After a year of retail devastation, Cork City centre is set for a significant boost following confirmation that Penneys is planning a major expansion of its St Patrick St store. The good news for shoppers is that the store will not close during the expansion, which will take place on a phased basis. A spokesperson for Penneys said: “We have embarked on the planning process to redevelop our Patrick Street store. In terms of how the new store will look, the St Patrick St facade will remain the same as it is protected. Formerly the Munster Arcade, it was designed by Robert Walker for Robertson Leslie Ferguson, following the burning of Cork in 1920.

Source: Irish Examiner March 24, 2021 06:30 UTC