Discount retailer announces 100 jobs and 12 new stores

DISCOUNT retailer Euro General Retail has announced the creation of more than 100 jobs and confirmed the opening of a further 12 stores.

The company operates a network of discount €2 or less shops across the country and owner and chief executive Charlie O’Loughlin said yesterday that it is the firm’s first expansion since 2007.

Mr O’Loughlin said the new stores will open between now and September with 50% in Dublin and the remainder outside the capital.