All Primark articles – Page 40
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AnalysisQuality takes upper hand in value battle
Customers are redefining value and ‘returning to quality’. So what does the future hold for discount retailers?
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OpinionPrice alone not enough for value specialists
One of the many things we’ll miss about Sir Stuart Rose when he retires next year is the frequency with which he says “value is a function of price times quality”. Never has that been truer than today.
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NewsIn Focus: Matalan
The pending departure of Alistair McGeorge puts the spotlight on a pioneer of value retailing in the UK. Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s recently updated profile addresses whether Matalan, celebrating its silver jubilee, has reached maturity.
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AnalysisAlistair McGeorge
While his decision to step down is a surprise, the enigmatic Matalan chief has undoubtedly made his mark at the value retail giant.
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NewsIn Focus: Grabal Alok (UK)
Grabal Alok (UK) might not mean much to many UK market-watchers, but it is the resting place of two value clothing format pioneers - QS and Bewise - with other names from retail history thrown in for good measure.
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Analysis
Promoted to death?
As retailers rely more and more on promotions it seems customers are less willing to pay full price. Is it too late to turn the tide, asks George MacDonald
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NewsFashion retailers more positive as sector lifts
General retailers held their own in the run-up to Wednesday’s results from fashion groups French Connection and Next, which both made bullish noises about performance.
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NewsPrimark sales up after strong performance in Europe
Value fashion giant Primark has continued to perform well over 2010 driven by a “very stong” performance in continental Europe.
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NewsPrimark set to open Edinburgh flagship
Value fashion giant Primark has got the green light for its long-awaited flagship store on Edinburgh’s Princes Street.
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NewsAppetite for grocers up despite FTSE 100 woes
As the FTSE 100 took a hit on renewed fears of a double-dip recession, investor appetite for food retailers was keener than for general merchandise groups.
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NewsPrimark to open 75,000 sq ft Edinburgh flagship
Value fashion giant Primark is to open on Edinburgh’s Princes Street after winning planning approval for a 75,000 sq ft store.
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AnalysisIain McGeoch
True to form, M&Co’s chairman and managing director is remaining tight-lipped on the value retailer’s recession-busting success
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AnalysisPaul Marchant
The former New Look man seems to have fitted in well in the unique setting of Primark
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NewsAurora appoints Oasis and Coast managing directors
Aurora Fashions has made two key appointments to its Coast and Oasis brands.
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OpinionThe Primark effect
Anyone who remains sniffy about the impact of Primark on a town needs their head examining.
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NewsPrimark poaches Matalan buying chief
Primark has hired former Matalan buying director John Lyttle as its chief operating officer.
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NewsPrimark to open second store on Oxford Street
Primark is to open another store on famous shopping destination Oxford Street at the eastern end of the road.
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NewsPrimark poaches Matalan’s John Lyttle for COO role
Primark has poached John Lyttle from rival Matalan to the role of chief operating officer.
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NewsPrimark defies the downturn with strong growth in sales
Value fashion retailer Primark has reported that full-year margins are expected to be ahead of last year despite rising input prices, which are forecast to hit the clothing sector generally.
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NewsPrimark sales climb 17%
Value fashion giant Primark has reported 17% sales growth and “strong” operating margins during an “excellent” year to date.