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.
The fashion retailer has announced a partnership with Circ, a supplier specialising in textile-to-textile recycling
The retailer said that its namesake brand had the most notable performance in the six months to August 31, 2026, with gross merchandise value (GMV) increasing 14.1% on the year before
Just four months ago, Primark was claiming its position on home delivery was unchanged. Now the retailer is saying it will launch the service. What is Primark’s u-turn really about?
As Primark prepares to launch home delivery, we take a look at what impact its click-and-collect service has had on the retailer’s web traffic and in-store performance
Primark is preparing to launch home delivery in Great Britain under its strategy to strengthen its customer proposition amid continued flat sales.
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