of buying out Elverys. Any UK branch I have been in of theirs, operate either over a huge floor space or over 2/3/4 floors.

That deal was knocked back in favour of an mbo.

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#810 21-07-2014 7:53pm
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gordongekko wrote: »

That deal was knocked back in favour of an mbo.

An mbo?

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#811 21-07-2014 8:29pm
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Management Buy Out

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