ALTHOUGH it had a closing down sale lately, Xtra Vision at SkyCourt is not in fact closing.
SkyCourt manager Pat Kelly said, “This is a welcome boost for SkyCourt. It would have been a devastating blow to lose Xtra-vision as an anchor tenant. We knew that the Shannon store has always traded well and that’s why the landlord worked closely with the new owners throughout the receivership process to convince them of this fact.
“We are delighted that our efforts have been fruitful and look forward to seeing a new vibrancy and exciting developments at the Shannon store, which is now undergoing a refit to recommence trading.”
He also said that Senator Tony Mulcahy had campaigned strongly to keep the store open.
Welcoming the news, Senator Mulcahy said; “The decision by Xtra-vision to remain at Shannon demonstrates the value of shopping local. Even during the scale-down period, Shannon consumers stuck with a local outlet as opposed to going elsewhere. All SkyCourt shops need this level of local support. New stores will only decide to locate at SkyCourt if they can be assured of trade. We may all have a wish list of shops we’d like to see at SkyCourt but the reality is, no amount of promotion will convince them to do so if there isn’t sufficient footfall.”
Owen Ryan has been a journalist with the Clare Champion since 2007, having previously worked with a number of other publications in Limerick, Cork and Galway. His first book will be published in December 2024.