Here's how Laois shoppers can get a private shopping appointment in Penneys Portlaoise Reporter: '); '); The wait is finally for fans of Penneys in Portlaoise is set to welcome customers back from Monday 10 May. The chain says the branch in the Laois Shopping Centre and all its other stores will be operating on a shopping by appointment basis until full re-opening in line with government guidelines. The retail giant says customers can book an appointment to shop in any Penneys store next week exclusively through its online booking system. With limited numbers allowed in the shop store, the company says appointments are expected to book out quickly.