Penneys

Rayne · 09-03-2009 9:40pm #1

Wouldn't it be great if Penney's had an online shop!

I've seen so many cool, funky cheap bits in magazines lately and they either NEVER stock them OR they run out asap!
They never have my size in shoes either, they are always sold out!

I think an online store would be spot on!

Anybody agree... Or are you one of those people who manage to get in there delivery day?

PrivateEye · 09-03-2009 9:47pm

1)Car
2)Newry
3)Into Primark
4)Stock Up
5)Home in time for the 9 O' Clock news.

I agree though, online would be brilliant.

Rayne · 09-03-2009 9:53pm

PrivateEye wrote: »

1)Car
2)Newry
3)Into Primark
4)Stock Up
5)Home in time for the 9 O' Clock news.

I agree though, online would be brilliant.

Hmmm.... Good idea! Might take a wander up during Easter, It'd probably be packed!
I'm getting excited just thinking about it!!!

Posy · 09-03-2009 11:16pm

PrivateEye wrote: »

1)Car
2)Newry
3)Into Primark
4)Stock Up
5)Home in time for the 9 O' Clock news.

Eh, can we all come too? :pac:
LOVE Penneys- an online shop would be great. They had lovely different coloured T-shirts last week for €2 each in scoop neck and v neck. I bought LOADS for a combination of summer holiday, lazing about if we get any warm weather and wearing under jumpers/cardis/work-clothes.

Bless you Penneys.

thecountessp · 10-03-2009 1:56pm

Online would be awesome, as the Penneys in Galway don't get half the stock you see featured in fashion editorials though. Dublin branches are a little better, but I can't help feeling all the really good stuff stays in London!

Vinta81 · 10-03-2009 2:38pm

That's like having a €2 store online lol. I never got the appeal of Pennys.

znv6i3h7kqf9ys · 10-03-2009 2:41pm

Pennys is cheap but did you ever wonder why. It's because most of their clothes there were made in a sweat shop using child slave workers

jenizzle · 10-03-2009 3:11pm

Dariel Weak Width wrote: »

Pennys is cheap but did you ever wonder why. It's because most of their clothes there were made in a sweat shop using child slave workers

So are most the other clothes you pay twice/three times as much for.

znv6i3h7kqf9ys · 10-03-2009 3:28pm

jenizzle wrote: »

So are most the other clothes you pay twice/three times as much for.

Do you mean the ones that last twice/three times longer?

jellie · 10-03-2009 4:12pm

im always seeing my sister in cute tops, especially holiday type ones, and asking her where she got them - penneys! why do i never see these tops..?

jenizzle · 10-03-2009 4:40pm

Dariel Weak Width wrote: »

Do you mean the ones that last twice/three times longer?

Well that makes the child slave labour alright then :rolleyes:

I was just saying that expensive items are also made in that way, it's just that Penneys sell it cheaper than other brand names.

Anywho, tis a great shop, especially for the accessories and tights n'things.

orlaithd · 10-03-2009 4:52pm

lovertits wrote: »

I can't help feeling all the really good stuff stays in London!

Penneys head offices- including the buying Depts are based in Penneys Mary Street in Dublin. This is their flagship store. It gets most/all lines of stock.
My friend used to work there- big new line deliveries normally come in Friday nights/Sat Morning for the shop floor on Saturdays. So first thing saturday is normally best for getting the good stuff.
No need to head to London!

Lollipops23 · 10-03-2009 6:29pm

Dariel Weak Width wrote: »

Do you mean the ones that last twice/three times longer?

iv a denim mini skirt from penneys that i got nearly 4 years ago,wore it last week.ditto a couple of tops and shoes.theyv out lasted several more expensive topshop bits.

phasers · 10-03-2009 8:56pm

orlaithd wrote: »

No need to head to London!

Mary Street Penneys is rubbish compared to the Oxford Street Primark. I've been to the ones in Liverpool and Newry as well and they have way better stuff imo

Rayne · 10-03-2009 9:45pm

orlaithd wrote: »

Penneys head offices- including the buying Depts are based in Penneys Mary Street in Dublin. This is their flagship store. It gets most/all lines of stock.
My friend used to work there- big new line deliveries normally come in Friday nights/Sat Morning for the shop floor on Saturdays. So first thing saturday is normally best for getting the good stuff.

Hmm.... Gonna have to remember that one!

sar84 wrote: »

im always seeing my sister in cute tops, especially holiday type ones, and asking her where she got them - penneys! why do i never see these tops..?

