Dealz to open 10 stores, add 300 jobs

Discount retailer Dealz has announced the opening of 10 additional stores and the creation of 300 new jobs here.

The chain, which is owned by the British firm Poundland, said it is investing a further €4.5m here over the next 12 months to open the stores.

A spokeswoman said the new stores are in addition to three which have been opened in the last few weeks — Wexford, Dundalk, and a second store for Cork.