Northern Ireland Region of Shopping Centres
The Northern Ireland Region of Shopping Centres (NIRSC) was founded in 1989 to promote the shopping centre industry as an integral part of the community in Northern Ireland. It continues to function today.[1]
The group is also responsible for offering contacts and communications between the two dozen shopping centres that operate in the province. Its board and membership are made up of many managers and operators of Ulster's largest shopping centres.
The group's website also operates as an information hub for activities across Northern Ireland as well as offering several interactive features and listings of all shopping complexes in the province.
The 2004 Awards
In 2004 the group held an award ceremony to award the best in the industry. The following awards were given,.[2]
- Best facilities & Customer service - Forestside Shopping Centre
- Best Community investment - Connswater Shopping Centre
- Best refurbishment/Expansion - Abbey Centre
- Best car park - Flagship
- Best advertising campaign - Forestside Shopping Centre/ The Quays
- Best overall marketing for a shopping centre - Connswater Shopping Centre
- Best retailer in a shopping centre - New Look
- Shopping centre manager of the year - Michael O'Hagan
- Best shopping centre - Foyleside
- Outstanding Service to the Shopping Centre Industry - Kevin Milhench
- Best Event - Park Centre