All Primark articles – Page 15
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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.
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NewsPrimark 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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GalleryIn 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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OpinionLeader: 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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OpinionOpinion: 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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OpinionOpinion: 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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AnalysisAnalysis: 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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NewsPrimark 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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AnalysisAnalysis: 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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GalleryFirst 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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CartoonRetail 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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NewsPrimark 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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AnalysisRetail 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