Australia’s largest pharmacy retailer has opened its first European store in Dublin’s Westend Shopping Park, creating 30 jobs.
Chemist Warehouse is a market leader in Australia, offering discounted prices for pharmaceutical & health products. The company operates over 460 stores – employing over 8,000 staff across Australia, New Zealand and China.
The retailer has taken 5,000 sq. ft. of space in Westend Shopping Park and is understood to have agreed deals on two other Dublin locations, to open in 2021, with plans to roll out across the country after that.
A spokesperson for Chemist Warehouse commented:
“Ireland was always going to be a great fit for Chemist Warehouse, with similar demographics to Australia. We saw an opportunity to give the Irish customer affordable healthcare and leading brands at the best price. We didn’t anticipate arriving in Ireland just as a pandemic hit, however, now more than ever, consumers want the best value possible. We opened our doors a month ago and since then we have seen the Irish public really embrace Chemist Warehouse as a one-stop-shop for all their healthcare and beauty needs. We can’t wait to grow the number of stores in Ireland over the next couple of years and truly become the House of Wellness in Ireland.”
The deal was brokered by Savills on behalf of Chemist Warehouse.
Kevin Sweeney, Director at Savills Ireland commented:
“For a ground-breaking retailer such as Chemist Warehouse to choose Ireland as their first European market is genuinely exciting. It is a great boost to the entire retail market to see a new brand push ahead with store openings given the current conditions.
We know how strongly this brand trades in Australia and how it is a proven attraction for all customers. We think Chemist Warehouse will soon be a household name with Irish consumers and we are delighted to be part of making that happen.”
Situated in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Westend is one of Ireland’s leading retail parks and home to many well-known retailers such as the Nike Factory Store, Argos, Next, Lidl and Laura Ashley to name a few and is easily accessible by both public transport, and private transport – with 600 complimentary car parking spaces.