Penneys shoppers across parts of Ireland are set for a change as the retailer plans a major adjustment to a small number of its stores. The discount fashion giant has confirmed it will be closing its WornWell concessions as part of a wider review of space in its outlets, reports The Mirror.
The shake-up, which began last summer, has already seen the vintage line removed from Dundrum and Mary’s Street in Dublin, with all seven concessions across Ireland and the UK set to close by March, reports The Mirror.
The section, first launched in 2022 and introduced in Ireland in 2023, offered shoppers the chance to pick up second-hand and vintage pieces. While popular with many customers, a spokesperson said the decision to remove WornWell was taken with difficulty in order to make better use of store space, reports The Mirror.
A Primark spokesperson told Dublin Live: “We know how important our stores are to our customers and we’re constantly reviewing them to ensure we provide the best shopping experience. As we’ve expanded our own product offering, we are adapting our spaces so that each store is best set up to cater to local customer preferences,” reports The Mirror.
“As part of this, we have been reviewing our in-store concessions and considering how we maximise and best use the space we have in our stores. Over the next 12 months customers will see the closure of some concessions, including WornWell. These decisions are being informed by the size and location of each store, reports The Mirror.
“We’re committed to working with our valued partners to manage this process with care and transparency, supporting them throughout,” the spokesperson added, reports The Mirror.
The retailer said it remains committed to sustainability, focusing on keeping products and materials in use for longer and reducing waste over time, reports The Mirror.
This news comes just weeks after Primark confirmed plans to close several in-store cafes over the coming year. Four cafe concessions – including one in Ireland – are set to close, with decisions based on store size and location, reports The Mirror.
The Primark cafe on Belfast’s Royal Avenue will be among those closing, with the other three outlets affected being Glasgow’s Braehead shopping centre, Edinburgh’s Princes Street, and Birmingham High Street, reports The Mirror.
Primark cafes have grown in popularity in recent years for their themed pop-up experiences, often inspired by well-known films and TV shows such as The Simpsons, Stranger Things, and Hello Kitty, reports The Mirror.
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