Asda coming to Sligo

Sulukie

I see on the front page of the Weekender that Asda may be coming to Sligo. Have Sligo Boardsies been campaigning. First Argos now this. I need to write a wish list

magnumlady

I saw that too, whats the betting someone will put a spanner in the works.
I would love to see an Asda here!:D

Big_Mac

magnumlady wrote: »

I saw that too, whats the betting someone will put a spanner in the works.
I would love to see an Asda here!:D

I give it three months before we have an objection from someone

Culchie

Big_Mac wrote: »

I give it three months before we have an objection from someone

Aye, probably Tesco

dingding

Big_Mac wrote: »

I give it three months minutes before we have an objection from someone

Hi Big Mac, I fixed your post

magnumlady

dingding wrote: »

Hi Big Mac, I fixed your post

lol:D

genie

Where are the other ASDA stores in the Republic? As for ASDA in Sligo, I'll believe it when I see it.

magnumlady

genie wrote: »

Where are the other ASDA stores in the Republic? As for ASDA in Sligo, I'll believe it when I see it.

Now there's a point, I hadn't thought about that.

brianthebard

genie wrote: »

Where are the other ASDA stores in the Republic? As for ASDA in Sligo, I'll believe it when I see it.

seconded.Its just a rumour,i heard it on the internet,etc.

Culchie

When was the last time any story on the front of the Weekender ever proved correct?:p:p

Should be called the Windupper

Big_Mac

Apparently the feedback that they have gotten from Eniskillen may have prompted them to do this, as there is a large amount of people traveling up there for the shopping. I wonder though, how would all the 2 for £4 offers work out? Would it be just another excuse for another shop to raise their prices because they are moving to the south?

magnumlady

But if people are willing to travel to Eniskillen for Asda then would they really bother moving down here?

cml387

I have heard that Argos are coming to Sligo (and Mullingar)

brianthebard

magnumlady wrote: »

But if people are willing to travel to Eniskillen for Asda then would they really bother moving down here?

maybe people from mayo roscommon etc will make the trip to sligo,plus many more people from sligo as well?

Mint Sauce

genie wrote: »

Where are the other ASDA stores in the Republic? As for ASDA in Sligo, I'll believe it when I see it.

none, and er, erm, none



they were also looking at donegal as per my thread on the donegal forum

elshambo

they could easly open in donegal, sligo and run from their belfast offices as lidl does

TequilaMockingBird

ASDA school uniforms are fab if anyone is heading up there. Trousers/Skirts about 3p (ish...:pac:)

Can't see the flagship republic store being opened here somehow.

Mint Sauce

sueme wrote: »

ASDA school uniforms are fab if anyone is heading up there. Trousers/Skirts about 3p (ish...:pac:)

Can't see the flagship republic store being opened here somehow.

they probably will eventully start popin up eventually, but consideing the amount of stuff the stores usally stock, and the amount of floor space they take up, not sure if the irish retail laws concerning shop/retail floor size will allow the size of floor space you see in the UK/n ireland over here

remember how ikea almost never went ahead in dublin because their stores are so huge , an exception had to be made in the law to allow them to build

genie

sueme wrote: »

Can't see the flagship republic store being opened here somehow.

I was thinking that but didn't really like to say!

Was up in Enniskillen last week. ASDA was packed and Tesco was practically empty.

il gatto

Both Tesco and Dunnes are far more expensive here than in the north. Is there any reason to believe that Asda would retain it's northern prices here? I doubt it. Marks and Spencers would interest me more as they have a great selection, but I don't think any retailer will offer much value in this congested little market of ours.

DenMan

M&S really do set aside a lot of retail space. Just look at their premises in Dublin (Grafton St, Liffey Valley, Mary St.) There is no doubt Sligo as a county has more space to work with, although with the population being much smaller, will there be a real desire for them to come here? ASDA would be much more likely and would be a great addition to the shopping options here.

