All Associated British Foods articles
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NewsPrimark to âsignificantlyâ raise prices in the US
Primark boss George Weston has revealed the fashion chain is âsignificantlyâ raising its prices in the US this week in response to President Donald Trumpâs tariffs.
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NewsPrimark sees improved UK trading despite âconsumer caution and inflationâ
Primark saw improved UK trading in the second half of the year, despite consumer caution, inflation and a weak clothing market.
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NewsEx-ABF finance chief picked as chair of UK deposit return scheme operator
John Bason, finance director of Primark parent company Associated British Foods for over 20 years, was announced as the chair of the UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) yesterday
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InterviewQ&A: ABF boss George Weston on consumer caution, tariffs and search for new Primark CEO
After Primark posted a trading update for the 24 weeks to March 1 earlier today, Retail Week spoke to parent company ABFâs boss George Weston about consumer caution in the UK, the uncertainty in the US as a result of Trumpâs tariff turmoil, opportunity in a review of the UKâs âde minimisâ loophole and what heâs looking for in a replacement for ex Primark chief executive Paul Marchant.
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NewsPrimark boss resigns following investigation into behaviour
Primarkâs chief executive has resigned from his role with immediate effect following an investigation carried out by owner Associated British Foods (ABF).
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NewsPrimarkâs UK sales have been hit as âcautiousâ shoppers held back in lead up to Christmas
Fashion giant Primark has reported slumping sales in the UK and Ireland as âcautious shoppersâ held back on seasonal spending in the lead up to Christmas.
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NewsExclusive: Primark names new executives on strategic advisory board
Martin Brok, Sona Chawla and Christophe Roussel have joined Primarkâs strategic advisory board, chaired by outgoing finance director John Bason and led by chief executive Paul Marchant, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPrimark unveils 9% retail staff pay rise
Fashion giant Primark has announced a pay rise of more than 9% to around 27,000 of its employees, effective from April 1.
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NewsPrimark posts rise in sales over Christmas
Primark has posted a rise in sales across its UK, European and US markets despite a âslow startâ to Christmas trading due to unseasonally warm weather.
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NewsPrimark to open new stores in Italy
Primark has announced it will invest more than âŹ50m (ÂŁ43.3m) into its Italian business and open five new stores as part of its international expansion push.
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NewsPrimark âdoing Christmas better than ever beforeâ, says ABF boss George Weston
Chief executive of Primarkâs parent company ABF George Weston has said Christmas is going âbetter than ever beforeâ as shoppers have started to spend early.
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NewsPrimark profits soar driven by sales increase in all markets
Value fashion retailer Primark posted a rise in profits as sales increased in all markets across the UK, Europe and the US in the full year ending September, 2023.
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NewsPrimark expects growth in sales despite unseasonable weather
Value fashion giant Primark said it expects growth in sales and profit despite the âunusually variable and unseasonable weatherâ in the fourth quarter ahead of its full-year results.
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NewsPrimark to include womenswear in click-and-collect trial
Primark has announced the expansion of its click-and-collect trial to include womenswear for the first time, in addition to its current childrenswear offering.
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NewsPrimark owner ABF upgrades profit outlook as sales rise
Value fashion giant Primark has reported an increase in sales in its third quarter and parent company ABF upgraded its profit forecast for the full year.
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NewsPrimarkâs Bason: The store experience âshould not be underestimatedâ
Finance director of Primarkâs parent company ABF John Bason has said the experience of bricks-and-mortar stores should ânot be underestimatedâ as consumers continue to flock back to the high street.
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NewsPrimark sales surge as footfall climbs and margin is âbetter than expectedâ
Value fashion giant Primark has reported a surge in sales that it credits to âvery good footfall and margin better than expectedâ, parent company ABF has reported.
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InterviewQ&A: John Bason on brand collaborations, cost of living and Primarkâs digital future
Following Primarkâs latest report of trading âwell ahead of expectationsâ, Retail Week spoke to ABFâs finance director John Bason about the latest footfall patterns, the importance of in-store experiences and the future of digital at the retailer
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NewsPrimark trades âwell ahead of expectationsâ as footfall climbs
Value fashion giant Primark âtraded very wellâ in the first half, parent company ABF has reported.
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NewsPrimark boss: Time to change the narrative about online sales growth
The finance chief of Primark parent company ABF believes it is time to rethink accepted wisdom about online retailâs growth trajectory.