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Zara Home to open first Irish store at Dundrum Town Centre as Hammerson secures anchor tenant

Author: Archie Villaflores

Spanish homeware brand Zara Home is set to open its first Irish store at Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin, occupying 15,854 sq ft as the anchor brand in the centre's Pembroke District. The opening coincides with a 43 per cent expansion and refurbishment of Zara's existing Dundrum flagship.

Oakleaf Contracts launches modular bathroom pod division with 3,300-unit student accommodation contract

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland construction firm Oakleaf Contracts has launched a dedicated modular manufacturing division specialising in offsite bathroom pod production, operating from a 65,000 sq ft facility in Lancaster.

Circle K reopens refurbished Shannon store after €900,000 investment in expanded retail fit-out

Author: Archie Villaflores

Circle K Ireland has reopened its refurbished Shannon store following an investment of over €900,000, delivering an expanded food, drinks and mobility offering for local customers. The redevelopment has created three new jobs and retained 12 existing roles in the Shannon community.

Pardgroup Ireland announced as Gold Sponsor of Fit Out Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Pardgroup Ireland, the specialist retail and field marketing experience company, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the Fit Out Awards 2026, bringing end-to-end project expertise spanning concept, production, and in-store activation across premium and luxury brand environments to Ireland's premier fit out recognition programme. The partnership reflects Pardgroup's commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality commercial interior experiences globally, ahead of the awards gala on 25 November 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road.

Giuseppe Parito named as judge for Fit Out Awards UK 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Giuseppe Parito, Director of Commercial Architecture and Interiors at Studio Seilern Architects, joins the judging panel for the Fit Out Awards UK 2026, bringing over 25 years of multidisciplinary experience across commercial interior design, workplace fit out, and interior architecture spanning projects in Italy, the UK, and international markets.

Ireland’s €4.55 Billion Campus Capital Programme Is a Fit Out Opportunity That Runs to 2030

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Irish Government’s €41 million Devolved Capital Grant for 2026/2027 will fund refurbishment, energy efficiency, and accessibility works across 19 higher education institutions. For Ireland’s commercial interiors and fit out sector, it represents an underserved but consistently funded pipeline.

JLL Thailand delivers 26,000 sq m Agoda office campus across seven floors at One Bangkok

Author: Archie Villaflores

Property adviser JLL Thailand has delivered a 26,000 sq m, seven-floor office campus for travel platform Agoda at One Bangkok, completed over 18 months. The fit-out incorporates hybrid working infrastructure, staff wellness amenities and sustainability measures.

Morris and Spottiswood reports record £231 million revenue as southern England expansion pays off

Author: Archie Villaflores

Scottish fit-out and refurbishment contractor Morris and Spottiswood has reported record revenue of £231 million for the year to December 2025, a rise of approximately one third. This comes as the Glasgow-based firm expanded into southern England and secured new national framework appointments.

Jervis Shopping Centre seeks planning permission to convert eight-year vacant unit into restaurant space

Author: Archie Villaflores

The operator of Dublin's Jervis Shopping Centre has applied to Dublin City Council to convert a 1,400 sq m first-floor retail unit, vacant since 2018, into restaurant space. The application reflects the centre's 30 per cent vacancy rate and declining annual footfall.

SAS International joins Fit Out Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor

Author: Archie Villaflores

SAS International has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the Fit Out Awards 2026, bringing specialist ceiling design and manufacturing expertise to the programme ahead of the awards gala on 25 November at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road. The partnership reflects SAS International's alignment with organisations driving innovation, acoustic performance, and design excellence across Ireland's fit out sector.

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Fit Out Conference 2026

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Fit Out Awards 2026

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Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road

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