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Irish Post
13-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Post
Penneys' 'iconic' Limerick store gets €5m overhaul
PENNEY'S 'iconic' O'Connell Street store in Limerick has been given a €5m overhaul as part of a €250m investment programme in stores across Ireland. The revamp of the store, which opened its doors in 1980, follows a similar refurbishment at the company's O'Connell Street branch in Dublin and several other regional locations. The company also plans to extend its Dooradoyle store in Co. Limerick next year, with redevelopments planned in Portlaoise and Ennis in the coming months. Fintan Costello, Head of Penneys Ireland and Northern Ireland, said the renovation of the Limerick O'Connell Street store was 'our way of saying thank you to our customers and colleagues in Limerick for their loyalty over the years'. One fifth of the store's 164 employees have more than 20 years of service, including two colleagues who have worked for Penneys for 45 years. 'Fresh, modern and easier to shop' The refurbishment — which took place at nights with a team of 40 contractors — is the biggest at the store in more than two decades. The newly-revamped store spans 25,000 sq. ft across two shopping floors and includes significant upgrades to key customer areas and the addition of new fashion and interior ranges. The brighter, easier-to-navigate space boasts new flooring and lighting throughout, better signage and branding and 12 new self-checkout tills. The new-look store boasts new fashion and interior ranges as well as modernised facilities (Image: Penneys) There is more space to try things on, with 16 fitting rooms now available and a brand new wheelchair-accessible cubicle. For the first time, customers will find Penneys' Edit collection in womenswear and a brand-new Travel Shop with all the holiday essentials. "The store feels fresh, modern and easier to shop, with new features that reflect what our customers have told us they want," added Mr Costello. "We're so excited for everyone to see the transformation — we think they'll really feel the difference the moment they walk in." 'Deep roots in the community' It is hoped the refurbishment will provide a major boost to Limerick city's shopping experience and local economy. Speaking at the relaunch, Kieran O'Donnell, TD for Limerick City, said: "Penneys' O'Connell Street store has long been one of the most iconic, key and well-loved shopping destinations in Limerick. "This significant investment is a strong commitment to and clear vote of confidence in our city centre and its future. "It's great to see a business with deep roots in the community continuing to evolve, enhancing the shopping experience and providing valuable local employment. "The refurbished store looks fantastic and will be warmly welcomed by shoppers from across Limerick and beyond, bringing more people into our city centre." Michelle Ryan, CEO of Limerick Chamber, also welcomed the refitted store. "Penneys is an anchor for Limerick's retail economy, and this modernisation demonstrates their ongoing commitment to the city," she said. "The investment not only supports jobs but also enhances the vibrancy of the city centre — something that benefits everyone. "We look forward to seeing footfall grow in the city as customers return to enjoy this fresh new store." See More: Limerick, Penneys
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Travel fans set to love Penneys new expandable weekend bag with wheels and it's a bargain at €28
PENNEY'S have released a new expandable weekend bag with wheels that's perfect for travelling - and it's a bargain at only €28. The Expandable Three Tier Weekend Bag is now available in stores Advertisement 4 A new expandable travel bag has just landed in stores Credit: Penneys 4 The bargain buy is only €38 Credit: Penneys An expandable three-tier bag is designed with three different sections that offer organised storage room for buyers. This This makes it ideal for various uses, from And it is now available in Penneys stores for only €28. Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY It's description reads: "An expandable weekend bag with three tiers, wheels and dual strap design." The bag comes in black and only one size - but It also features a strap design that' perfect for putting it over the shoulder or across the body. What's more, the bags dimensions are 36cm x 40cm x 20cm and it is made out of Polyester. Advertisement MOST READ IN MONEY Exclusive Buyers are being warned not to wash, bleach, tumble dry or Iron the item. Instead, to clean it simply wipe it down with a cloth. I'm over 40 and tried cutest spring set in Penneys and it's giving major Chanel vibes The bag is set to be a big hit, so savvy Meanwhile, Penneys fans are set for a major change at the till as the Advertisement The popular retailer will begin charging customers in Irish stores from May 12. The paper bags supplied by the store are usually free, but this new charge will change all that. Penneys is trying to reduce its carbon footprint, saying: "Reducing single-use paper is one small step we can make to help reduce waste." The retailer was one of the last remaining Irish stores to give free paper bags to customers. Advertisement The company is hoping this new fee will encourage customers to bring their own bag. This 15 cent charge will come as a shock to A spokesperson said: "Across our business we use thousands of paper bags every day. "While our paper bags are made from 100 per cent recycled and recyclable materials, we're always looking for ways to cut down on single-use waste." Advertisement THE HISTORY OF PENNEYS THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin's Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969. Known as Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total. However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region. And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy. Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The retailer's opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019. It spans five floors and features Primark's biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants. 4 The travel bag has a dual strap design Credit: Penneys 4 The handy travel bag is in stores across the country Credit: Garrett White
