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<p>It forms part of a plan to increase the size of Penneys' flagship Cork store by some 50%. File picture: Larry Cummins.</p>

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Right of way over part of historic Cork City laneway extinguished for Penneys expansion

Elbow Lane, which was gated in 1999, traverses the site and has been used for servicing of commercial units and refuse storage

<p>The company now operates across 17 different markets.</p>

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Penneys to invest €40m to expand presence in Portugal

<p>The site is occupied by the existing Penneys store with a number of other smaller retail units, most of which are currently vacant. File picture: Denis Scannell</p>

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Penneys secure permission for expansion of store in Cork City

CC PENNEYS REOPENING

companies

Penneys' profits to recover after fall in costs

Save or Splurge? We try two cute accent chairs for size

home and gardens

Save or Splurge? We try two cute accent chairs for size

Wish List: View Cork like Picasso and get in sync with tidal clocks

home and gardens

Wish List: View Cork like Picasso and get in sync with tidal clocks

Wish List: Creative fun, cool art, and Moroccan-themed lights

Wish List: Creative fun, cool art, and Moroccan-themed lights

Esther N McCarthy gives us the heads-up on what to do during Cork Craft Month, and spies reclining chairs and top exhibitions

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Tots to Teens: The Gruffalo's coming to town — meet him at Mahon, Limerick or Dublin in August

Tots to Teens: The Gruffalo's coming to town — meet him at Mahon, Limerick or Dublin in August

And check out new comedy adventure Tropical Punch by Cork comic producer Kevin Smith in collaboration with Ryan Ibbotson

Tue, 01 Aug, 2023

CC PENNEYS REOPENING

Half of Irish customers less interested in online shopping

Hassle associated with returning items bought online cited by 55% of people in survey

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Save or Splurge? Placemats we can use indoors and outdoors

Save or Splurge? Placemats we can use indoors and outdoors

Multi-functional items mean we spend less on items that need less storage. Tableware and accessories that can migrate between kitchen and garden are ideal

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

'This Morning' Photocall - London

Terry Prone: Full employment means staff can readily leave a toxic workplace

You may assume vintage tales of inappropriate workplace behaviour could not happen today — but a quick survey tells me toxicity is alive and well in organisations large and small

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

FILE PHOTO Cabinet is today expected to approve a roadmap for easing Covid restrictions, which would see almost all restrictions

Penneys recalls children's shorts over strangulation risk

The CCPC believes there are approximately 1,129 affected products that have been sold in Ireland to date

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Out and About: Where Vogue Williams, Liam Neeson and more were spotted last week

Out and About: Where Vogue Williams, Liam Neeson and more were spotted last week

Celebrity guests flocked to The Stella in Rathmines to catch a glimpse of Liam Neeson, while Brown Thomas and Penneys both drew stylish faces to their Spring/Summer showcases in Cork and Dublin

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Home: Eight ways to make a statement with colour-blocking

Home: Eight ways to make a statement with colour-blocking

Colour blocking and shapes are the go-to decorating themes for the year ahead

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Penneys-Primark owner projects higher profits and sales amid inflation

Penneys-Primark owner projects higher profits and sales amid inflation

Owner Associated British Foods said it was still 'cautious about the resilience of consumer discretionary spending in the face of continuing inflation in the cost of living and higher interest rates'

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Penneys-Primark cautions about outlook after strong Christmas sales

Penneys-Primark cautions about outlook after strong Christmas sales

Clothing retailer said it continued to encounter significant cost pressures

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Save or Splurge? We try two abstract-patterned cushions for size

Save or Splurge? We try two abstract-patterned cushions for size

Edgy abstract patterns soften up this season, moving on from hard monochrome to fun colour and more relaxed lines

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Primark profits decline

Primark-Penneys to spend €163m on its UK stores

Investment will include the opening of at least four new stores and will create at least 850 jobs

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Two key Cork projects delayed by An Bord Pleanála backlog

Two key Cork projects delayed by An Bord Pleanála backlog

A "backlog of cases" at the beleaguered planning authority means the Penneys project has been delayed until January 3.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Massive expansion approved for Cork City Penneys store

Massive expansion approved for Cork City Penneys store

Retail giant Primark and its development partners, O’Flynn Construction, will deliver a near-50% expansion of the St Patrick’s Street store.

Thu, 19 May, 2022

DENIS SCANNELL

Penneys to raise prices as inflation bites

Famed for its low prices, Penneys/Primark can’t offset all inflationary pressures with cost savings and will have to make some price increases across parts of its autumn and winter range

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Council concerns delay Penneys expansion plans in Cork city

Council concerns delay Penneys expansion plans in Cork city

Cork City Council said the retailer hasn’t yet sufficiently addressed the concerns it has regarding the impact on the built heritage in the area

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

Supermarket survey

No plans by major Irish supermarkets for full till-free grocery shopping this year

Aldi and Amazon have opened grocery stores with no tills in Britain

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

Penneys defends its Cork redevelopment plan over the loss of retail units

Penneys defends its Cork redevelopment plan over the loss of retail units

Fashion retailer said its plans to increase size of its St Patrick's St store by 50% will help reduce the number of vacant premises in the city centre

Tue, 28 Dec, 2021

Primark Fashion District Philadelphia

Primark/Penneys sales levels better-than-expected, owner says

The retailer said it was managing disruption in its supply chain by prioritising products most in demand with the support of its logistics providers

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Bargain Hunter: Olaplex trial kit, vegan tan and the cutest furniture for kids' rooms

Bargain Hunter: Olaplex trial kit, vegan tan and the cutest furniture for kids' rooms

Other deals to keep an eye out for include a €20 Floral midi dress from F&F that will see you through day to night

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

Penneys launch beautiful breast cancer support collection - with soft post-surgery bras for €14

