I had to report a faulty item I had bought online at Shaws Department store's before Christmas. I put off emailing Shaws as I did not need the inconvenience of it so close to Christmas. However, m... See more
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- #6 of 6 best companies in Department Store
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Shaws is an Irish family owned business established in 1864 that launched online in September 2021. All products shipped from Ireland and packed with care. Presently, Shaws operates 15 stores in the main provincial towns of Ireland and employs almost 1000 people. We remain a family-run business, with many Shaw family members work in various positions throughout the company. As the company has grown, so too has the depth and range of the products we offer; expanding to now include Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Schoolwear, Footwear, Beauty, Electrical Appliances, Jewellery, Home Solutions, Gifting and more. Being a service-led business, our people have always been vital to our success, with many dedicating their entire careers to Shaws. This loyalty, and their dedication to our customers, is a key factor in our long-standing success. Such commitment to our customers was recognised in 2020 when we were awarded the ‘Best Brand in Retail Sector’ in the CXi Ireland Customer Experience report. Contact us anytime at online@shaws.ie and please visit our new website www.shaws.ie For generations our customers have trusted us with their loyalty and continued support. It is this trust we pride ourselves on. People matter to us at Shaws, which is why when you shop with us, whether in-store or online, we guarantee you quality and care, from our family to yours.
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New Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 NN2P, Portlaoise, Ireland
- 057 869 2300
- online@shaws.ie
- shaws.ie
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Ease of purchase
Ease of purchase, swift delivery, goods arrived in pristine condition, they always do
Always enjoy browsing Shaws on iPad
Fabulous selection of stuff
Bath Sheets
Very easy to navigate website.
Towels are exactly what I was looking for
I would give 5 stars only I bought a…
I would give 5 stars only I bought a jacket for 150 euro and was charged 15c for a paper bag to take it home. What a stingy mean thing to do. I wouldn’t rush back there.
Online order
Really disappointed with my recent experience. I ordered a navy console table - it arrived in grey (which shaws do not sell) I was told I would have a navy table sent out to me( 1 in stock) - a day later I was informed they were actually sold out of the navy tables. I am still waiting a refund after sending the wrong table back. I was promised a 20% discount for my troubles which was also a lie as customer service have not replied back to me since - do not buy anything online from Shaw's especially furniture. Really disappointing experience overall.
Terrible service, do not buy off them
Terrible service! I ordered bed sheets off them, to support an Irish business, thinking I would get the items within a week. It’s been over a week and not arrived, as well as me not receiving all the items I paid for. I am so frustrated with them as a company, I also never initially received a tracking code. Terrible, do not use them
Ordered bottle of Shampoo & Conditioner…
Ordered bottle of Shampoo & Conditioner on 21st October, over a week later got an email saying it was available to collect on 29th October! Obviously my fault for assuming that when ordering click and collect for a particular store, they have to get the items sent from some other warehouse instead of just picking them from the selected store. 8 days is far too long to wait for a click and collect service in Ireland, will not be ordering click and collect again from Shaws.
10/10 .. excellent service.
Customer Service
I received hands on assistance when:
Item not in stock in store.
Assistant helped me to order online.
Poor customer service
Delivery promt.But was sent wrong size , rang shaws to hold right size, drove in especially. They wouldn't do direct swap. Only would return dress which refund would take 5 days and I would have to buy the dress again and the sale was over so it was back up to full price. Ridiculous offering online but you can't do a exchange/size swap in store and it was there fault as they sent the wrong dress.
Shaws has always been a good shop
Shaws has always been a good shop, always willing to help, with actual people behind the brand, and on-line assistence.
Efficient service
I met a lady called Sharon who works in Lingerie Department in Shaws of Drogheda. She did a bra fitting for me. She was very helpful and I got what I needed - She was a pleasant and professional assistant and I would advise my sisters and daughters of this efficient service.
Poor customer service
Asked a assistant for help with an item and she grunted at me, I find staff overall in the men's department have very poor customer service.
What made the five stars was Sheila who…
What made the five stars was Sheila who had a wonderful approach and solution to my problem and the staff member in the cosmetics department who put me in touch with her. I give a one star to both the process to contact Shaws by phone and the internal feedback form. The telephone number on the website is not operational. Very frustrating.
The internal feedback form states after one has assigned stars that the stars are for staff cooperation. This is useless because if one is frustrated with the process of contacting staff one cannot express it. I gave a one star on the internal feedback form before reading the star was for staff. I spent over two hours on the web and telephone before I could reach Sheila who promptly solved my problem and I have the missing item this morning. One can have wonderful staff but antiquated or non existent contact processes. Please streamline your processes to protect your staff from built up frustration in trying to connect with you. CAB.
Delighted with my orders
Delighted with my orders. Well wrapped etc. Quality of products.. excellent 😁
Great delivery time
Recently bought the duck feather 13.5…
Recently bought the duck feather 13.5 tog duvet.. it’s awful.. I saved up for these,I bought single,double and superking and they only on the bed 4days and the feathers are poking out, the duvet is very noisy.. waste of my money😔 no wonder they were on sale they ain’t worth it
Bemused
Quality is good.
Just don't understand....
Free delivery online if you spend €80 and over, but get charged 15 cent for a paper carrier bag when you spend €235. In store 🤔
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