lawrencesummers wrote: » Anyone know definitively what tenants are gone? And if any new ones are coming in?
Whilst the return of the centre’s three anchor stores, Tesco, TK Maxx and M&S is assured, Mr Mieszala said the centre has lost several retailers. “As a result of the pandemic, we have lost a few tenants. There is a handful of them but, as a core, on November 12 we will be reopening with our three anchors, Tesco, M&S and TK Maxx,” he said. “We are still working with the smaller-sized operators to see if and how we can help them to open on time. “Covid has had a huge impact on a lot of businesses — in particular retail. “The plan is to get as many of the stores open as possible for that date,” he said.
Treehelpplease wrote: » starbucks anyone know?
lawrencesummers wrote: » The pet shop?
Cork Trucker wrote: » Was that not gone already?
TheChizler wrote: » All the Maxi Zoo signage disappeared over the last few months.
snotboogie wrote: » Nope pretty sure they were open when the fire hit. I wonder if dennehy's are going back in upstairs. Realistically since they have the big 3 returning the centre will be fine.
Cork Lass wrote: » Maxi Zoo not going back there - they are looking for a different site as they are more suited to a retail park environment.
Le Bruise wrote: » Delighted to hear the centre is re-opening. We always stopped here on route from Wicklow to my folks in West Cork for a bite in Puccinos, a browse around the shops and some tasty weekend supplies in M&S. My wife in particular calls it her 'happy place', as it will always remind her of trips to the grandparents when the kids were small (they're still pretty small). We'll be giving it our custom as soon as it's open again!
s1ippy wrote: » Could they not have put something better there like a park or housing. It attracts unmanageable levels of traffic through Douglas. I suppose I don't care because it doesn't affect me anymore, but it just strikes me as completely stupid to put it back there when there are even more cars on the road now and no improvement to infrastructure.
the beer revolu wrote: » I don't get this. Why is it easier to push a trolley full of pet stuff through a retail park car park than it is through a shopping centre? Both have adjoined parking.
freshpopcorn wrote: » I live in North Cork. I know people who buy pet stuff in Maxi Zoo. They all prefer going to the one in Clonmel because it’s easier to drive into the retail park and walk a few steps into the shop instead of going into a multi story car park and walking up and down escalators with trolleys.
Odelay wrote: » I'm the same. Can't wait to fill up the Zafira and go on a road trip to the center.
lawrencesummers wrote: » Any talk of sprinklers in the upgraded car park?
grogi wrote: » People prefer to do various things. It doesn't mean those things are better for them. The retail park setup is not available to anyone without a car. A modern city does not want cars. Hence retail parks should be available to businesses that require car as well - such as builder providers etc. Pet shop doesn't and you should be able to just walk in.
RINO87 wrote: » Stories like this make me despair for humanity, are we that lazy?
