Menarys officially opens a second outlet at Lesley Bloomfield Shopping Centre, with the new opening trading alongside its long-established Bangor Main Street store

One of Northern Ireland’s best-known homegrown department store brands has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a new store in Bangor.

Menarys opened a 4,000sq ft shop at Lesley Bloomfield Shopping Centre this morning (Thursday), welcoming eagerly awaiting customers and marking the latest addition to its growing store network.

Founded in 1923 in County Tyrone, Menarys has developed into one of the region’s most established department store names and now operates 25 stores across Ireland, including two locations in Bangor.

The new opening comes alongside its long-standing Main Street store, which will remain fully operational, with both branches trading side by side to serve local shoppers.

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The company first announced plans for the expansion earlier last month, confirming that the new store would also create additional employment opportunities.

Announcing the move in March, the company confirmed: “Our Main Street, Bangor store will continue to operate as normal. With two Bangor locations open, shopping with us just got easier.”

The team at Lesley Bloomfield Shopping Centre also welcomed the addition, adding: “We are very excited to welcome them.”

Menarys managing director Stephen McCammon said the new store reflects the company’s continued commitment to North Down, where it has traded for decades.

He said the expansion would allow Menarys to reach new customers while continuing to serve its loyal existing base, with both Bangor stores working alongside each other.

A social media post today Menarys added: “We’re officially OPEN! Menarys is now open at Lesley Bloomfield — and we’re so excited to welcome you in!

“Come and explore fashion, footwear, homeware and so much more, all under one roof. We can’t wait to see you!

The new outlet features a wide range of fashion, accessories, cookshop items and bed linen, along with the retailer’s Voyage luggage collection.

To mark the opening, shoppers were treated to in-store promotions, including discounts, prize giveaways, games and the chance to win a £200 shopping voucher.