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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Feature
The secrets of successful staff suggestion schemes
30 April 2025By George MacDonald
Initiatives such as M&S’ Straight to Stuart suggestion scheme can help unlock smart business ideas from retail’s frontline. George MacDonald looks at how they can be used most effectively.
Interview
Q&A: ABF boss George Weston on consumer caution, tariffs and search for new Primark CEO
29 April 2025By Chloe Mills
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.
News
Primark sales grow in key markets but decline in UK and Ireland
29 April 2025By Megan Robinson
Primark has reported a sales decline in the UK and Ireland, but the rest of its key markets showed growth.

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News

Primark launches new brand campaign to emphasise value of its ‘quality’ basics

28 April 2025By Chloe Mills

Primark has unveiled its latest value campaign in a bid to change the perception of “value” and its association in terms of price and quality

Analysis

Primark CEO rumour mill: Who does retail think is set to step into Paul Marchant’s shoes?

2 April 2025By Chloe Mills

Following the shock announcement that long-term chief executive Paul Marchant had left Primark with immediate effect earlier this week, Retail Week looks at the early runners and riders to replace him in one of the biggest jobs in UK fashion.

Primark boss resigns following investigation into behaviour
31 March 2025By Megan Robinson
How are Walmart, Primark and Holland & Barrett upping their supply chain A-game?
27 March 2025Promotional research for Speedy Freight
Retail Week Awards 2025 – the winners
21 March 2025By Chloe Mills and Megan Robinson
Primark unveils latest retail staff pay rise
12 March 2025By Chloe Mills

Primark opens first-ever standalone home store
6 March 2025By Hugh Radojev
Primark partners with Pinterest on new homeware collection
4 March 2025By Chloe Mills
Primark confirms click-and-collect rollout across all stores
26 February 2025By Chloe Mills
What does Primark’s less than golden quarter mean for the rest of UK fashion?
23 January 2025By Chloe Mills

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