Type
Business expansion
Country
Ireland
Region
Southern and Eastern; South-West (IRL);
Location of affected unit(s)
Cork
Sector
Retail
Wholesale Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles
Wholesale Trade, Except Of Motor Vehicles And Motorcycles
46 - Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles

300 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
18 October 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2008

Description

Cork-based wholesale food distribution company Barry Group has announced the creation of 300 jobs over the coming months, as part of a significant expansion. The Barry Group operates the Costcutter and Quik Pick brands. The target for 2008 is the opening of 22 new stores, leading to the creation of 300 jobs.


Sources

  • 20 October 2008: The Irish Examiner

Citation

Eurofound (2008), Barry Group, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 67257, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/67257.