Penneys to create 700 jobs through €250m expansion

Retailer is also planning a €75m distribution centre in Kildare scheduled to open in 2024

Primark CEO Paul Marchant with An Tanaiste, Leo Varadkar outside Penneys on Dublin’s Mary St. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Fashion giant Penneys has highlighted its commitment to the future of retail announcing plans to increase its workforce in Ireland by 12% over the next three years and investing €250m in new and upgraded stores.

The company, which trades as Primark outside Ireland, said it will hire 700 new workers while also planning a new €75m distribution centre located in Kildare that is scheduled to open in 2024.