hero001 wrote: » I fully agree that Musgrave will encourage the franchisee. My point is that the Rushes are a small business (I think they have 2 stores), even with support loan from Musgrave, they would still be looking at a substancial investment in the fit out, with potential personal guarantees, bank finance etc.
beertons wrote: » Lidl and Aldi are both mad after a site/building in the town. They would take over the building from Rushes no doubt. Do Rushes own the building actually?
a very cool kid wrote: » Actually would Aldi go in the main mall? They have a shop inside the mall in Blackrock?
silver2020 wrote: » Rushes a small business? - They have a superb and very busy Supervalu in Dalkey, a large Supervalu in Killiney and possibly one of the busiest Centras in Ireland in Stillorgan (about the size of the Naas Supervalu) and have over 200 staff. I would hazard a guess and say they are about twice the size of Crosses group who have about 100 staff (source - linkedin) between their supervalu and 3 centras Its all guesswork, but it looks like the only real potential anchor tenant. Also in many cases the developers of a centre will do the general fitout and capitalise it into the rent.
hero001 wrote: » Tesco have 150 stores in Ireland, with 13,000 employee (source tesco website) Dunnes have 142 stores in Ireland, with 15,000 employee (source Dunnes website) so Rushes with 3 stores are a small business compaired to their competitors.
Duke of Url wrote: » why do we need a supermarket as Anchor? we have loads of them 1x Dunnes 2x Tesco 2x Aldi 1x Lidl 1x SuperValu.
hero001 wrote: » Supermakets are well know to generate "footfall", which will make it earier to rent the other units. There would be other Anchors such as Penneys who could also do this, but not too many. When Dunnes pulled out as Anchor last time around, they couldn't let the other units.
eusap wrote: » The coffee shop in B&Q car park will be a Starbucks drive through, disappointed its not independent. The coffee van beside Choice is great for something "different"
a very cool kid wrote: » A M&S and a Penney's in the new mall would be ideal I think
Jammyd wrote: » Already mentioned on here but first confirmation of it I’ve seen
beertons wrote: » Yeah, M&S tried a store here already and failed. Dunnes could go down a separate non food store.
hero001 wrote: » On top of this M&S reported their first loss in 94 years last month and claim that their Irish operation will be hit materially by a no deal Brexit. So given all of this, the changes of them opening are close to zero. Dunnes non food would be great.
Tom_Walsh wrote: » Great News - is that the one with B and Q and Harvey Normans at bundle of sticks roundabout?
Tomrota wrote: » Yes, Newhall retail park. I bet there are plans to expand that park if Starbucks are moving in.
a very cool kid wrote: » Yeah but a company that size won't turn down an opportunity if it's available. Everyone has been hit by the downturn and where the old M&S shop was was a bit crap. (the food M&S is not enough of a draw on its own to warrant a drive into town). That said Dunnes non food (like the one in Lucan) could definitely work and I reckon you'll definitely have a sports direct in there too (or even a House of Fraser).
Tom_Walsh wrote: » Great Drive thru coffee is a good idea. Always want to grab one in Mcdonalds but does be packed with people getting food. Would of been nice if it was Irish coffee shop but better than nothing! Naas has a lot going on nowadays. Good to see
Darc19 wrote: » If you are driving on the Kilcullen road, just at the two mile house junction, there's a coffee hut parked. Coffee is definitely one of the better ones.
ncoen wrote: » Ok its official, contracts are signed and we are moving to Naas and we cannot wait. Reading the posts above make us realise how much investment there is in Naas (Naas shopping centre, Poplar Sq, Kerdiffstown Park, Canal Greenway and much more) And with the increased population due to the new housing estates, and the fact that most people will wfh going forward, I would hope to see more cafes, bars, restaurants opening up in the town. So exciting times ahead! Now that I know we will be moving in 2 weeks time... eek... I need to source a moving van. Can anyone recommend a van and a man, preferably 2 men, to help with the move?? We have a good bit of furniture so would need to be a large van (i.e. bed, kitchen table, 2 sofas, desk etc). Thx ;-)
