Cyprus’s supreme court ruled in favour of Dunnes Stores in a dispute over alleged unpaid invoices of €67,000, relating to shipments as far back as 2007.
The French luxury brand’s High Court action against the Irish retailer follows online attention for the similar design of their products.
The developer has had two previous plans for an ambitious apartment complex on land at Chesterfield House stymied by planning delays and a legal challenge. Now, administrative errors see a third bid falter.
Point Village Development argued Dunnes effectively ignored the requirement to fit out an entire anchor unit and instead only fitted out a “small convenience store” occupying "half the size of the penalty box" on a soccer pitch.
The deal will help Paddy McKillen Jr reduce his debt exposure and provides the retailer with a valuable mixed-use development opportunity.
The south Dublin mixed-use property is the most valuable put on the market recently by the development business of Press Up founders Paddy McKillen Jr and Matt Ryan.
Ben Dunne's funeral on Tuesday morning drew crowds of mourners to pay their respects. His son Mark spoke with great love about his dad, his business and the public moments that defined him.
Ben Dunne was a multi-millionaire from the family business at Dunnes Stores, friend and corrupter of politicians and at the centre of a call girl and cocaine scandal. He was also revered by many.
The same-day grocery delivery start-up has raised €18m from backers. However, with the company impacted by the ending of pandemic restrictions and the cost-of-living crisis, it is set to be acquired by Dunnes Stores for a relatively small sum.
An institutional landlord has issued High Court proceedings against Ireland’s largest supermarket chain. This is just the latest in a series of legal actions over the development of a Dublin shopping centre.
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