Why did Roches Stores close?
Why did Roches Stores close?
According to industry sources, Roches Stores is closing the supermarkets as it is unable to compete with German discounters Aldi and Lidl. One of Aldi’s first outlets is on Dublin’s Parnell Street, a couple of minutes walk from Henry Street. It is also competing with discounters in Blanchardstown and Limerick.
Who took over Roches Stores?
Debenhams
Retailer Roches Stores, founded in Cork has is to sell its nationwide chain of shops to the British retail giant Debenhams.
When did Roches Stores become Debenhams?
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| Debenhams in Cork, with Roches Stores name still visible | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Roches Stores (1901–2006) |
| Founded | 1901 (as Roches Stores) 2007 (as Debenhams Ireland) |
| Founder | William Roche (Roches Stores) |
| Defunct | 9 April 2020; 15 months ago |
What year did Debenhams open in Ireland?
2007
Debenhams Ireland
| Debenhams in Cork, with Roches Stores name still visible | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 (as Roches Stores) 2007 (as Debenhams Ireland) |
| Founder | William Roche (Roches Stores) |
| Defunct | 9 April 2020 |
| Fate | Liquidation Closure |
Is Debenhams reopening in Ireland?
Debenhams confirmed in April 2020 that stores in Ireland, which were closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, would not reopen. Former workers at the stores have since protested over redundancy payments.
Does Debenhams deliver to Ireland?
Debenhams will close its online business in Ireland to avoid Brexit tariffs, the company has announced. Irish customers were informed that it is no longer possible for Debenhams to deliver orders to the Republic of Ireland “due to uncertainty around post Brexit rules”.
Who is taking over Debenhams Ireland?
Sports Direct and Frasers are to take up residence in the vacant Debenhams units in two of Ireland’s best-known shopping centres as part of the Fraser Group plc’s expansion into Ireland. The group will take over the entire two floors of the empty lot in Cork’s Mahon Point.
When did Debenhams buy Roches Stores in Ireland?
On 8 August 2006, it was announced that Debenhams would buy the leaseholds of nine of the 11 Roches Stores for €29 million. Under the deal, the stores, including those in St. Patrick’s Street in Cork and Henry Street in Dublin would be rebranded as Debenhams stores.
Who are the members of the Roche family?
Despite their public reticence, the three branches of the wider Roche family remain highly active in business in Ireland and abroad. The highest-profile are the children of the late former Roches Stores chairman Willie Roche, son of the legendary group founder, William Roche.
When did the last Roches grocery store close?
At their peak, eight of the locations also had co-located grocery stores. Roches Stores began to exit the grocery trade in 1999, leasing its stores to SuperValu, although some of these stores closed after mere months. In October 2007, Roches Stores ceased operating.
Why did Roches Stores close? According to industry sources, Roches Stores is closing the supermarkets as it is unable to compete with German discounters Aldi and Lidl. One of Aldi’s first outlets is on Dublin’s Parnell Street, a couple of minutes walk from Henry Street. It is also competing with discounters in Blanchardstown and Limerick.…