A shop unit that traditionally would have been swamped by frantic, last-minute male shoppers seeking luxury Valentine Day gifts is now itself seeking proposals, and courting a new relationship.

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.

SAVILLE Menswear won the Cork Business of the Year Award on Saturday night.

ONE of the largest menswear stores in Europe, situated in the heart of Cork city, was yesterday announced as the third quarter winner of the Cork Business Association business of the year award.