JD Sports, Brown Thomas, Arnotts and other Irish shops will offer shopping by appointment from Monday before their stores fully reopen on May 17th.

From May 10, there will be a phased reopening of non-essential retail, including click and collect services, in-store by appointment services and outdoor retail.

The following week, on Monday May 17, all remaining Irish retail can reopen to the delight of shoppers.

JD Sports

JD Sports will be open by appointment only from May 10 to May 17.

The service will be available form 9am to 6pm.

Stores will reopen fully on the 17th May and no appointment is needed after that date.

They posted on Twitter: "All stores in the Republic of Ireland are open to everyone to shop footwear and clothing by appointment only."

Brown Thomas

Concierge at Brown Thomas department Store Shane Murphy


Brown Thomas' website says: "We are delighted to announce that from Monday, May 10, you can visit our stores by appointment.

"In line with government guidelines we kindly ask that for each time slot allocated, only one customer attends.

"For additional attendees please book a separate time slot.

"Please note, based on demand, you may have to join a virtual queue for luxury boutiques.

"Our Beauty Lounge in Clarendon Street will be open from Monday 10th May and stores will reopen in full on Monday May 17.

"Until then, our team of personal stylists and in-store experts will be available to host a video call to bring their knowledge and experience directly to you."

Customers can book an appointment with Brown Thomas on their website or you can call 01 818 303 062.

Arnotts

Arnotts on Henry Street in Dublin

Arnotts is also preparing for appointment visits next week.

They said: "We are delighted to announce that from Monday 10th May you can visit our store by appointment, pick-up Click and Collect orders and avail of in-store services.

"Our store will then reopen in full on Monday May 17.

"You can continue to use our virtual services or call the store on +353 1 805 0400, Monday to Saturday from 9am - 5:30pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm to shop over the phone."

Kildare Village

Kildare Village


You can visit the Village by appointment from 10 May before we fully reopen the village on 17 May.

Select your favourite brand and book your personal appointment directly with the brand.

Three Ireland

Appointments can be booked between 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday for Three Ireland stores.

Penneys

Penneys stores are gearing up to reopen next week


Penneys has officially confirmed the full details of its shopping by appointment system as the portal goes live today.

The retail giant is set to welcome customers back officially on May 17 when restrictions are eased on non-essential retail.

Punters have eagerly awaited the return of the fashion giant and now they can get in a little bit earlier.

May 10 will see the first restrictions being eased with the return of personal services such as hairdressers and barbers.

People will have to wait another week to visit their favourite high street with non-essential retail set to return on May 17 however Penneys are giving people the opportunity to do some early shopping a week in advance with their shop by appointment system.

Penneys CEO, Paul Marchant, said: We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to Penneys; we’ve really missed our customers and fantastic retail teams, so it feels great to finally reopen our doors.

"We can promise it will have been worth the wait; with our fresh new season fashion collections alongside our great value, everyday must-haves and all at Penneys’ famous amazing prices, there really is something for everyone waiting in-store.

"Safety remains at the front of our minds. We have extended opening hours across all our stores to help meet demand safely but we’re also asking our customers to keep up the support and spirit they showed last year, particularly if queuing outside or in-store.”