Tracing its roots back to 1843 Arnotts is Ireland's oldest department store. Now as a result of recent extension and redevelopment it is also Ireland's largest department store with a selling area of some 300,000 square feet. Its present size sees it ranked in the top five stores in Britain and Ireland, alongside such icons of international retailing as Harrods and Selfridges.

Today Arnotts offers a comprehensive selection of merchandise from fashion to furniture, from footwear to sportswear, from kitchenware to electrical goods, from childrenswear to corporate clothing. In many instances whole floors are dedicated to particular product areas creating a series of spectacular shopping worlds where choice is at an optimum and space, comfort and service ensure a pleasurable experience for the customer.

ARNOTTS PERSONNEL & TRAINING DEPARTMENT

Training & Development

Arnotts policy is to sell quality merchandise and to satisfy fully its customers needs. Company policies are designed to ensure that the Company can attract, recruit, develop and retain people of the type and calibre it requires to achieve this aim. Only by attracting such people can we continue to uphold the valuable trademarks of Arnotts - Courtesy, Efficiency and Application to selling. All of which have enabled us to achieve our present standing in the distributive market.

We also wish to offer all employees the opportunity and means of developing appropriate abilities and skills by making available training and education facilities. We aim to provide all employees with the opportunity to progress within the Company. For those of us who wish to build a long term career with Arnotts, the future prospects are endless. As we continue to expand, new departments are created, new positions become available and prospects for further promotion and development are there for everyone to aim for.

Promotion

It is Arnotts policy to recognise and reward the potential of each individual employee and to encourage personal development and career progression. We will therefore promote internally wherever possible. Equally we recognise that it may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to bring new skills or experience to Arnotts via external recruitment. It is in the Company's interest that the best person for any position be selected. Employees are encouraged to undertake further relevant study especially in management, marketing and accounting etc. For such courses fees may be subsidised by the Company. We advise staff to avail of these career study opportunities.

Customer Service

We at Arnotts aim to exceed Customer Expectations. Our Vision of Arnotts is to be the best and most exciting Department Store in Ireland.

It is our Mission to ensure that Arnotts is the Department Store of first choice for discerning middle market customers who aspire to purchase quality, stylish merchandise at a reasonable price. To give breadth of selection; in an exciting environment; and a level of service exceeding their expectations resulting in a memorable shopping experience.