275,000 flock to Penneys for appointment only shopping 

The retailer’s decision to open up ahead of its full re-opening was met with excitement by many across the country with appointments proving difficult to secure due to demand.

Some 275,000 Irish shoppers flocked to Penney’s stores last week, in the retailer’s first foray into shopping by appointment.

The retailer’s decision to open up ahead of its full re-opening was met with excitement by many across the country with appointments proving difficult to secure due to demand - with one TikToker even filming herself 'sneaking' into the store after she failed to nab a booking.