Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Dunnes Stores shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Dunnes Stores offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Dunnes Stores at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Dunnes Stores? Wrong! If the Dunnes Stores is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Dunnes Stores then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Dunnes Stores? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Dunnes Stores and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Dunnes Stores wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Dunnes Stores then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Dunnes Stores site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Dunnes Stores, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Dunnes Stores, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox_Company | company_name = Dunnes Stores|
company_logo = ] |
company_type = Private [unlimited company |
company_slogan = "''Always Better Value''" |
foundation = 1944 in [Cork (city) |
location = [Dublin |
key_people = [Frank Dunne (Managing Director)|
num_employees = 18,000 |
industry = [Retail |
products = Groceries, textiles, etc. |
revenue = |
homepage =
http://www.dunnesstores.com www.dunnesstores.com
-->
Dunnes Stores is a supermarket and clothing retail chain based in the
Republic of Ireland.
The chain primarily sells food,
clothes and
household wares. In addition to its main customer base in the
Republic of Ireland and
Northern Ireland, the chain has operations in
Great Britain and Spain. The format of the chain's stores is very similar to that of the British company
Marks and Spencer, with a grocery supermarket operating alongside a clothing/textiles store. The grocery operation only operates in Irish stores, although some limited grocery ranges can be found in the Spanish stores. However some stores contain only textiles, while some (more rarely) contain only a supermarket. The company is famous for its St. Bernard label. This has declined in usage in recent years however, with "St. Bernard" largely being displaced by "Dunnes Stores" on drapery products .
History
The chain was founded in 1944 in Cork by Ben Dunne, Snr, as a clothing retailer. The food side of the business began in the 1960s. The company opened the first Irish out-of-town shopping centre at
Cornelscourt, Co. Dublin, in 1966.
The company is particularly known for the lockout (industry) /
Strike action from 1982 to
1986. Members of IDATU (the retail workers
Trade union) refused to handle goods sourced from apartheid
South Africa. Neither side would give way and the dispute only came to an end when the Irish Government made imports from South Africa illegal.
On 12 July
2007 the company opened a new flagship textiles-only store in Henry Street (Dublin),
Dublin. This store is branded simply as "Dunnes" on external signage rather than "Dunnes Stores", as is the company's store at
Citywest, opened in
September 2007. As of yet no moves have been made to rebrand existing stores and advertising still refers to to Dunnes Stores.
in
Letterkenny, County Donegal,
Limerick
Ownership
The company is not publicly listed - instead it is controlled by a family-owned trust. It is not even a private limited company by shares, hence it does not have to file accounts, but does not have limited liability either. Ben Dunne (junior) was for a long time in a senior position until a
1992 scandal involving drugs and prostitutes, which led to an internal feud which forced his withdrawal. Today two of his siblings, Frank Dunne and Margaret Heffernan, are in charge of the company.
The Dunne Family, who own the company are amongst the richest people in the island of Ireland. Margaret Heffernan, for example, is Ireland's second richest woman with assets of €603 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2006.
The company is in the midst of changing over to the next generation of the Dunne family, both Margaret Heffernan and her brother Frank Dunne are giving their shares in phases to their children. Sharon McMahon, niece of Frank Dunne and Margaret Heffernan is also becoming a significant player, having bought out her brother's shares in the company.
Competition
Dunnes Stores' main domestic competitors in the supermarket business are
Tesco Ireland, SuperValu (Ireland), and Superquinn. In clothing, their rivals include
Penneys (Primark), Marks and Spencer, Arnotts, and Debenhams.
See also
External links
{{Infobox_Company | company_name = Dunnes Stores|
company_logo = ] |
company_type = Private [unlimited company |
company_slogan = "''Always Better Value''" |
foundation = 1944 in [Cork (city) |
location = [Dublin |
key_people = [Frank Dunne (Managing Director)|
num_employees = 18,000 |
industry = [Retail |
products = Groceries, textiles, etc. |
revenue = |
homepage = http://www.dunnesstores.com www.dunnesstores.com
-->
Dunnes Stores is a supermarket and clothing retail chain based in the Republic of Ireland.
The chain primarily sells
food, clothes and
household wares. In addition to its main customer base in the
Republic of Ireland and
Northern Ireland, the chain has operations in
Great Britain and Spain. The format of the chain's stores is very similar to that of the British company
Marks and Spencer, with a grocery supermarket operating alongside a clothing/textiles store. The grocery operation only operates in Irish stores, although some limited grocery ranges can be found in the Spanish stores. However some stores contain only textiles, while some (more rarely) contain only a supermarket. The company is famous for its St. Bernard label. This has declined in usage in recent years however, with "St. Bernard" largely being displaced by "Dunnes Stores" on drapery products .
History
The chain was founded in 1944 in Cork by Ben Dunne, Snr, as a clothing retailer. The food side of the business began in the 1960s. The company opened the first Irish out-of-town shopping centre at
Cornelscourt, Co. Dublin, in 1966.
The company is particularly known for the lockout (industry) /
Strike action from 1982 to 1986. Members of IDATU (the retail workers Trade union) refused to handle goods sourced from
apartheid South Africa. Neither side would give way and the dispute only came to an end when the Irish Government made imports from South Africa illegal.
On
12 July 2007 the company opened a new flagship textiles-only store in Henry Street (Dublin), Dublin. This store is branded simply as "Dunnes" on external signage rather than "Dunnes Stores", as is the company's store at Citywest, opened in
September 2007. As of yet no moves have been made to rebrand existing stores and advertising still refers to to Dunnes Stores.
in
Letterkenny, County Donegal,
Limerick
Ownership
The company is not publicly listed - instead it is controlled by a family-owned trust. It is not even a private limited company by shares, hence it does not have to file accounts, but does not have limited liability either. Ben Dunne (junior) was for a long time in a senior position until a
1992 scandal involving drugs and prostitutes, which led to an internal feud which forced his withdrawal. Today two of his siblings, Frank Dunne and Margaret Heffernan, are in charge of the company.
The Dunne Family, who own the company are amongst the richest people in the island of Ireland. Margaret Heffernan, for example, is Ireland's second richest woman with assets of €603 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2006.
The company is in the midst of changing over to the next generation of the Dunne family, both Margaret Heffernan and her brother Frank Dunne are giving their shares in phases to their children. Sharon McMahon, niece of Frank Dunne and Margaret Heffernan is also becoming a significant player, having bought out her brother's shares in the company.
Competition
Dunnes Stores' main domestic competitors in the supermarket business are
Tesco Ireland,
SuperValu (Ireland), and Superquinn. In clothing, their rivals include Penneys (Primark),
Marks and Spencer,
Arnotts, and Debenhams.
See also
External links
Dunnes Stores - Better Value on Fashion, Men's, Women's, Kids ...
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