Mint Sauce

they may not retain their UK/NI prices, no other company do, its the usual, import/transport/higher costs, etc etc, but hopefully they would be cheeper in comparision to the other supermarkets

magnumlady

DenMan wrote: »

M&S really do set aside a lot of retail space. Just look at their premises in Dublin (Grafton St, Liffey Valley, Mary St.) There is no doubt Sligo as a county has more space to work with, although with the population being much smaller, will there be a real desire for them to come here? ASDA would be much more likely and would be a great addition to the shopping options here.

I'd love them both:D....I don't want much do I!!

darealtulip

il gatto wrote: »

Both Tesco and Dunnes are far more expensive here than in the north. Is there any reason to believe that Asda would retain it's northern prices here?

The prices are only cheaper now because the pound is really low! We lived in Manorhamilton for a while and everybody said it was really cheap there when the pound was high and everything was more expensive (lots). If you want the prices to be the same as in the north dont complain when everything is more expensive when the pound is high!!!

I really dont think asda will find a place in sligo coz the chamber of commerce wont allow any progress, suppport your local rip off!!!

Sulukie

I don't think the Chamber of Commerce will have the same impact as previously, there are a lot of commercial premises and sites zoned for commercial use sitting empty at the moment, and a lot of builders and labourers looking for work.

It would be good to have a supermarket outside the town centre with decent parking no matter who it is.

Where do you all shop?

brianthebard

DenMan wrote: »

M&S really do set aside a lot of retail space. Just look at their premises in Dublin (Grafton St, Liffey Valley, Mary St.) There is no doubt Sligo as a county has more space to work with, although with the population being much smaller, will there be a real desire for them to come here? ASDA would be much more likely and would be a great addition to the shopping options here.

and in galway m&s is tiny!

magnumlady

Sulukie wrote: »

I don't think the Chamber of Commerce will have the same impact as previously, there are a lot of commercial premises and sites zoned for commercial use sitting empty at the moment, and a lot of builders and labourers looking for work.

It would be good to have a supermarket outside the town centre with decent parking no matter who it is.

Where do you all shop?

I reckon the chamber will have the same impact, they seem to run Sligo.
I think the only way Asda would get around it would be if they came to Collooney:D
I shop in Dunnes, its not great, but the parking is free and so is the toilet:D

Xiney

Sulukie wrote: »

Where do you all shop?

Lidl and Dunnes.

Lidl's fairtrade dark chocolate, for example, is superior to G&B's (imo) and at a fraction of the price. Too bad it only comes in "plain".

darealtulip

Sulukie wrote: »

Where do you all shop?

we shop at tesco's and lidl. but now the pound is low we go to ennikillen and we do the asda, tesco and lidl.

bobcar61

I love Asda so I hope this rumor of them coming to Sligo is true but I will believe it when I see it.
I would buy a few bits and pieces in Tesco because its open 24 hours and I hate going shopping in the middle of the day when its really busy and difficult to find a parking space.

genie

Sulukie wrote: »

Where do you all shop?

Tesco and Lidl (in Carrick on Shannon). Dunnes (in Sligo) mostly for frozen stuff every now and again. And I got to Tesco, Asda and Iceland in Enniskillen every six weeks or so - mostly to stock up on Sweet and Sour Pot Noodle which isn't available down here for some bizzare reason!

il gatto

darealtulip wrote: »

il gatto wrote: »

Both Tesco and Dunnes are far more expensive here than in the north. Is there any reason to believe that Asda would retain it's northern prices here?

The prices are only cheaper now because the pound is really low! We lived in Manorhamilton for a while and everybody said it was really cheap there when the pound was high and everything was more expensive (lots). If you want the prices to be the same as in the north dont complain when everything is more expensive when the pound is high!!!

I really dont think asda will find a place in sligo coz the chamber of commerce wont allow any progress, suppport your local rip off!!!

