Dobbies has opened a new 110,000 sq ft flagship store at The Junction, Antrim, its second venture in Northern Ireland.
The new store has created 120 new jobs, making it one of the largest employers in the Antrim and Newtownabbey borough. The store was opened by TV presenter, Pamela Ballantine, along with deputy mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, councillor Rosie Kinnear; Dobbies ceo, David Robinson; Dobbies Antrim general manager, Ken Ferguson and operations manager, Jenny Campbell; and The Junction landlord, Alastair Coulson.
Dobbies also welcomed school children and their families through the doors following the announcement of a partnership between the retailer and local SEN school, Riverside.
The new store offers an outdoor and indoor plant area, as well as seasonal items, pet, gift and toy departments, as well as a cookshop, and home decor area, a food hall, soft play area and new restaurant and coffee shop.
Dobbie ceo, David Robinson, said: “I’d like to share a huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in this project. It’s been amazing to see so many colleagues from across the business supporting the local team, and we’re proud to have created so many jobs in the local area.
“I’d also like to thank everyone from the local community who has been so helpful and made us feel so welcome. We hope visitors to The Junction enjoy this fantastic Dobbies’ experience and we look forward to building on the strong relationships with our Junction neighbours and the wider Antrim community.”
