Retail

Centra to open 20 new stores in 2024 as revenue climbs above €2 billion

The new outlets will add 500 employees on top of the 12,000 already working for the retailer

Ian Allen, managing director of Centra, warned that rising costs were still creating a challenging environment for business. Picture: Sally MacMonagle

Centra has announced plans to open 20 new stores over the course of the next year, creating 500 new jobs.

The expansion will bring the number of Centra locations in Ireland to 516 and forms part of the retailer’s €27 million store expansion programme, which will also see the revamp of 40 other Centra locations.

The retailer said it has invested almost €100 million over the last five years in updating and refreshing 355 stores ...