Lidl Ireland will reopen its extensively refurbished Glasnevin store on Slaney Road on Thursday, 19 November at 8am, following a €10.5 million site redevelopment. The modernised outlet will be officially opened by local LGFA player Laura Grendon.
The comprehensive transformation has resulted in a 1,650 square metre sales floor featuring contemporary retail infrastructure designed to improve the customer experience whilst prioritising environmental performance.
Key facts
- Total investment of €10.5 million in the Glasnevin site redevelopment
- 24 new permanent positions created in the local area
- 1,650 sq.m spacious sales floor with in-store bakery and self-checkouts
- A-energy rating achieved with rooftop solar PV panels installed
- €1,000 in vouchers donated to St. Michael’s House Foundation for the opening
Enhanced Retail Space and Community Employment
The full site redevelopment has delivered a state-of-the-art retail environment incorporating self-service checkouts, an in-store bakery providing fresh baked products daily, and customer restrooms. The expansion supported numerous construction jobs during the building phase and has secured 24 permanent positions for local residents.
Niall Murray, regional managing director at Lidl Ireland, commented on the milestone: “This full development project has allowed us to deliver a world-class, retail space designed with customer experience and environmental sustainability at its core. From its leading A-energy rating and solar PV panels to the EV charging points, this store is built for the future.”
Sustainability Features and Community Support
Environmental performance sits at the core of the redevelopment, with the store achieving an outstanding A-energy rating. High-efficiency technologies have been integrated throughout, complemented by rooftop solar photovoltaic panels that generate renewable electricity. The car park features electric vehicle charging stations to facilitate sustainable transport choices for both customers and staff members.
To commemorate the opening, the Glasnevin store team will donate €1,000 in vouchers to St. Michael’s House Foundation, reinforcing Lidl’s connection with local charitable organisations.
Laura Grendon, who will perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony, expressed enthusiasm about the launch: “It’s amazing to have a new store with such a focus on sustainability. It’s great to see Lidl continuing to invest in its store network locally and in its communities, having been a decade-long supporter of LGFA.”
The refurbished Glasnevin outlet will operate Monday to Saturday from 8am until 10pm, and Sunday from 9am to 9pm.
Reporting based on original coverage by Shelflife.