Dunnes Stores

Dunnes Stores is a chain of department stores which was established in 1944 by Ben Dunne. The headquarters is based in Dublin, Ireland.

The firm operates 142 stores in the following countries: Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK and Spain.

In addition to running an online shop offering both food and non-food items, Dunnes Stores has launched another online store providing groceries only. This new store provides home delivery to South Dublin currently. 

Dunnes Stores employs approx. 15 000 people and in 2020, the company achieved a turnover of €4 billion, experiencing a rise of €400 million compared to the previous year. Furthermore, its online sales alone amounted to €61 million in 2020.

The products are categorized as follows:

• Drinks: beverages like soft drinks and juices.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: poultry, lamb, steak, etc. 
• Dairy: a variety of cheese and desserts
• Frozen Food: products like ice-cream and dessert
• Savory Grocery: products including chips and sauces
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, breakfast cereals, jam, etc.
• Household: stain remover, toilet paper, detergent, etc.

 

Dunnes Stores has launched its own labels which include:

• Dunnes Stores: a range of pre-cooked products
• Simply Better: a range of gourmet products

 

Dunnes Stores has its own buying team which sources products for all its stores in various product categories. The team sources both brands and products for its private labels, ensuring that the chain keeps up with the latest trends on the market. 

The firm deals with local Irish suppliers to offer customers the best quality products.

As far as the logistics solutions are concerned, the firm partnered with Pulse logistics which is an Irish supply chain management company. Through this partnership, the company is able to deliver goods efficiently. 

Its online shop can be accessed on www.dunnesstores.com/

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