Retailer ‘gaining market share in Ireland’

British department store operator Debenhams has said it is gaining market share in Ireland, despite the continuing difficult trading conditions.

The company entered the Irish market in 2006, via its acquisition of Roche’s Stores, and currently operates 15 stores on the island of Ireland — 11 of which are located in the Republic.

“The Republic of Ireland continues to be a difficult market, as evidenced by depressed consumer sentiment, but we believe we are gaining market share,” management said.