Tesco Letterkenny set for upgrade as retailer announces €80m national investment

Tesco in Letterkenny will undergo refurbishment and refit as part of a major property investment announced by the retailer.

The company employs 13,000 people across Ireland and has announced plans to spend €80 million this year on new store openings, extensive store refit and refurbishment upgrade programmes, and ongoing maintenance of its growing property portfolio.

This significant expenditure figure underpins Tesco’s continued strong commitment to the Irish retail market. The investment will be used to open eight new Express stores, carry out significant upgrade projects for 50 stores, and for maintenance across the store network.

The details of the investment come as the retailer is set to open its 167th store in South Dublin on September 7. The eight new Express stores will create jobs in local communities, as well as internal role transfers for existing colleagues, and will also open up new management and career opportunities.

Tesco Ireland Chief Operating Officer, Geoff Byrne, says the strong pipeline of store openings and planned refurbishments spells good news for customers.

He said: “We have an ambitious development strategy for the business and are very excited to be expanding our Tesco Express model. We remain as committed as ever to delivering a rewarding shopping experience for our customers, which offers real value. Our Tesco Express model is proving very successful in urban settings and reflects evolving consumer demand for greater convenient shopping opportunities in high footfall areas, while our store upgrades will breathe new life into our existing store network.”