AGREED! Always see people in college in pretty little pieces... NEVER find em! Maybe some people are just 'better shoppers'!

Dariel Weak Width wrote: »

Pennys is cheap but did you ever wonder why. It's because most of their clothes there were made in a sweat shop using child slave workers

I've seen numerous bits in Penneys that have been in other shops (won't name the shops). I think though that material is cheaply sourced and produced next to nothing. Not necessarily by slaves.... But I don't know for sure!
If you go on ebay, asian shops on it sell clothing for next to nothing as they are so cheap to put together, mark up in shops here are crazy!

lovertits wrote: »

Online would be awesome, as the Penneys in Galway don't get half the stock you see featured in fashion editorials though. Dublin branches are a little better, but I can't help feeling all the really good stuff stays in London!

I live in Galway. Got REALLY excited about the 'new' (re-modelled) Penneys, think all the best was coming our way, but no cigar. Same old same old, shoes are gone down hill!

An article recently in Sunday papers showed really pretty summer dresses.... Heres hoping they make it to G-Way!!!

xOxSinéadxOx · 10-03-2009 10:50pm

the only decent penneys is in dublin but then it's still nothing compared to some in the UK. I usually miss out on the good stuff too. not shoes though cos I'm a size 7

miss.lost · 10-03-2009 11:04pm

xOxSinéadxOx wrote: »

the only decent penneys is in dublin but then it's still nothing compared to some in the UK. I usually miss out on the good stuff too. not shoes though cos I'm a size 7

I agree, im in uni out here near newcastle, Primark out here is unbelieveable! They seem to get new stock every second day and you can nearly always see the full range of sizes available. I got a top today that was almost identical to one which i had seen in All Saints and fell in love with! Penneys £6 to All saints £120, made my flippin week!!

smileysurfer · 12-03-2009 2:58pm

I love love love Penneys!!! I practically live there! my friends are always asking me where i find my lovely clothes and when I say Penneys there always amazed, the say they can never find anything in there which I cant understand! maybe u have to have an eye for it. Penneys in Cork City & Wilton are great! :P

mam1 · 05-05-2009 2:56pm

Check out pennys n Swords in Pavilions centre great range I never use to shop there but I find it great asisstants really helpful too!

idontknowmyname · 05-05-2009 7:28pm

Phasers- the Newry store is rubbish, I'm a dub who lived in Newry for a year- they didn't have the best stock and the store was a kip. The Bank Buildings in Belfast was like Mary St and had all the new ranges. I used to be a Department Manager in Mary St store, twas great getting the picks off the deliveries, get the staff to get samples of the new lines just in then get them to fish out my size and put it away under the tills.....was bliss!

I recently relocated to south-west London and the local branch was ok but they opened a huge one last week in my area to replace the old one- it's like Swords and the stock is pretty good. Got a pair of hot pink shorts for £3!

I don't think Penneys/Primark would work as an online store because the stock is so cheap, setting up a special distribution/warehouse for online would cost a lot and having it staffed as well as so many people would use it. It's a good idea but wouldn't be economical to the company.

mam1 · 06-05-2009 5:32pm

Just in from Penneys Swords all new stock in today got 5 really great tops for my hols for under 50 euro sure you just cant beat that and they had loads of sizes in too

southerngirl · 06-05-2009 5:45pm

Yeah that would be great, you cant beat penneys - they've some real funky summer stuff and so what if they dont last very long, there cheap as chips and fashion is changing all the time anyway - i'm always going off stuff I buy after a while

missmatty · 07-05-2009 11:36am

I find Penneys quality as good as or actually better than Topshop. Had one particular t-shirt from Penneys for 7 years, and wore it regularly. Also got some winter woolies there this year and they are washing and wearing very well so far. Have often bought more expensive stuff that didn't last the distance.

rockchik · 07-05-2009 11:58am

I love penneys!!!an online penneys would be brilliant!!although id prob spend all day in work buying stuff online!!:p i love when you get a good bargain though, i bout jackets in penneys last year, one was for 15 euro and the exact same jacket was in a-wear for over 50 euro....no difference only the tag!!the year before i got a winter coat in penneys for 20 euro and the my friend paid over 100 euro for the exact same one in River Island!!we put them next to each other and could not find one difference!!!

