Dealz eyes new store in Mayo as part of €20 million Irish investment

IRISH discount retailer Dealz has confirmed it has an investment fund of €20 million earmarked for store expansion in the Republic of Ireland over the next three years.

The group is actively exploring opportunities across Ireland, particularly within smaller, regional areas including Galway, Donegal, Mayo, Tipperary, Wicklow, Leitrim, Meath, Kildare, Kerry, Clare, Louth, Sligo, Limerick and Waterford, as well as suburbs of Dublin.

Opening stores over the next three years in those locations could create 500 to 750 new roles.

From opening its first store in 2011, Dealz has built a network of 78 stores across Ireland offering customers a wide selection of over 1,000 well-known top brands and established own label products.

Dealz has evolved significantly with a transformation programme that began before Covid-19 and includes investment in new stores, refurbishments, new ranges and distribution channels.

Barry Williams, managing director at Poundland and Dealz, said: “We know Irish customers love their local Dealz stores and that’s why we’re excited to bring our best offer to more communities across Ireland. And we think the value we bring customers has never been more important.

“Our investment fund will support that growth with new stores in key locations and the creation of good jobs where colleagues can build careers.”

Dealz property team is actively seeking key locations to expand its portfolio. In the last number of months, the retailer has hired over 120 staff here, including in new or refurbished stores in Carrickmines, Ballymun and Mullingar.