FatFace has today opened a new store at Blanchardstown Centre. This expansion marks FatFace’s first full price store opening in Ireland in 14 years, adding to the 5 existing stores.
Measuring approximately 2,000 square feet of retail space, the new store will allow customers to explore and purchase FatFace products, including the brand’s latest summer collection.
The opening day will be celebrated with food and drink in the new store, plus a special appearance from a local singer. The first 200 customers will also receive a purchase promotion.
The new store will create 12 new jobs, with the new crew embodying FatFace’s core values. Alongside a generous staff discount, colleagues will have access to wellbeing services, learning and self-development resources and flexible working opportunities.
FatFace currently operates 5 stores in ROI, 180 stores in the UK, and over 20 stores in the US and Canada.
Blanchardstown Centre is Dublin’s largest retail and leisure destination, covering over 1.1 million sq ft. The centre attracts high visitor numbers from Dublin and surrounding counties, with an annual footfall of over 16 million.
The centre has benefitted from an extension and extensive refurbishment process over the last three years – including a full mall upgrade – with further spend planned.
The area enjoys excellent transport connections – sitting on the M50 ring road and N3 motorway, eight miles from Dublin city centre, 15 minutes from Dublin airport and on a total of 20 bus routes.
Karen Johnston, stores director at FatFace, said: “Opening a new store in Blanchardstown is an exciting milestone for FatFace. As we return to Ireland with our first full price store in over 14 years, this expansion not only allows us to bring our latest collections closer to our customers but also underscores our commitment to growth and innovation in the retail landscape. We look forward to welcoming shoppers to our new store and building meaningful connections with the local community.”
Sharon Walsh, leasing director at Falcon AM, asset managers for Blanchardstown Centre, commented: “We are extremely excited about the opening of FatFace. The new store responds directly to demand for a more diversified fashion offer from our catchment and closely follows several other great additions – such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Kelin and FLANNELS. We know our guests will be thrilled. Here at Blanchardstown, we are experiencing strong demand for space – reflecting the success of investment in the centre over the last few years, as well as the continued resilience of prime physical retail.”
