TK Maxx coming to Cork?

Rozie

Is there one?

They always have such random and bizarre stuff in the toy section, I picked up some Red Dwarf miniatures and a Megaman model kit a while back in the one in Limerick...

invincibleirish

word on the grapevine, (possibly archiseek) is that tkmaxx will be going into wilton shopping centre at some point

dahamsta

WTF is a tkmaxx?

invincibleirish

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Hells_Belle

dahamsta wrote:

WTF is a tkmaxx?

It's a discount designer/name brand clothing retailer. They also have housewears and accessories. A TK Maxx would be most excellent...

Nukem

Hells_Belle wrote:

It's a discount designer/name brand clothing retailer. They also have housewears and accessories. A TK Maxx would be most excellent...

The one in Limerick is full off crap most of the time - you would really want to know when they get a delivery so you can get some of the good stuff.You will find the odd super bargain but most of it is normally priced down a tenner and are of obscure sizes.

Femelade

i go to the one in tralee every few months, i have got miss sixty jeans for €30
an animal top, french connection top, a quik silver top, gold digga top and a bench top and they were all about €20 each.

You really do have to be in the mood for it though, as it can be full of crap and you really have to search for the good stuff...

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invincibleirish wrote:

word on the grapevine, (possibly archiseek) is that tkmaxx will be going into wilton shopping centre at some point

and i heard it was going to mahon, by B&Q

cornbb

You can get some really cool random stuff if you don't mind that 90% of the stuff there is crap. Got a big framed print of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon poster at the store in Limerick today for 20 quid.

ClareBear

Oh TK Maxx drives me crazy. I really don't have the patience for that place!

trixter

ClareBear wrote:

Oh TK Maxx drives me crazy. I really don't have the patience for that place!

what is tk maxx? I have never heard of em before.

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ClareBear

trixter wrote:

what is tk maxx? I have never heard of em before.

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Hells_Belle wrote:

It's a discount designer/name brand clothing retailer. They also have housewears and accessories

supergirl123

tk maxx is a store that provides us fashion concious with the best brand name and designer clothes for up to 60% off the rrp. we receive deliveries daily and for up to 3 months before christmas twice daily.

true, you have to search for the best bargains but that makes it more fun!

provisional date for new store opening in blanchardstown, dublin may 10th 2007.

2 floors jam packed with amazing bargains!!!!!

plus, it it true tk maxx will open in cork

tk maxx employee

trixter

supergirl123 wrote:

tk maxx is a store that provides us fashion concious with the best brand name and designer clothes for up to 60% off the rrp.

What I find odd about this, and maybe that is just me, but there is a store chain in america called 'TJ MAXX' and has the same sales mantra. I now wonder if they are related, it is just one letter difference, although a somewhat important letter.

Maybe the TK/TJ part is the initials of the principles and there is one different principle (originally anyway) between here and there.

KeyLimePie

trixter wrote: »

What I find odd about this, and maybe that is just me, but there is a store chain in america called 'TJ MAXX' and has the same sales mantra. I now wonder if they are related, it is just one letter difference, although a somewhat important letter.

Maybe the TK/TJ part is the initials of the principles and there is one different principle (originally anyway) between here and there.

they're the same company, just the name was changed for some reaosn that i cant remember

AFC_1903

They're going into the new shopping centre opposite the Bodega aren't they.....?

gramlab

AFC_1903 wrote: »

They're going into the new shopping centre opposite the Bodega aren't they.....?

Saw a sign for them outside that development or the O Callaghan one on patrick st yesterday - can't remember which

simu

AFC_1903 wrote: »

They're going into the new shopping centre opposite the Bodega aren't they.....?

That's what I heard too.

flo8s967qjh0nd

TK Maxx will open its doors in the Cornmarket Centre in late August 2008.

TK Maxx could, at best, be described as an expensive jumble sale; at worst, a sh*thole. We'd be far better off without it.

the_follwer

i bought a lovely teddy bear for my son and two glass candle sticks in tk maxx in england. most of it is crap but you can get some kick ass shoes and tshirts. i think it will be a good place to shop once its up and runnin

simu

Alexander Icy Underpass wrote: »

TK Maxx will open its doors in the Cornmarket Centre in late August 2008.

TK Maxx could, at best, be described as an expensive jumble sale; at worst, a sh*thole. We'd be far better off without it.

Sounds perfect for Cork Twill get us through the ole recession!

pow wow

They had a recruitment ad in the Examiner there the other day.....10% staff discount lol.

Energizeer

It's going to be in there behind Game on pana. Next to darcys hair dressers

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sunnyside

Alexander Icy Underpass wrote: »

We'd be far better off without it.

