New Robinson’s Shoes outlet store to open at historic Kelly’s Coal offices

Carrickfergus business Robinson’s Shoes is launching a new outlet store at the site of the recently-restored Kelly’s Coal offices.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Feb 2020, 11:54 BST
Robin Stewart of Robinson's Shoes.Robin Stewart of Robinson's Shoes.
Robin Stewart of Robinson's Shoes.

The move represents an investment of around £350k, creating four new part-time roles alongside the nine members of staff currently employed by the company.

Robinson’s Shoemakers was established in the town in 1954, starting life as a humble shoe repair shop.

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The shoe retailer now has an industry-leading online presence, shipping luxury footwear all over the world.

The outlet is sited at the former Kelly's coal offices.The outlet is sited at the former Kelly's coal offices.
The outlet is sited at the former Kelly's coal offices.

Robinson’s opened its second store in the prestigious Queen’s Arcade, Belfast in July 2018 and following its success is now relocating from its current premises in West Street to the historic castle-front location.

CEO and Carrickfergus man, Robin Stewart said: “We’ve always remained loyal to our Carrickfergus roots. The Kelly’s Coal building has been a landmark in the town for over a century, so when the opportunity came up for us to rent this historic building and simultaneously launch our outlet store it was too good to pass up. We’re extremely excited about this new venture and as a local company are proud to be supporting regeneration in the town.”

The Kelly’s Coal office has recently undergone an extensive restoration project with funds from the Carrickfergus Townscape Heritage Initiative, supported by Heritage Lottery Funding and Mid and East Antrim Council.

The new outlet will open on Monday, March 2 at 10am. It will stock end of line styles from high-end footwear brands such as Barker, Dubarry, Steptronic and R.M. Williams.

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