Fears for future of Belfast shopping centre as big brand pulls out

And estate agents open new branch in Co Down [Belfast Telegraph]( Tuesday, 09 January 2024 [Weekly Business Digest]( [premium] [Major retailer pulls out of struggling Belfast shopping centre with staff fearing for future of site](   [Margaret Canning] Margaret Canning Business Editor Welcome to this week’s Business Telegraph, It's been suffering from the loss of tenants for many years, now Connswater Shopping Centre in east Belfast is [losing Sports Direct]( in one of its biggest setbacks of late. Meanwhile, a report on commercial property transactions has shown that retail asset deals led the way in 2023 - but we have a look at the trend for conversions [from offices to residences](. Niall Davis speaks to Flávia Gouveia about overhauling his [Mexican restaurant Cú]( and introducing a lower-price menu. I've spoken to [Nick Coburn of Ulster Carpets]( about carpeting every casino in Vegas, and his royal appointment in Westminster Abbey for the coronation. And directors at estate agents [Ulster Property Sales]( have launched a 13th branch in Northern Ireland. Chris and Rachel Smyth say they are anticipating a strong market this year. Exciting times for [Andor Technology in west Belfast]( as it plans a £15m expansion as profits and turnover go up. And in our opinion section, [Paul Gosling]( looks at the challenges in the way of public sector reform. Thank you, and see you next week, Margaret Top Stories [premium] [NI office conversions are driven by ‘huge demand’ for housing](   [premium] [Belfast Mexican eatery to launch new ‘low-cost’ menu](   [Belfast-based scientific camera firm in £15m expansion as it reports rising turnover and profits](   [Tesco holds top spot as NI’s favourite supermarket](   [NI estate agents open new branch in Co Down as strong year anticipated](   [Sale of prime property site in Dublin lifts McMullans’ Maxol profits](   [B&M’s Christmas sales grow as dozens of stores open](   --------------------------------------------------------------- YOU MIGHT LIKE --------------------------------------------------------------- Interview [Premium] [From Portadown to Las Vegas: How family business Ulster Carpets got off the ground in America]( Opinion [Changing workforce culture is the biggest challenge of all](   What do you think of this email? [Positive]( [Positive]( [Negative]( [Negative]( [belfasttelegraph]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Facebook]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This email is from Belfast Telegraph part of Mediahuis UK Ltd. You received this email because you have signed up for the Belfast Telegraph Business Newsletter. [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Statement]( | [Cookie Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright - 2024 All Rights Reserved