The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Wholesale / Retail Retail trade Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles 47.71 - Retail sale of clothing
347 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
20 February 2025
Employment effect (start)
20 February 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Fashion retailer New Look has put its Irish operation into liquidation with the loss of 347 jobs.
The company has appointed provisional liquidators due to sustained losses and challenging market conditions. The company has stated that “a collective redundancy process, impacting all colleagues” employed in stores in the Republic of Ireland is envisaged. A 30-day staff consultation process has commenced.
New Look currently employs 347 staff across 26 stores in the Republic of Ireland, with an average of 12-13 staff per store.
Eurofound (2025), New Look, Bankruptcy in Ireland, factsheet number 202397, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202397.
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