Tesco to invest in its convenience stores – Tesco Express across Ireland
Tesco Ireland plans to spend €80 million this year on eight new store openings, extensive refits and refurbishment upgrades. The investment will be used to open new Express stores, carry out significant upgrade projects for 50 stores, and for maintenance across the store network.
The news comes as Tesco Ireland gets set to open its 167th store on Scholarstown Road, at Two Oaks, Rathfarnham, in South Dublin on 7 September. Three more Express stores will open in Dublin by the end of the year, as well as other stores in Cork and Waterford.
Geoff Byrne, chief operating office, Tesco Ireland, said, “We have an ambitious development strategy for the business and are very excited to be expanding our Tesco Express model.
“We remain as committed as ever to delivering a rewarding shopping experience for our customers, which offers real value,” he added.
The Tesco Express model is proving very successful in urban settings and reflects evolving consumer demand for greater convenient shopping opportunities in high footfall areas.
