Q&A: ABF boss George Weston on consumer caution, tariffs and search for new Primark CEO

George Weston, CEO of ABF

Source: ABF

After Primark posted a trading update for the 24 weeks to March 1 earlier today, Retail Week spoke to parent company ABF’s boss George Weston about consumer caution in the UK, the uncertainty in the US as a result of Trump’s tariff turmoil, opportunity in a review of the UK’s ‘de minimis’ loophole and what he’s looking for in a replacement for ex Primark chief executive Paul Marchant.

Primark updated the City earlier today on its performance for the 24 weeks to March 1, 2025, which saw a decline in sales in the UK and Ireland but growth across its other key markets.

 

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