Dairygold to open 30 homeware stores

THE move by Dairygold Co-op to establish a chain of 30 DIY/homeware stores over the next three years will create increased competition in the €500 million-a-year retail market place.

Woodies, Atlantic Homecare, Home Base and B&Q are the main players in the sector where Dairygold has a €50m (10%) share.

The new chain of franchise and company stores aims to have a turnover of €100m within three years, establishing it in the top three of the DIY/homeware market.