Primark

Value fashion retailer Primark was founded in Ireland in 1969 under the name Penneys, a name it still trades under in Ireland. Its business model relies on quality fast fashion at unbeatably low prices. The retailer operates over 450 stores worldwide. It does not operate a transactional website or app, though it does provide a click-and-collect service, setting it apart from other retailers. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Primark and the fashion sector.

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News
Primark is creating 580 jobs with flurry of new international store openings
2024-12-05T17:35:00+00:00By Chloe Mills
Exclusive: Primark has opened the doors to four new stores in four countries today in a bumper opening day for the fashion retailer as it continues to bolster its international store portfolio ahead of Christmas.
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Primark brings new store concept to the UK as it eyes further global expansion opportunities
2024-11-29T15:41:00+00:00By Chloe Mills
Fashion giant Primark has opened the doors to a new store in Bolton that brings its new store concept to the UK for the first time as it eyes further opportunities in new markets.
Gallery
In pictures: Black Friday – who’s doing it, who’s not, and how deep are the discounts?
2024-11-28T13:11:00+00:00By George MacDonald
Since being imported from the US to the UK by Amazon in 2010, Black Friday has become a firm fixture on retail’s promotional calendar.

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Analysis

Retail 2025: How Molton Brown, Mamas & Papas and N Brown are taking ESG seriously

2024-11-18T06:00:00+00:00Promotional research for Zebra Technologies

Retailers are taking heed of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, and in many cases are also realising the commercial benefits that come with focusing on these issues as opposed to solely chasing profit at all costs.

News

Primark brings £1.5bn boost to UK high streets, report finds

2024-11-11T16:04:00+00:00By Chloe Mills

For every £10 spent at a UK Primark store a further £3.60 is spent in other stores, restaurants and cafes, boosting high street spend by £1.5bn a year, according to a new report.

Budget backlash: Sainsbury’s boss warns tax rises will lead to higher prices
2024-11-07T15:29:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
Primark profits rocket as sales climb
2024-11-05T07:27:00+00:00By George MacDonald
‘Disappointing’ Budget will cost Primark ‘tens of millions’, says ABF boss
2024-11-05T16:30:00+00:00By Chloe Mills
Primark is opening its first store in Manhattan as US expansion ramps up
2024-10-09T12:04:00+01:00By Chloe Mills

M&S set to overtake TK Maxx and Frasers as UK’s second-largest fashion retailer
2024-10-07T06:30:00+01:00By Chloe Mills
Half a century of savings: How Primark has shaped the British high street and its plans for the future
2024-09-26T05:30:00+01:00By Chloe Mills
Retail 2025
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Primark rolls out click and collect to more stores in time for Christmas
2024-09-16T09:48:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

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