All Primark articles – Page 11
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AnalysisHappy Christmas from retail – 12 gifts from retailers to society in 2019
It may have been a tough year for retail, but that didn’t stop the industry from playing its part as a good corporate citizen and helping those in need, from the homeless to refugees. These initiatives are just the tip of the iceberg of retail’s engagement with the wider community.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The 10 best stores of the decade
Store design expert John Ryan selects the 10 most landmark shops that have opened over the past decade.
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OpinionLeader: Retail’s star can’t only shine at Christmas
In a few days, the tumult of Christmas trading will be over. The short time before the January Sales kick off – in-store at least – brings a chance to reflect on the retail year gone by.
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AnalysisFrom horsemeat to the Crystal Methodist: most memorable moments of the decade
Retail Week looks back at the most groundbreaking retail stories of the 2010s.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is shopping in stores like Primark really greener than online?
The boss of Primark owner Associated British Foods has claimed the high street chain is “a solution” to fashion’s sustainability crisis. Do his claims that shopping in-store is better for the environment really stack up?
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OpinionLeader: The more M&S can be like its Christmas jumper ad, the better
All the big retailers’ Christmas ads are out now and one big name that more than most will hope its seasonal marketing push results in a sack-full of spend is Marks & Spencer.
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NewsShopping in-store more sustainable than online, claims Primark owner
The owner of Primark has defended its fast-fashion offering and said shopping in-store is more environmentally friendly and sustainable than online delivery.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Primark confronts sustainability concerns that hit German sales
In its 50th year of trading and following a strong set of full-year results, Primark has won more clothing market share even with bumps in the road – particularly in Germany.
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NewsPrimark profits rise as it eyes international expansion
Primark has posted an increase in full-year profits and set its sights on further international expansion, despite declining like-for-like sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Christmas cheer beat festive fear as election looms?
The golden quarter is underway against a backdrop of worrying predictions on consumer spending, Brexit chaos and a possible general election. Retail Week looks at the industry’s prospects at this crucial time of year.
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AnalysisLong read: Sustainable retail – the businesses making a difference
Ask any retailer what the main issues are facing their business today and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one who doesn’t mention sustainability. But who is doing good things here and how are they getting results?
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NewsPrimark aims to boost sales with more food and drink formats
Primark is set to roll out more stores featuring food, drink and beauty treatments following the success of its Birmingham mega-store that opened earlier this year.
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NewsPrimark full-year sales rise driven by bricks-and-mortar expansion
Primark has recorded an uplift in full-year sales across the UK, Europe and the US as the fashion retailer’s expansion drive offset like-for-like declines.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Old Paul Marchant had a farm, ee-eye ee-eye oh
Patrick Blower’s take on Primark training 160,000 farmers in sustainable cotton growing.
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NewsPrimark to train 160,000 farmers in sustainable cotton production
Primark is to train 160,000 cotton farmers in China, India and Pakistan in environmentally friendly farming methods in its latest sustainability initiative.
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NewsPrimark demands rent cuts as rivals benefit from CVAs
Primark is calling on landlords to slash rents by 30% as other retailers cut their property costs through CVAs.
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OpinionObituary: Arthur Ryan, Primark founder who blazed a trail
In 1969, Apollo 11 flew Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon, Jeff Bezos was just five years old and Arthur Ryan opened the doors to the first Primark store.
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DataData: Nearly two-thirds of shoppers back 1p fashion tax
Over half of shoppers say they would be prepared to pay a penny tax on fashion purchases to bolster the sector’s sustainability credentials.
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NewsPrimark 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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AnalysisAnalysis: 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.