Cummins Sports Exits Cork City Centre Flagship Store After Three Decades
WELL-KNOWN Irish sports retailer Cummins Sports has placed its flagship store on North Main Street in Cork City up for sale, with a guide price of €1.2 million. The move signals a strategic shift for the family-run business, focusing on shopping centre locations, regional outlets, and its online presence.
The property is also available for lease at an annual rent of €100,000, according to selling agents Cushman & Wakefield and Behan, Irwin, Gosling as reported by the Irish Examiner.
Strategic Repositioning
This decision marks the end of a 30-year presence on North Main Street. Cummins Sports will concentrate on its stores in Douglas Court, Blackpool Shopping Centre, Fermoy, and Midleton, as well as expanding its e-commerce platform. The company previously withdrew from its Princes Street location in 2023.
Property Details
The North Main Street store is a substantial commercial building spanning 8,100 sq ft over two floors. It features a large yard accessible from Cornmarket Street, offering parking for approximately 14 cars. The ground floor retail unit measures approximately 4,054 sq ft, with ceiling heights of 3.86m. The 3,941 sq ft first floor has been used for storage and includes canteen and toilet facilities. Annual rates for the property are €21,181.
Historical Significance and Brand Legacy
Founded by GAA star Kevin Cummins, who captained the Cork minor hurling team to All-Ireland victory in 1964, Cummins Sports has deep roots in Cork’s sporting community. The North Main Street store, which opened in 1996, was known for its innovative retail presentation and hosting live DJ events according to the Irish Examiner.
Agent Perspectives
Philip Horgan of Cushman & Wakefield and Cearbhall Behan of Behan, Irwin, Gosling jointly represent the sale. They highlighted the property’s location in a vibrant trading area and its development potential. Horgan noted the open-plan layout and ceiling height would appeal to retailers, while Behan emphasized the vehicular access and parking as exceptional advantages for a city centre premises as reported by the Irish Examiner.
Contact Information
Interested parties can contact:
- Philip Horgan, Cushman & Wakefield: philip.horgan@cushwake.ie, 087 9691018
- Cearbhall Behan, Behan, Irwin, Gosling: cbehan@bigproperty.ie, 087 4199881
For online queries, Cummins Sports customer service can be reached at weborders@cumminssports.ie, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm according to the Cummins Sports website.