DIY chain to create 220 jobs
Atlantic, which is part of the Heiton Group, will expand the number of outlets from 13 to 16 over the next two years. New outlets are planned for Wexford, Limerick and Tullamore.
The expansion represents a 10 million investment in Atlantic Homecare by Heitons.
Atlantic Homecare chief Paul Lynch said the new openings are in line with the company’s strategy to service growing consumer demand in the rapidly expanding Irish home improvement market.
“This is a very exciting development for Atlantic Homecare. The creation of three new stores plus our store in Galway, which is the largest Irish-owned DIY and homecare store, will have a positive impact on the Irish economy both through the direct creation of jobs but also through the knock-on effect on the Irish companies who supply 70% of our products,” he said.
He added that the regional expansion strategy is designed to locate new stores in prime, densely populated locations around the country.
Atlantic said the growth in the housing market outside Dublin, coupled with the extension of commuting distances, means the consumer is looking for DIY and homecare outlets located closer to home rather than having to travel to superstores on the outskirts of the capital.
“We are bringing quality products at competitive prices to people on their doorstep,” Mr Lynch said.
