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Food retailer Iceland set to open in Portlaoise next week

Food retailer Iceland will open its newest store in Gandon Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise on Tuesday, April 24. This marks the third Iceland store opening this year for the retailer.

The new store opening brings 37 new jobs to Portlaoise and is the biggest Iceland store in the country spanning 19,000sq. ft.

The new store stocks everything for the weekly family shop – from frozen food and fresh produce to a chilled goods range and household essentials.

The first store in Laois will feature a fresh in-store bakery and coffee station.

Iceland is home to over 2,000 branded fresh and frozen grocery products and is proud to support Irish with more than 35 local suppliers – all at great prices, in addition to being the exclusive stockist of the Slimming World range in Ireland.

Ron Metcalfe, Managing Director of Iceland Ireland commented, “Tuesday marks the official opening of Iceland Portlaoise and we are delighted to welcome new customers through the doors to experience all that Iceland has to offer at our new flagship store.

“This is our third store opening this year in Ireland and we have had a great response from customers across the county for this new store. 2018 is a big year for us and we’re excited to see the store numbers grow continuously as well as welcoming new colleagues to the Iceland family.”

Caroline Devine, Store Manager of Iceland Portlaoise said, “I am delighted to be a part of the first Iceland store in Laois and really looking forward to meeting new customers, and of course, bringing them the wide range of products and great savings that are available at Iceland.”

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