Go penneys!!! im always buying things there and the girls in work are always asking me where i bought my tops or shoes or whatever and they are shocked when i say penneys!!you can be lucky some days but i always seem to find the good stuff!!:p

Miaireland · 07-05-2009 3:55pm

The Pennys in Cork is excellent. I think though you need to have a really good eye for clothes which I don't

. I see a friend of mine pick up a top that I walk past and they team it up with something else and it looks like a million dollars.

Lively-Blonde · 08-05-2009 10:44am

yeah the trick for shopping in penneys is being able to root for the good'uns...absolutely adore penneys constantly picking up lil bits and pieces there and I love shocking all my friends when they ask where I get things. Although my favourite store is Mary st (never had the luxury of popping off to London or Newry ha), but I've found the best time to hit is early morning everywhere is so neat and tidy and all stocked up!...I know there was a thread on here awhile back for our cheap as chips beauty secrets but penneys is my cheap as chips fashion secrets ha..:p

lik where else would u get a full outfit for 20 yo-yos???:D

stuartfanning · 05-09-2009 8:23pm

Actually the largest Primark (Penneys) stores are in Manchester, Bristol and Liverpool in that order. The Oxford Street London store is only 4th largest. I've just been to the Bristol one. Incredible! It was like finding the Holy Grail to my daughters.

http://www.retail-week.com/stores/stores-gallery/top-primarks-the-new-primark-in-bristol/5005752.article

squeakyduck · 05-09-2009 8:51pm

I love LOVE LOVEE pennys!!

Grafton street and Oxford street London are ok but Mary street, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Manchester rock my world!

Nearly everything I own is from pennys from cute underwear sets to cute flaired jeans!

When I was in Oxford street in London the lines were insane, and there were no sizes to pick from just a load of size 18s :mad: grrr!

I love the new layout of the Grafton street pennys!

phasers · 05-09-2009 9:13pm

squeakyduck wrote: »

I love LOVE LOVEE pennys!!

Grafton street and Oxford street London are ok but Mary street, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Manchester rock my world!

Nearly everything I own is from pennys from cute underwear sets to cute flaired jeans!

When I was in Oxford street in London the lines were insane, and there were no sizes to pick from just a load of size 18s :mad: grrr!

I love the new layout of the Grafton street pennys!

There's a Penneys on Grafton St? :pac:

Also I HATE the new layout of the O'Connell St. one. Accessories and shoes should be on the lower ground floor damnit!

R.D. aka MR.D · 05-09-2009 10:32pm

phasers wrote: »

There's a Penneys on Grafton St? :pac:

Also I HATE the new layout of the O'Connell St. one. Accessories and shoes should be on the lower ground floor damnit!

Yeh its so annoying!!

I used to work in Penneys and we got a big talk about who makes the clothes and why they are so cheap. I'm sure they use cheap labour but so do most places. If they are to be believed its something to do with the uncomplicated designs and only buying the most popular sizes and something about middle men and buying power. I wasn't listening. just glad to be sitting down for a minute.

Primark shops in general seem to be better than penneys. the one in Derry has a great selection.

DancingQueen:) · 05-09-2009 10:40pm

I love Pennys too

There's some great bargins and you'll always find something to buy, i always find myself buying the cute little t-shirts and cardys and i'd see the exact same thing in different shops.

squeakyduck · 05-09-2009 11:12pm

opps I meant O' Connell street! Sorry ladies!

Corb · 06-09-2009 1:55pm

I love their new Autum Winter selection. The boyfriend cardigans are great.

peanuthead · 06-09-2009 2:00pm

You know what annoys me about Penneys though? In summer the whole store is taken over by skimpy short tops, dresses, sunglasses galore, bikinis etc... which is all well and good if you're heading off on holiday, but during the summer months, for those of us who are staying at home, I find it near impossible to get a pair of boots, cardi or anything that would suit our climate for that matter.

Corb · 06-09-2009 2:04pm

True. A lot of their summer stuff is pure tack. That's why I stock up during the winter on all the decent stuff.

tatabubbly · 06-09-2009 2:09pm

I love penneys but seeing as i'm large chested i always have to buy 2 sizes up and i find sometimes that they stretch in the wash.. maybe 40 degrees is too high?

Corb · 06-09-2009 2:29pm

Yeah maybe try a lower temperature

tatabubbly · 06-09-2009 7:18pm

Corb wrote: »

Yeah maybe try a lower temperature

Ya but they always stretch........

Hoping for the best here!

Novella · 06-09-2009 10:32pm

I'm loving the Newry idea, definitely gonna head there when I get paid!

