Born Clothing, an Irish fashion retailer, is closing down all its stores across Ireland. The well-known high street brand, which once had over 20 branches nationwide including three in Cork, will now shut its doors. Among the Cork locations were outlets at Merchant’s Quay Shopping Centre, Wilton Shopping Centre, and Douglas Village Shopping Centre, offering a diverse range of brands and occasion wear.
Currently, there are 15 Born Clothing outlets operating in the country, and all of them will kick off their closing-down sale this week with discounts of up to 70%. The company shared the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude to its customers for their support over the 16 years of operation.
Acknowledging the dedicated workforce, Born Clothing praised its team for their loyalty and dedication. The closing-down sale is scheduled to start on April 23, with discounts up to 70% on all products. The decision to appoint provisional liquidators was made due to sustained losses over several years, as reported by Cork Beo.
A statement on the Born Clothing website confirmed the business’s provisional liquidation status, mentioning that gift vouchers would not be honored. Customers making purchases during the liquidation sale will have a 30-day refund or exchange option if they can provide a valid receipt and a legitimate reason for the return.
The notice on the website also outlined the procedures for handling claims related to the liquidation process. Customers were informed that they could contact bornclothing@bdo.ie for further information on how to proceed with refunds if a store had already closed.