Abercrombie opening 1st November

liffeylite

There you have it folks.

Confirmed today. Really good news for jobs and a makor boost for retail in Dublin, which is already performing well all things considered.

Should have a major boost for other local retailers also as the shop is arguably the biggest "magnet" retail has to offer in Europe.

Mr Simpson

I can feel a headache coming on already....

I hate their stores. Theyre too loud, too dark and smell of cheap aftershave (which isn't cheap). I'm 22, but they make me feel old

handsomecake

cant wait ,and i love how it annoys people

nudger

Where are they coming to, Dundrum, city center?

Mr Simpson

nudger wrote: »

Where are they coming to, Dundrum, city center?

College Green

Zaph

nudger

The old commercial BoI that was to be a Habitat store?

Mr Simpson

nudger wrote: »

The old commercial BoI that was to be a Habitat store?

Thats the one.

latenia

Good news that they brought it to town and not Dundrum, even if all their staff and customers are tossers.

df1985

its going to be a goldmine (and a ripoff compared to US prices) regardless of your opinion of it, can ye imagine christmas in it!

liffeylite

df1985 wrote: »

its going to be a goldmine (and a ripoff compared to US prices) regardless of your opinion of it, can ye imagine christmas in it!

Exactly!

It isnt my bag either. But from Dublins perspective its a win win. jobs plus tourism boost. People will come from all over the country just to go to that store.

Mr Simpson

Yeah, I don't like Abercrombie, but by god their hoodies are comfy!

Flukey

liffeylite wrote: »

People will come from all over the country just to go to that store.

Sad people, aren't they?

christ on a bike!

Just a shop, bareky worth an opinion if you don't like their gear. If you are gong to give a negative opinion anyway, well then you just need to look at yourself and the average Joe Duffy listener and have a think

manlad

does anybody actually still wear this stuff?

rednik

Everybody entering this shop should be given a ..........

starviewadams

At least it's one less empty building in the City Centre I suppose.

It's going where Habitat used to be isn't it?

wattlendaub

Thank fúck they took down that horrid eyesore of a billboard. Hopefully this outlet of the garbage mall brand doesn't hang around too long.

RMD

I think they've made the store too big for their potential market size. The fascination with Abercrombie has disappeared in comparison to what it was 4 years ago. I think people will shop in Hollister to a greater extent, the euro prices for Abercrombie are too high for a store of that size. The demand for it just isn't there anymore.

Mr Simpson

wattlendaub wrote: »

Thank fúck they took down that horrid eyesore of a billboard. Hopefully this outlet of the garbage mall brand doesn't hang around too long.

Why exactly, they've created 200 jobs, thats all that matters in my mind

Gumbo

The grand opening will be either mega or cringe worthy depending on your point of view.
Expect lots of topless men, maybe some well dressed women and men/women swinging on ropes from the roof top

Heard of one guy seen leaving an interview tucking his shirt back into his trousers.

liffeylite

mmcn90 wrote: »

wattlendaub wrote: »

Thank fúck they took down that horrid eyesore of a billboard. Hopefully this outlet of the garbage mall brand doesn't hang around too long.

Why exactly, they've created 200 jobs, thats all that matters in my mind

Exactly! It can only be good news for the city. Jobs and a boost for tourism. Whether you personally like the brand or not isnt the point. It does appeal to a lot of people, both in ireland and abroad. And people will come to the store from far and wide. There is only one Abercrombie store in the uk and ireland, in london. Dublin beating the other big uk cities to it is a major plus for the city. Ive no doubt that footfall around grafton st, dame st will increase and this will be a positive knock on for other businesses in the city centre. It really is a good thing for Dublin.

liffeylite

Mr.S wrote: »

wattlendaub wrote: »

Thank fúck they took down that horrid eyesore of a billboard. Hopefully this outlet of the garbage mall brand doesn't hang around too long.

:rolleyes:

You could just, you know, not shop there?

They've created 200 jobs, a lot of people like the clothes, some hate it. Who cares? Jobs are a good thing.

100% correct! Its actually a minimum of 200 jobs, up to 300. Ask the bar , shop, hotel & restaurant owners in the vicinity come december if they are pleased Abercrombie has landed. They will be rubbing their hands..:-)

JerseyJoe

I'd wear it if it was a gift, but aside from that it's all just too pricey!

Sorcha16

Flukey wrote: »

Sad people, aren't they?

I find it sadder that you care so much about other people's shopping habits.
Liking something mainstream and popular is obviously so passé for the hip individuals of this world. I think it's great to have such a profitable store in Dublin that sells incredibly comfy clothes

El_Drago

kceire wrote: »

The grand opening will be either mega or cringe worthy depending on your point of view.
Expect lots of topless men, maybe some well dressed women and men/women swinging on ropes from the roof top

Heard of one guy seen leaving an interview tucking his shirt back into his trousers.

Even if that's true,which I seriously doubt it is,so what?

Mr Simpson

I actually don't doubt it, but as you said, Who cares

Gumbo

El_Drago wrote: »

Even if that's true,which I seriously doubt it is,so what?

just pointing out that the store is continuing with its trend for having topless men at the door and instore

Lombardo86

kceire wrote: »

just pointing out that the store is continuing with its trend for having topless men at the door and instore

This is hilarious - I think the way Irish people operate is different to America. In America, i imagine this type of job is sought after and lads are dying to get it.

In Ireland at the bottom of Grafton Street if there is a lad topless and a girl half dressed i can see the lad getting a severe amount of stick. Can't imagine anyone will want that position after a week or two of abuse from some of the less than desirable passers by

anncoates

Great timing.

Store selling horrendously overpriced 'aspirational' clothing to retards holds off from opening during the credit boom and then decides to open up during a terrible recession.

Anyway, I thought the whole point of these brands was to proclaim that you'd been to the states?

Gumbo

Lombardo86 wrote: »

This is hilarious - I think the way Irish people operate is different to America. In America, i imagine this type of job is sought after and lads are dying to get it.

In Ireland at the bottom of Grafton Street if there is a lad topless and a girl half dressed i can see the lad getting a severe amount of stick. Can't imagine anyone will want that position after a week or two of abuse from some of the less than desirable passers by

That was my original point too, i dont think we have the stomach for this kind of thing. Yeah its no harm as such, like the hunky dorey ad campaign that i thoughily enjoyed

i just cant imagine some lad outside with his top off all day, i know on 5th Ave in NYC people actually hang around and que to get in photos with the model at the door so i suppose it could generate a bit of hype around the entrance.