Firstly, I believe you'll find I never complained about prices being high in the north at any stage. Secondly, even taking into account the strong pound and weak euro in the past, the north was not lots more expensive. Maybe the difference wouldn't have justified the cost of a trip to Enniskillen, but at no stage was grocery shopping lots more expensive than here. Many people whined about the exchange rate and didn't do the conversion on actual prices. The fact that they recieved £60 odd for their €100 seemed to lead people to think the north was dear, before taking into account the huge price diffenences on the shelves.
And has anyone noticed the amount of multipack offers in northern supermarkets? Funny you don't see as many 2 for 1 and multipack packaging here. It's one of the sneakiest ways they maximise profits here, by making customers pay full whack for multiple purchases of the same item, while inthe U.K. you can save loads by buying as a multipack.

magnumlady

I don't think grocery shopping is a lot cheaper up the North either. The last couple of times I went I wouldn't pay their prices for quite a lot of the items, most of the things I buy were cheaper here.
I do like Asda for the choice though and also houseware and clothes.

Essexboy

Let's hope Asda opens a petrol station along with the store.
Sligo prices are way above those in Donegal eg diesel is €1.37 in Bundoran Road, €1.29 in Laghy.

JIZZLORD

brianthebard wrote: »

and in galway m&s is tiny!

that's a legacy of them buying the food section of Roches stores

Dooish

from what i can gather asda have no plans of heading into the 26 counties, as ceo of asda over today and only announced sites for NI

Gillie

Essexboy wrote: »

Let's hope Asda opens a petrol station along with the store.
Sligo prices are way above those in Donegal eg diesel is €1.37 in Bundoran Road, €1.29 in Laghy.

Sorry but I can't believe people are still willing to pay these prices!
Sligo Fuels have been consistantly the lowest price in Sligo.
Unleaded currently 119 and Diesel 125/6.
There accessible and open til 8 most evenings.

Vote with your feet people!

takola

There's a thread already for petrol prices lads. Let's keep that discussion to there.

Thanks

Gillie

takola wrote: »

There's a thread already for petrol prices lads. Let's keep that discussion to there.

Thanks

My bad!:o
Sorry

jimmmy

Sulukie wrote: »

there are a lot of commercial premises and sites zoned for commercial use sitting empty at the moment, and a lot of builders and labourers looking for work.

Agreed, sure are , and a lot of " brown field" sites close to the town centre suitable for development. It would be great to have a decent big supermarket close to the town centre, and close to access off the inner relief road. It would be great to have competition for Tescos, and very handy to be able to the other specialist little shops / financial institutions / restaurants etc just before / after shopping.

smurfy89

Heard Asda might be taking over Dunnes, its just a rumour at the moment but its been in the papers. Should find out soon enough

BOHtox

Anyone have an update on this?

Geuze

There have been some rumours over last few years that WalMart might buy Dunnes Stores. WalMart own Asda in the UK.

Of course, as DS is not for sale, and is a private company, Walmart can't build up any stake in DS, and so I can't see how they would acquire DS.

Truley

I was up in Asda Eniskillen last week and they were in the middle of carrying out a pretty extensive survey amongst southern customers. A member of staff there told me that it was part of a plan to introduce more specific services such as home delivery to southern customers as they make up a huge proportion of their clientele. I would imagine this is where the rumour is coming from. I strongly doubt they are opening a store in Sligo. The fact that it was reported in the Weekender makes me doubt it even more :rolleyes:

Janine87

To be honest I do not see why we should have ASDA in Sligo. We've got Dunnes, Tesco and Lidl. I think that is enough. ASDA isn't that great I think. I went to ASDA in Enniskillen 3 times... It was hard for me to find things that I like. Some departments might be ok but most of them are just ewww.

There is other shops that are badly needed in Sligo though if you ask me. Proper DIY shops. Homebase might be one of them but not enough. The retail park in Carraroe is such a waste. That place could be so big with nice shops and everything.

Gipo3

There is also enough diy shops. Connacht gold and Brooks hanley. No need for another rip of merchant like Homebase.

Essexboy

Janine87 wrote: »

To be honest I do not see why we should have ASDA in Sligo. We've got Dunnes, Tesco and Lidl. I think that is enough. ASDA isn't that great I think. I went to ASDA in Enniskillen 3 times... It was hard for me to find things that I like. Some departments might be ok but most of them are just ewww.

