Serial pharmacy investors Conor and Denise Phelan are continuing a second expansion of their chain of outlets.

Following the closure of one of Cork’s best known stores, concerns have been raised that similar outlets will go out of business if shoppers don’t support indigenous retailers.

WITH some of Dublin’s stores planning to open on St Stephen’s Day, some of the biggest stores in Cork city are planning to follow suit in a bid to generate extra sales after a difficult year for the retail industry.