Penneys launch beautiful breast cancer support collection - with soft post-surgery bras for €14

The new range has been informed by focus groups with cancer patients and oncology nurses who trialed and tested the products

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

FILE PHOTO Cabinet is today expected to approve a roadmap for easing Covid restrictions, which would see almost all restrictions

Penneys plans store and warehouse expansion

Company to open new stores in Ireland and across Europe and has also lodged plans with Kildare County Council for a €118m distribution centre in Newbridge

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

CC HENRY ST

Primark/Penneys misses sales targets due to impact of Covid restrictions

Primark's two biggest markets, Britain and Spain, were particularly badly hit

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

Weekend Loves: Mural rugs; bridal headresses; and a Cork play trail

Weekend Loves: Mural rugs; bridal headresses; and a Cork play trail

Ruth O'Connor's guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

Sat, 28 Aug, 2021

Penneys owner Primark expects further €810m sales hit from continued closures

Penneys owner Primark expects further €810m sales hit from continued closures

Revenues fell 41%, year-on-year, to £2.2bn in the six months to the end of February

Tue, 20 Apr, 2021

Doctors urge Cork people to 'double-down' on efforts as Covid cases rise

Doctors urge Cork people to 'double-down' on efforts as Covid cases rise

Penneys store, nursing home, and two secondary schools all confirm cases

Tue, 22 Sep, 2020

Primark/Penneys profits to fall €660m due to Covid-19 impact

Primark/Penneys profits to fall €660m due to Covid-19 impact

Profits at discount clothing retailer Primark - which trades here as Penneys - are expected to drop by around €660m this year, due to the disruption to trading caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

The average spend in clothing stores has jumped €15 since the lockdown restrictions were lifted

The average spend in clothing stores has jumped €15 since the lockdown restrictions were lifted

The Friday before the June Bank Holiday weekend was the busiest shopping day since lockdown restrictions began to lift according to debit and credit card transactions by AIB customers.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Penneys, Brown Thomas and H&M among retailers that lobbied for 12-month rates break

Penneys, Brown Thomas and H&M among retailers that lobbied for 12-month rates break

Penneys, Brown Thomas and H&M were among the dozens of retail brands to lobby senior government ministers for a 12-month commercial rates cut, warning that without "urgent and decisive action", retail businesses would close.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Caroline O'Donoghue: Six thoughts on pokey browsers

Caroline O'Donoghue: Six thoughts on pokey browsers

Kinsale is 75% Pokey Browser.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Shoppers flock to Penneys for underwear, PJs and more

Shoppers flock to Penneys for underwear, PJs and more

Penneys shoppers queued for hours to snap up clothes, shoes, pyjamas, fake tan and eyelashes as 16 of its stores reopened around the country on Friday morning.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

People queue from early morning ahead of Penneys reopening

People queue from early morning ahead of Penneys reopening

People have been queuing at Penneys shops around the country since the early hours of this morning.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Move to phase two set for green light

Coronavirus: Move to phase two set for green light

The Government is expected today to give the go-ahead for Ireland to move to phase two of the road map for reopening the economy, with some additional measures under consideration.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Cork business steps up donation effort as essential supplies begin to dwindle

Cork business steps up donation effort as essential supplies begin to dwindle

Cork businesses have been stepping up their efforts to support frontline workers with donations worth thousands in essential equipment.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Debenhams' big shoes to fill on Cork's St Patrick's Street

Debenhams' big shoes to fill on Cork's St Patrick's Street

Iconic former Rochest Stores 150,000 sq ft space could suit Penneys who still want to expand, but have already been on a costly buying spree.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Penneys owner scraps dividend to save cash during Covid-19 crisis for retailer

Penneys owner scraps dividend to save cash during Covid-19 crisis for retailer

The owner of Penneys-Primark retailer will not pay an interim dividend to save cash during the coronavirus crisis and has booked a £284m (€325m) charge to reflect an expected lower value of stock when its stores reopen.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Irish brands 'could lose 14% of value' due to virus spread

Irish brands 'could lose 14% of value' due to virus spread

The value of Ireland’s biggest brands could drop by as much as 14% this year, due to the effects of the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

DENIS SCANNELL

A list of Ireland's most valuable brands with Penneys coming out on top

The top 25 most valuable Irish brands stand to lose up to 14% of value following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Penneys owner cuts executive salaries

Penneys owner cuts executive salaries

The bosses of clothing retailer Primark — which trades here as Penneys — are to take a 50% temporary pay cut as the business continues to cut costs in the face of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 spread.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Airlines in flight for cash as fight for survival becomes the reality

Airlines in flight for cash as fight for survival becomes the reality

European airlines have moved further into survival mode, with EasyJet grounding its entire fleet and temporarily laying off 4,000 cabin crew; and Aer Lingus owner IAG altering its lending terms to give it wriggle room to weather the storm caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Subway and H&M succumb as retail battered amid Covid19 outbreak

Subway and H&M succumb as retail battered amid Covid19 outbreak

Fast-service sandwich chain Subway and clothing retailer H&M are the latest high-street businesses to take a hit from the Covid-19 outbreak.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Primark and B&Q owners start closing mainland European stores

Coronavirus: Primark and B&Q owners start closing mainland European stores

Discount clothing retailer Primark - which trades here as Penneys - has closed a vast chunk of its European store network

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Your leap-year interiors wish list

Your leap-year interiors wish list

Esther N McCarthy picks some appropriate pieces for the day that's in it.

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020

Coronavirus: Dublin man living in Italy planning 14-day self-quarantine with family

Coronavirus: Dublin man living in Italy planning 14-day self-quarantine with family

Dublin man Vincent Healy, who has been living in the Italian region of Lombardy for 10 years, has told of how he and his family have stocked up and are planning to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020