A new menswear store has officially opened in Lisburn city centre,
with a celebrity appearance drawing hundreds of fans to Market Square
at the weekend.
Shane Lynch, best known as a member of Boyzone, joined Ben Ofoedu of
Phats & Small to launch the new Bank Menswear store in the heart of
Lisburn.
Located at 40–42 Market Square, the new shop specialises in men’s
suits and occasion wear, expanding the retail offering within the city
centre. The store will also stock a wide selection of budget-friendly
perfumes and aftershaves from the Amen Inspired By fragrance range.
Shane Lynch described Amen as “the people’s brand”, with the store
carrying more than 80 different “Amen Heaven Scent” fragrances for men
and women.
Hundreds of Boyzone fans turned out for the official opening, giving
them the chance to meet Lynch and Ofoedu and receive free samples of
the new fragrances.
The launch was also attended by the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh
Amanda Grehan and Claire Kemp, who welcomed the new addition to the
local retail sector.
Mayor Grehan said it was encouraging to see new businesses choosing to
locate in the city centre.
“It was a pleasure to attend the opening of Bank Menswear today,” she
said. “It is encouraging to see new businesses choosing to locate in
Lisburn City Centre. I wish the team every success in their new
venture.”
Councillor Kemp, Chair of the council’s Regeneration and Growth
Committee, said new businesses help strengthen the vibrancy of the
city centre.
“I was delighted to attend the opening and to welcome Bank Menswear to
Market Square,” she said. “New businesses play an important role in
strengthening the vibrancy of our city centre and it is great to see
continued investment in Lisburn.”