As for online Penney's, I can't imagine it! Their stores are always in havoc, it would take some managing to set that up on the interwebz!

JP Liz · 07-09-2009 12:39pm

Yes i agree Penneys online would be great

herisson · 07-09-2009 9:01pm

i loveeeee penneys i love the cute lil shoes and accessories penneys is the best!!!!!:D

tatabubbly · 09-09-2009 6:35pm

Splashed out in penneys today... for 24.50 i got one boyfriend cardi, one jumper, 2 t-shirts, 1 hat, 1 ring, 2 belts and 2 necklaces...

What bargains!!!

phasers · 09-09-2009 6:39pm

I'm loving Penneys for tops at the moment - I got a gorgeous stripey jumper in there for €12 on Monday, and there were tons of nice long tops for €6 (Only in size 10s though :grr:)

tatabubbly · 09-09-2009 6:44pm

phasers wrote: »

(Only in size 10s though :grr:)

Feel your pain! They had lovely tops reduced but only in sizes 8 and 18... boo...

Larianne · 09-09-2009 6:50pm

Okay, there's a top I've seen in a few mags from Penneys and I've gone in a few times and can't find the feckin thing!!

It's a one shouldered, cream/peach coloured top and looks satin or silk like material. Anyone know what I'm on about or seen it in the shops?

I was on holliers last week and my friends kept saying "Where you get that?" and my reply was nearly always, Penneys..Penneys...Penneys.

cacio · 09-09-2009 9:25pm

Larianne wrote: »

Okay, there's a top I've seen in a few mags from Penneys and I've gone in a few times and can't find the feckin thing!!

It's a one shouldered, cream/peach coloured top and looks satin or silk like material. Anyone know what I'm on about or seen it in the shops?

I was on holliers last week and my friends kept saying "Where you get that?" and my reply was nearly always, Penneys..Penneys...Penneys.

I think I know the one you're on about. Was it in Look and has a kind of bow detail? If so, I saw it in Galway on Sunday. I loved it in the magazine but didn't like it when I saw it. It's very see-through and doesn't look as nice I'd thought.

I saw a pair of over the knee boots and studded shoes in magazine s but can't find those. Reeally want them.

phasers · 09-09-2009 10:11pm

cacio wrote: »

I saw a pair of over the knee boots and studded shoes in magazine s but can't find those. Reeally want them.

I think I saw the studded shoes being put out in O'Connell St on Monday, I was amazed! gorgeous things.

I also saw a fab knitted blazer which I am so going back for (If they ever get any more of my size in, damn you size 10s!

)

Larianne · 09-09-2009 10:45pm

cacio wrote: »

I think I know the one you're on about. Was it in Look and has a kind of bow detail? If so, I saw it in Galway on Sunday. I loved it in the magazine but didn't like it when I saw it. It's very see-through and doesn't look as nice I'd thought.

I saw a pair of over the knee boots and studded shoes in magazine s but can't find those. Reeally want them.

Yes, that's them!! Ah, boo to that. I hate when that happens.

I want to see these over the knee boots!I think a trip into town is on the cards for tomorrow (even though I will be a student offically in 2 weeks.... get the shopping in now while you can Larianne... yes!)

BanzaiBk · 09-09-2009 11:22pm

phasers wrote: »

I think I saw the studded shoes being put out in O'Connell St on Monday, I was amazed! gorgeous things.

I also saw a fab knitted blazer which I am so going back for (If they ever get any more of my size in, damn you size 10s! )

What colour is the blazer?

The studded shoes are super cute but Pennys shoes never seem to fit me properly in one place or the other (size 7).

An online store that had some of the new collections etc would be awesome tho'.

phasers · 09-09-2009 11:27pm

BanzaiBk wrote: »

What colour is the blazer?

The studded shoes are super cute but Pennys shoes never seem to fit me properly in one place or the other (size 7).

An online store that had some of the new collections etc would be awesome tho'.

It was navy (I think,it's gone all vague now, I just remember liking it! :pac:)

Yep I always have to be careful with penneys shoes (size 8), soemtimes they fit like a dream then other times they're horribly tight...

09-09-2009 11:29pm

These studded shoes you speak of, are they the round toe flats with a few rows of metal studs all around? I saw a lovely pair in Dorothy Perkins but if Penneys are doing them, I'll get them in there! Are there any nice boots in at the minute? I love Penneys winter stock, can't wait to take a look.

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