A BRIEF HISTORY OF MOFFITTS
After leaving home at 14, Leslie Moffitt embarked on learning his trade in Ireland and Canada, before catching a bus to Sligo with just a bicycle and a suitcase in hand. Renting 20 Market Street, H. L. Moffitt traded in menswear and boyswear from 1952, for 24 years. In 1976 Leslie bought J & R Good, O`Connell Street (locally known as Goods), establishing Moffitts of Sligo.
Moffitts Department Store was driven forward, despite difficult economic times, and in 1983 grew further when Leslie bought the business next door, ‘Johnny Harts’. In the late 1980s, his son Howard joined the family business and is now managing director. The shop was further extended to the rear gaining access and frontage onto Tobergal Lane including a new first floor sales area dedicated to Interior Designs.
Sadly Leslie passed away in 2008, but his independent family business continues to stand proudly on O’Connell Street. From humble beginnings, Moffitts offer customers a number of departments; mens and ladies fashions, lingerie, footwear, accessories, homeware and Interior Design and school uniforms.
MOFFITTS MISSION STATEMENT
To satisfy the needs of our customers by offering a comprehensive choice in each of our departments. We aim to provide an array of quality products at competitive prices, attended by courteous and knowledgeable staff, giving a welcoming, friendly environment to all who shop with us.
OUR BRAND AND PRODUCTS
The Moffitts brand is generated through our ethos of trust, reliability and friendliness towards our customers. We are here to help all our customers, be they new or regular, and consistently strive to provide the best care to all.
Our team of buyers select products, based on market trends and listening to what customers are looking for. Sourced from Europe, the UK, and where possible, Irish suppliers. Being conscious of our environmental impact, many products are eco-friendly and sustainable, include organic cottons, natural and vegan materials.
We have lots of unique items to offer a wide demographic of people. Through a presence on social media and our website, we hope to provide an opportunity for our customers to select the products they love from their preferred source.