There is other shops that are badly needed in Sligo though if you ask me. Proper DIY shops. Homebase might be one of them but not enough. The retail park in Carraroe is such a waste. That place could be so big with nice shops and everything.

Aren't we entitled to choice?
Sligo Town does not have any modern supermarket. Tesco is cramped,outdated and small; I hate Dunnes, having to push through clothing to get to groceries is weird, and Lidl only offers a restricted range.
I do not mind who gives the town a proper store - M&S, SuperQuinn, Asda, whatever - as long as we get one.

caseyjones01

this is on the front page of northwest express today.

Asda plans deliveries to south?

There has been some speculation in Sligo recently that British supermarket giant Asda is considering entering the Republic of Ireland by offering a home delivery service. One observant shopper was asked to take part in a survey in Asda Enniskillen: “A member of staff told me told me it was part of a plan to introduce more specific services such as home delivery to southern customers as they make up a huge proportion of their clientele.”Large numbers of shoppers cross the border every day to shop with the Enniskillen store being one of the main beneficiaries. Asda Enniskillen is the sixth best performing shop in the entire Wal-Mart group. Along with Sainsburys, Asda accounts for at least 2.5% of the Republic of Ireland’s grocery market although neither have any shops here.
The press earlier this year reported that Asda had begun home delivery service trials in the Republic of Ireland, although they had not made this service available to the general public. Asda, who are owned by American supermarket giant Wal-Mart, would have to adapt its online model to accept payment in euro before the service could be introduced.
There has been continued speculation that Asda are keen to make a bid for Dunnes Stores and this home delivery service may be their way of thinking outside the box in their attempt to get in to the republic.
Speaking to Northwest Express, a spokesperson for Asda adopted an official line on the issue, saying they have no plans to offer this service in the immediate future but would not rule it out, as they are always looking for new opportunities.
A new postcode system expected to be rolled out in Ireland in early 2011 may make this more likely as a postal code system would mean a more accurate delivery service. There is no indication as to how much this service would cost or how far reaching the service would be but there is no doubt it would benefit the people of the Northwest, taking all the hassle out of cross border shopping.

saywhatyousee

caseyjones01 wrote: »

this is on the front page of northwest express today.

Asda plans deliveries to south?

There has been some speculation in Sligo recently that British supermarket giant Asda is considering entering the Republic of Ireland by offering a home delivery service. One observant shopper was asked to take part in a survey in Asda Enniskillen: “A member of staff told me told me it was part of a plan to introduce more specific services such as home delivery to southern customers as they make up a huge proportion of their clientele.”Large numbers of shoppers cross the border every day to shop with the Enniskillen store being one of the main beneficiaries. Asda Enniskillen is the sixth best performing shop in the entire Wal-Mart group. Along with Sainsburys, Asda accounts for at least 2.5% of the Republic of Ireland’s grocery market although neither have any shops here.

The press earlier this year reported that Asda had begun home delivery service trials in the Republic of Ireland, although they had not made this service available to the general public. Asda, who are owned by American supermarket giant Wal-Mart, would have to adapt its online model to accept payment in euro before the service could be introduced.
There has been continued speculation that Asda are keen to make a bid for Dunnes Stores and this home delivery service may be their way of thinking outside the box in their attempt to get in to the republic.
Speaking to Northwest Express, a spokesperson for Asda adopted an official line on the issue, saying they have no plans to offer this service in the immediate future but would not rule it out, as they are always looking for new opportunities.

A new postcode system expected to be rolled out in Ireland in early 2011 may make this more likely as a postal code system would mean a more accurate delivery service. There is no indication as to how much this service would cost or how far reaching the service would be but there is no doubt it would benefit the people of the Northwest, taking all the hassle out of cross border shopping.

that's amazing that asda enniskillen is the 6 th busiest store in the entire wal-mart group think of the thousands of stores they own???