Penneys have announced the closure of their stories in Ireland until further notice.
The budget fashion retailer made the announcement just after 6pm this evening.
It follows the closure of Dublin shopping institutions Arnotts and Brown Thomas.
Ireland is currently under immense pressure to slow down the spread of COVID-19, which is expected to infect 15,000 people by the end of the month.
It has led to the closure of pubs, shops and restaurants across the country with thousands of jobs lost.
In a statement posted on social media, the retailer said: "With the health and welfare of our employees and customers front of mind, we have made the decision to close our stores in the Republic of Ireland, until further notice.
"Penneys has overcome many challenges over the past 50 years, and we pride ourselves on our agility and our ability to adapt.
"We thank all our employees, customers, suppliers and partners for their continued support."
