Jonathan Poole, Centre Manager at Merry Hill said: The store offers a wide range of online and offline services such as click & collect, the ability to return digital orders in-store and even self-checkout. This initiative will support nearby schools and non-profits in giving children the tools and opportunities to stay active, while inspiring and teaching a network of ‘Playmakers’ to help make a difference in the community. Nike Unite Merry Hill is dedicated to serving and celebrating the local community through in-and-out-of-store experiences, including Nike’s Made to Play programme. Nike’s Community Ambassador program trains its store employees to be coaches, helping locals connect more closely with sport and each other, getting them geared up and moving. The store is designed to reflect the heart and spirit of the community with design elements that honour local landmarks and athletes. With unrivalled access to the best of Nike, Merry Hill visitors can choose from everyday essentials and fresh seasonal stock that has been locally curated at affordable prices – including athletic footwear, clothing, equipment, and accessories – for men, women, and kids. A regional debut for the global Nike Unite store concept and the first opening within a shopping centre it marks a major milestone for one of the UK’s top 10 retail destinations. The Nike Unite store opened on the Lower Mall yesterday. “Occupancy remains high and we have seen strong footfall since the beginning of the year - as customers visit the centre to enjoy our diverse mix of retail and leisure brands.Merry Hill has welcomed community-focused Nike Unite concept store, a local home court for visitors and the most valuable sport destination for the community. “Alongside a host of other exciting signings over the past 12 months, today’s opening attests to the resilience of Ireland’s retail market and the ‘prime’ space the centre offers. The community focus and experiential element offers something different – and will act as a real draw. A compelling in-store experience is increasingly important to consumers and this new concept speaks directly to that. “We’re incredibly excited that Nike has chosen Blanchardstown Centre for the opening of Ireland’s first Nike Unite store. Sharon Walsh, Leasing Director at Falcon AM, asset managers for Blanchardstown Centre, commented: It will serve to strengthen Blanchardstown’s athleisure offer – situated next door to JD Sports’ flagship store and adjacent to popular brands such as Lifestyle Sports, Skechers and Schuh. Signed on a ten-year lease, the store spans 10,000 sq ft in total and caters to all - stocking Nike’s latest sports, fashion and footwear ranges for men, women, teens and kids. Meanwhile Foróige, Ireland’s leading youth organsiation, offers a range of services from clubs, cafes and various programmes, to encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves and shape the world around them while developing their talents, skills and abilities. Special Olympics is an internationally renowned organisation whose vision is to drive and support a quality year-round sports programme that is embedded in local communities. Nike Unite will be partnering with Special Olympics Ireland and Foróige. With unrivalled access to the best of Nike, all customers and their families will gain access to new season stock that has been locally curated at great prices. Nike Unite Blanchardstown will be a space dedicated to serving and celebrating the community through in-and-out-of-store experiences. Whether it’s supporting local schools and non-profit groups that give children more opportunity to stay active, or the Nike Community Ambassador program that trains store employees to be coaches, Nike is bringing the community together. Nike Unite Blanchardstown encourages everyone to get moving. The store is designed to be a reflection of the heart and spirit of Blanchardstown Centre with design elements that honour local landmarks and local athletes. The service desk offers wide range of online to offline services such as click & collect, digital orders returns and self-service checkout and more. The Nike Unite Blanchardstown Centre store will offer an innovative shopping experience for customers through their Interactive Service Desk. The new store is the latest expression of the global Nike Unite store concept, a local home court for members and the most valuable destination for sport. The unit features an in-store community wall, celebrating Dublin athletes and sporting achievements, as well as local landmarks and partnerships. The first store of its kind in Ireland, aiming to help local people connect with sport. Nike Unite, the latest retail concept from iconic sports brand Nike, today opens its doors at Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin.
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