Celebrations as JYSK opens its doors in Athlone

JYSK, the Danish retailer, opened a new store in the midlands in Athlone yesterday (Thursday). Located at the Arcadia Retail Park, the new store will bring the total of JYSK stores in Ireland to 17. The Scandinavian inspired retail store will create 12-15 new jobs.

JYSK (pronounced YOOSK) is well known for high quality, on trend products for the home, from the bedroom to the garden. The brand has also enjoyed a worldwide reputation for expertise and knowledge with their Scandinavian sleeping culture and specialises in high quality sleeping products – from mattresses, duvets and pillows to bed frames and bases.

The store will open from 10am - 6pm daily. The company’s other Irish locations include joining Dundalk, Naas, Drogheda, Dublin, Youghal, Navan, Portlaoise, Waterford (only XL store in Ireland), Ashbourne, Sligo, Limerick, Carlow, Thurles and Tralee. The new store is located at Arcadia Retail Park, Athlone.

Speaking about the opening, store manager Suzanne Kehoe says: “We are delighted to open a new store in Co Westmeath. As one of the first employees when JYSK first opened in Ireland, I can’t wait to welcome the new customers in the Athlone store. We’ve so many new products arriving this season, from gorgeous garden lounge sets to beautiful Scandi inspired homewares”.

JYSK offers an extensive range of products for the home, from the bedroom to the garden, and at great prices. JYSK’s Scandinavian design ethic and stylish approach to interiors has made the brand known and loved across the world.