No we wouldn't. It's a good addition to the city for people who like clothes:)

suppafly

The Scientist wrote: »

Opening date: August 21st

is that whole new cornmarket place going to be finished by then?

chuci

AFC_1903 wrote: »

They're going into the new shopping centre opposite the Bodega aren't they.....?

thats what i thought also.

Flamed Diving

Their name is on the sign for cornmarket street centre.

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Flamed Diving

Very poorly laid out, imo.

vector

I was there today too,
First impression; like Michael Guineys* but without the size range

* people laugh at that place but it does have some good items, although I'm surprised it didn't close during the celtic tiger years... a 3 story building near to bnoth the south mall and patrick street...

suppafly

Flamed Diving wrote: »

Very poorly laid out, imo.

Yeah u really have to search around and through lots of stuff to find stuff. U def have to work for your bargain. Especially for the guys as any TK Maxx i've been to always has a pretty small guys section

dewdrop

does anyone know the history of the nice restored building at the entrance to tkmaxx from Paul Street. also i notice many old tombstones laid up against the wall there. it would be nice if a short history of the place was put up somewhere round here. I suspect there must be an old church here long ago

One-Day-Juande

I think that building is an old huegenot graveyard/church thing, not entirely certain. In fairness I really think that aspect of the entire development really stands out. I appreciate when you see developers integrating older parts and remaining respectful and tasteful. Overall I think it's a nice development. I'm surprised there hasn't been much discussion to be honest. Only briefly poked my head into the tkmaxx section, but it looked like people were stocking up for the apocolypse :eek: so I've decided to go have a look see properly another day.

sunnyside

One-Day-Juande wrote: »

, but it looked like people were stocking up for the apocolypse :eek: so I've decided to go have a look see properly another day.

What are they doing with the shopping trollies? While I'm liking TK Maxx they aren't selling anything that wasn't available before, not even Penneys have trollies.

dewdrop

I think the old hugenot graveyard is in Careys Lane. The tombstones are neatly stacked up against the wall and it would be nice if some history of the place was put up somewhere. the newly restored building is very impressive. Dare i say you cant beat the old buildings.

BeansMeansHynes

I was in there yesterday. The place is fairly decent in size but the place was way too packed! It kinda felt like Pennys on a Saturday afternoon only twice as bad. I know it is only open but I hope it wont be like that the whole time.

corkstudent

Do they have the toy section there? The one in Limerick always has bizarre collectibles as was mentioned earlier...

mik_da_man

Yep they have a toy section.
I think it's ok once you have time on your hands - I picked up a very nice shirt and belt at less that half of what they normally cost. Both were current season too...
You can get some really random stuff in there, but if you get in soon after a delivery you can be lucky.

Toto Wolfcastle

I think it's awful. It's basically designer Penneys. Admittedly I went in during the afternoon on the second day it was open so it was bound to be a bit mad.

I just can't see myself shopping there unless I go into town early in the morning.

DJ Hafez

Nice t-shirts at reasonable prices if you can find them

akamossy

Flamed Diving wrote: »

Very poorly laid out, imo.

Agreed. Was in there today and the place was a tip, didn't get much of a chance to look around, going tomorrow with a bit more time on my hands so i'll make a proper decision on it then

Sephiroth_dude

Its a dive of a place :-)

taram

Been in a lot of TK Maxx's, this is the first I feared for my life in :P Mini-stampede next to me when some new shoes were put out, they're reduced, not cures for cancer!

Think a lot of the staff there are overwhelmed and/or undertrained tbh also. Half of Cork nosing can't help

mik_da_man

To Be fair to it it's the same as any other TK Maxx I have been to.
The dont bother too much with the layout and display, just lump the clothes/products in sectins.
It's up to you to find the bargin/size/style ect
If you are going there expecting it to be laid out like a normal Dept store then you are in for a shock.
You need to go in with an open mind and plenty of time on your hands.
But the first few weeks are going to be pretty mental all right....

JP Liz

Is it open on Cornmarket Street yet?

shnaek

Went in last night and it was quite as. Very easy to get around. Got a nice pair of shades, though I think I got carried away by the fact we could actually see the sun yesterday.

Toto Wolfcastle

shnaek wrote: »

Went in last night and it was quite as. Very easy to get around. Got a nice pair of shades, though I think I got carried away by the fact we could actually see the sun yesterday.

I'd say it's nice when it's quiet alright. I hate shopping in crowds.

simu

I went in Wednesday at six, it was fairly quiet. I love the place - lots of random stuff and all categorised to make it esay to find things in your size.

Kazbah

Anyone know what nights they are open past 6?

Is the rest of the centre open? What's in there?