Irish supermarket with 138 stores set to close for TWO days over Christmas – with some shutting for three

Dunnes ‍Stores Announces Extended Holiday Closures,⁢ Impacting 50 Locations

Dublin, Ireland – Get ready to plan ahead, shoppers! Dunnes Stores, Ireland’s beloved supermarket chain, has announced extended holiday closures ‌this year, impacting over 50 locations across the country.

While all 138 Dunnes Stores⁢ will be closed on ⁤Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen’s ⁣Day (December 26), a select group of⁤ 50 stores in both​ the Republic of Ireland‌ and Northern Ireland will remain shuttered until January 2.

This extended closure will give Dunnes employees a well-deserved break during ⁤the busy holiday‌ season. However, it means shoppers in affected areas​ will need to stock up on ⁤essentials beforehand or seek out alternative grocery options during the extended closure.

Dunnes Stores has not yet released a list of the specific locations impacted by the three-day closure. Shoppers are advised to check their local store’s website or contact customer service for confirmation.

Dunnes Stores to Close Doors on New Year’s Day,Giving Staff Extra Holiday time

Dublin,Ireland -​ ‌Get ready for some post-holiday shopping adjustments!⁢ Dunnes Stores,one of Ireland’s most beloved retailers,has announced closures across the country on​ New‍ year’s Day,January 1st. This move allows employees valuable extra time to relax and recharge after the busy festive season.

major hubs in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, and numerous towns nationwide ⁣will be impacted. Dublin shoppers will find popular locations like Henry Street, Ilac Center, Stephen’s Green, and Swords ​Rathbeale closed for the day. ​Cork’s Patrick Street, Bishopstown SC, and Merchants Quay will also be shuttered, as will Belfast’s ⁢Cornmarket, Abbey Centre, and Forestside SC.

The closures extend​ to Galway (Eyre Square and Edward Square), Derry, Drogheda, Kilkenny, and many more. The Bray store will be closed for a total of four days ⁣– December 24th, 25th, 29th, ⁢and January 1st – tho its grocery section will briefly open on the ‌29th.

This decision has been met‌ with praise, recognizing Dunnes’ commitment to employee well-being.

“It’s great to see​ a company prioritizing its ​staff’s time off during the holidays,” said one shopper. “It‍ shows they value their employees.”

While the New Year’s Day closure ‌might require some adjustments to shopping plans, Dunnes’ Cornelscourt location in Dublin will continue its tradition⁣ of extended hours in the ‍lead-up to Christmas, providing shoppers with ample prospect to stock up‍ on essentials.

For those‍ looking to avoid​ disappointment, Dunnes recommends checking individual store hours⁣ online‌ using their store locator. Regular opening hours will resume⁤ on January 2nd.

Dunnes Stores isn’t the only retailer adjusting its holiday schedule. Lidl ⁤Ireland will also close all its shops on Christmas Day,St.Stephen’s Day,and New Year’s​ Day,while Mr Price will ‌follow⁣ suit. Aldi Ireland has also announced its Christmas and New⁢ Year’s hours,with all stores reopening on January 2nd ​from 9 am to 10 pm.

From Cork ⁤to ⁢Coast to Coast: Dunnes Stores Celebrates 79 Years of ‘Better ⁤Value’

Dublin, Ireland – In 1944, amidst the ‌post-war recovery, a retail revolution began on Patrick Street in Cork. Dunnes stores, founded by the visionary Ben dunne, ⁣opened its doors, ⁤offering quality clothing at prices that seemed almost too good to be true. The result? Ireland’s frist “shopping frenzy.”

Crowds surged, eager to snag Dunne’s “Better Value” bargains. The excitement reached a⁤ fever pitch, with a window⁣ forced in and police called⁢ to manage the enthusiastic shoppers. This marked the beginning of a retail empire that would span decades and continents.

Dunnes Stores quickly expanded, opening more locations throughout the 1950s.⁢ In⁤ 1960, the company ‍took a bold step, venturing into the grocery market.‍ Starting with apples and oranges, Dunne once again disrupted the market, offering prices that undercut the competition.

“Fruit was expensive at the ⁣time, and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town,” the company said in a statement.”Over time, ​our food selection has grown, ⁤and⁢ that spirit of good value has remained ⁤strong.Now we offer a wide range of​ carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.”

The company’s reach extended beyond Cork, with the first Dublin store⁤ opening on Henry Street in 1957. A superstore on ⁤South Great Georges Street followed in ⁤1960, further cementing⁣ Dunnes Stores’ presence in the capital.

Expansion continued across the Irish Sea, with the‌ first Northern Irish store opening in 1971. The 1980s saw Dunnes stores venturing internationally, establishing a foothold in ‍Spain, followed⁣ by Scotland and England.

Today,‌ Dunnes Stores boasts 142 stores and employs 15,000 people, a testament to its enduring legacy of providing quality products‌ at affordable prices.‌ From its humble⁤ beginnings in Cork, dunnes Stores has become a household name, synonymous ⁢with value and reliability for generations of shoppers.

Dunnes Stores Announces Extended Closures for Holidays, Impacting Shoppers and staff

Dublin,⁢ Ireland: Get ready⁤ for some changes ⁤to your holiday shopping ⁣routine, as Dunnes stores, Ireland’s beloved supermarket chain, announces extended closures this season. ⁣While‌ all 138 ‍locations will⁣ be closed on Christmas Day (December 25th) and St. Stephen’s Day (December 26th), a select⁤ number of stores – around‌ 50 – ⁤ will remain closed⁤ until January 2nd.

This news comes as a mixed bag for shoppers and employees alike.

“Its really welcome to see Dunnes giving ⁢their staff this extra time off,” says Retail Analyst Mary O’connell. “The holiday season can be incredibly demanding for retail workers, and this extended break allows them to rest and recharge.”

However, the extended closures will undoubtedly impact shoppers.

“Those reliant on Dunnes for essential⁢ groceries may need to plan ahead and shop earlier,” O’Connell cautions. “It’s​ essential to check your local store’s website or contact customer service to see if they‌ are​ affected‌ by this extended closure.”

Dunnes stores has not‌ yet released a definitive list of affected stores. We contacted the company for comment and are awaiting ⁢a response.

In a separate declaration, Dunnes Stores ⁣also confirmed closures across all locations on New Year’s Day.

this move further demonstrates the ⁣company’s commitment to prioritizing employee well-being⁣ during the holiday period.

“It’s a trend we’re seeing⁢ increasingly⁢ across the retail sector,” adds O’Connell. “As companies recognize the importance of employee welfare,we can expect to see more businesses⁣ opting for ​extended holiday closures in the future.”

Newsdirectory3.com will continue to update this story as more‍ details becomes available. Readers are encouraged to check back for further details regarding the specific ‍locations ⁣impacted by these⁣ closures.

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