All Primark articles – Page 13
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News
Primark founder and chair Arthur Ryan dies
Primark founder, chair and former chief executive Arthur Ryan passed away today following a short illness.
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Analysis
Analysis: Is a Halloween Brexit retail’s worst nightmare?
As the two remaining candidates for the Conservative Party leadership both pledge to leave the EU on October 31 come what may, retailers are growing increasingly anxious about the Halloween deadline.
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News
Primark new space drives growth as like-for-likes shrink
Primark sales have risen thanks to new space as like-for-likes declined over the past three quarters.
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Gallery
In pictures: Primark opens Friends-themed café
Primark has opened a Friends-themed Central Perk café in its Manchester store featuring exclusive branded product.
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Opinion
Leader: Tumultuous times demand unconventional thinking
The surprise appointment of Ofcom boss Sharon White to succeed Sir Charlie Mayfield as chair of the John Lewis Partnership was unforeseen, but not unwelcome.
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Opinion
Opinion: Amazon could be source of new ideas on retail property
In a week in which Arcadia took its proposed store closures to a creditor vote, Amazon was opening shops.
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Opinion
Opinion: Arcadia's woes are reminder of need to stay relevant
Fashion giant Arcadia’s struggle to secure its future is another reminder that in today’s hard-fought environment, retailers must battle more than ever to remain relevant.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Primark and Boohoo are beating the market
Primark and Boohoo have both reported market-beating results as their fast fashion offers resonated with customers around the globe.
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News
Primark profits jump due to higher margins and increased sales
Primark profits surged 25% during its half year, driven by higher margins and strong sales in its UK and European markets
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Analysis
Analysis: World's biggest Primark packs a novelty-filled punch
The world’s biggest Primark opens in Birmingham this morning and it is chock-full of novelty. John Ryan reports.
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Gallery
First look: Inside Primark's new Birmingham flagship
Five floors, beauty parlours for men and women, Harry Potter and Disney shop-in-shops, as well as a Disney café on the top floor, are just a few of the elements that distinguish Primark’s new Birmingham branch.
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Cartoon
Retail cartoon: Primark unveils own magic kingdom
Patrick Blower’s take on Primark and Disney teaming up for a world-first in its new Birmingham store.
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News
Primark and Disney team up for world-first in new store
Primark is to unveil a raft of in-store firsts in its new Birmingham branch.
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Analysis
Retail Week Awards 2019: Primark powers ahead with stores
The value fashion giant is expanding its presence around the world with new stores and an enviable digital following, while ignoring received retail wisdom
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Analysis
Retail Week Awards 2019: Paul Marchant leads the fashion pack
Primark boss Paul Marchant reflects on a decade of extraordinary success for the value giant
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Future Leaders
Primark embraces Retail Week's Be Inspired campaign
Primark has pledged to support Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign, signing up as partner to promote gender parity in retail.
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News
Primark to redeploy UK product teams to Dublin
Primark is to consolidate product teams into its Dublin headquarters, affecting 220 people at its UK office in Reading.
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News
Primark interim sales rise bolstered by UK
Primark has reported an uplift in sales at the half-year mark but like-for-likes slipped due to a slowdown in Europe.
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News
Primark Birmingham 'will show high street is not dead'
Primark’s new Birmingham store will show “the high street is not dead” and epitomise its relevance, the retailer believes.
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News
Primark sales up but like-for-likes dip
Primark sales rose 4% over the festive period but like-for-likes fell slightly.