The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Retail Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles Retail Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles 47 - Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
165 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 October 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Home-improvement chain B&Q has opened a store in Tallaght, Dublin, its second Irish store, creating 165 new jobs. Since it opened 18 months ago, total employment has risen to 240.
The home-improvement market is growing rapidly in the Republic and competition between large stores such as Atlantic Homecare, Woodies and Homebase is intense. B&Q sells a comprehensive range of DIY goods and garden products.
B&Q plans to open a further eight stores in Ireland over the next four years, the size of which will depend on location and local market environment. Depending on the size of stores opened, the expansion programme will provide an additional 1,000-1,800 jobs and will increase the value of business to Irish suppliers.
Sources
10 October 2003: The Irish Times
Citation
Eurofound (2003), B&Q, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 59087, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/59087.
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