Carraig Donn announces €1m investment in new stores and creation of 20 jobs

Expansion of Irish operations will see the creation of jobs in Westmeath, Dublin and Cork 

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Irish owned fashion, jewellery and giftware retail chain, Carraig Donn, has announced a €1m investment in the opening of two new stores in Mullingar and Douglas and the refurbishment of its Liffey Valley store, which will see the creation of 20 new jobs overall.

Today’s announcement will bring the total workforce of the Group to 450 and will take the number of Carraig Donn outlets to 36, alongside a significant ecommerce presence at www.carraigdonn.com.

The investment in the company’s Irish operations across three key locations in Harbour Place, Mullingar, Douglas Village, Cork, and Liffey Valley in Dublin represents the latest step in Carraig Donn’s expansion plan.

Announcing the opening of the new stores and jobs, Pat Hughes, CEO of Carraig Donn said: “We are delighted to be opening stores in Mullingar, Douglas, Douglas and our newly refurbished store in Liffey Valley.

"The new-look Liffey Valley store reflects our commitment to improving the customer experience and enhancing our brand.

"We’ve already seen the benefit of this investment with double digit growth in footfall and conversion in recent weeks at the store. We hope to replicate this success in our new Mullingar and Douglas stores.

"Trading at Carraig Donn has gone from strength to strength in recent times, and this latest expansion is testament to the enduring appeal of this unique Irish brand. We feel that Carraig Donn offers 'something different' to the Irish customer in terms of design, quality and price.

"We’re excited to be adding these outlets to our nationwide network, just in time for the busy Christmas period.”

Carraig Donn is now one of the largest Irish-owned retailers in Ireland with an estimated turnover of €40m.