Marshes expansion plans given the go ahead

Two new kiosk retail units are planned for Penneys Mall

Expansion plans for the Marshes Shopping Centre have moved a step further after plans for two new kiosk units, a new entrance and an additional food outlet were given the go ahead.

Cavalli Investments Plc have been granted conditional planning permission by Louth County Council to use two existing units, nos 1 and 2, for retail use.

As part of the application they want to remove the existing doors and wall of kiosk no 2. The two kiosks, which are located on the Penney’s Mall on Marshes Avenue, have remained vacant since being built but each has a gross floor area of 16.2sqm.

Permission has also been secured for changes to an existing fire door exit on the west elevation of the shopping centre, including a replacement with glazed automatic doors to provide for public access. This would also include entrance signage.

As well as an extra food outlet there are plans to expand the seating area of the Marshes food court

Meanwhile, in a separate application, Cavalli Investments Plc have also been granted planning permission for a new 18sqm kiosk unit on the first floor at the food court. This would provide for the sale of food and/or beverages. They also propose an extension of the food court seating area into existing ancillary floorspace.

As first revealed by Talk of the Town back in February, Eddie Rockets are understood to be keen on locating in the centre with their Rockets brand.

These units aside, the Marshes expects to be at full occupancy by Christmas. Tiger, Trespass and Benefit Cosmetics opened recently while fashion outlets H&M, Diesel and Skechers are set to follow suit in the coming weeks.

Amongst other future developments planned for the centre are a cinema, for which planning permission has been granted and a filling station and a drive-thru restaurant at either side of the main entrance to Dunnes Stores, beside an An Bóthar Iarainn and the link road to the Avenue Road/Tom Bellew Avenue.

A further site on the Ramparts Road, once earmarked for a hotel, is also available for future development.

The centre will be 10 years open on November 3^rd.

Vero Moda to open in Dundalk next month

Women’s fashion retailer Vero Moda are on their way to Dundalk.

The store, which was previously based in Clanbrassil Street along with Jack & Jones in years before closing in 2010, is set to return to the town in the Marshes Shopping Centre.

Their new concept store will open next month and a number of jobs are available.

The following vacancies are now open with closing date for applicants this Friday October 23^rd:

• Store Manager
• Supervisor
• Full and part time sales assistants

To apply send an up to date CV with a current photo and cover letter stating the position you are interested in to jobs.retail123@gmail.com

Other stores on their way to the Marshes before Christmas include Diesel, Skechers and H&M.

Diesel and H&M recruiting for new Dundalk stores

Popular clothing brand Diesel are set to open in the Marshes Shopping Centre in the coming weeks.

The announcement comes after Talk of the Town revealed yesterday that footwear brand Skechers were also set to open in the centre in November.

The store is currently hiring for the following positions:

• Store Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Supervisor

Meanwhile, as revealed by Talk of the Town more than 18 months ago, H&M are also set to open in the Marshes shortly. They are currently hiring as well for department managers.

H&M will be located in the former Dorothy Perkins/Burton unit, which has been under construction for some weeks.

Skechers to open in Dundalk next month

Popular footwear brand Skechers are set to open a new store in the Marshes Shopping Centre in the coming weeks.

The new shop, which sell footwear and clothing for men, women and children, is due to open in November.

In the lead-up to the opening the group have advertised a number of positions including:

• Store Manager/Dual Site Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Supervisors x2
• Stock room person
• Sales associates

Anyone interested in the positions are asked to forward their CV, accompanied with a covering letter stating your suitability for the role to recruitment@skechersireland.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday October 14^th.