Talk of Dunnes Stores takeover escalates

THERE is renewed speculation that supermarket giants ASDA is to takeover Dunnes Stores’ 120 outlets in the Republic of Ireland.

A total of 200 managers in 120 stores around the country were informed on Friday afternoon that they are to attend emergency meetings in Dublin and Cork early next week.

The outcome of these meetings could affect 18,000 workers employed by the company. The talks are scheduled to take place in Charleville in Cork on Monday and St Stephen’s Green in Dublin on Tuesday and in other locations later in the week.