JYSK gets approval to open further Midlands store

JYSK, the popular Scandinavian homewares and furniture chain, has been given planning approval to open a store in Tullamore.

The Danish retailer had sought planning permission for a change of use of the former Argos store, Unit D, at Tullamore Retail Park in Cloncollig to a retail warehouse.

Offaly County Council granted planning permission for the project on Tuesday last, subject to ten conditions.

JYSK (pronounced YOOSK) now has 24 stores across Ireland, after rapid expansion in recent years. It has stores in both Athlone and Portlaoise.

The company sought approval for the change of use of an “existing catalogue retail store” to retail warehouse.

The changes involve alterations to the internal layout, and the increase retail area on the ground floor through the removal of back office areas.

The existing store covers some 1,429 square metres.

Argos closed its Tullamore store in June 2023, as part of a decision to leave the Republic of Ireland.

JYSK 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 bedframes and bases.