All Primark articles – Page 2
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DataData: Six retailers that can afford to raise prices – and four that can’t
If you were to increase your prices overnight, how might your customers react? Thanks to data from Kantar’s Pricing Power division, Retail Week can reveal what the consequences for 10 retailers could be if they were to do just that
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NewsPrimark orders staff back to the office
Primark has cut down on the number of days staff in selected teams spend working from home.
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InterviewQ&A: Pinterest UK retail director on Primark partnership and peak trading
Pinterest is on a mission to become a unique and popular shopping destination for its users across the globe. Its UK director of retail Caroline Orange-Northey talks to Retail Week about partnerships, AI enhancing the user experience, and why it’s preparing for peak now.
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NewsPrimark confirms opening of first standalone home store in England
Value fashion giant Primark has confirmed plans to open its debut standalone home store in Great Britain this summer.
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NewsPrimark completes click-and-collect rollout
Value fashion giant Primark has completed the rollout of its click-and-collect service across its entire store estate in Great Britain.
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NewsPrimark to make Middle East retail debut
Value fashion giant Primark is making its Middle Eastern debut as it gears up to open the doors to its first-ever store in the region later this year.
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FeatureThe secrets of successful staff suggestion schemes
Initiatives such as M&S’ Straight to Stuart suggestion scheme can help unlock smart business ideas from retail’s frontline. George MacDonald looks at how they can be used most effectively.
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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 ABF’s boss George Weston about consumer caution in the UK, the uncertainty in the US as a result of Trump’s tariff turmoil, opportunity in a review of the UK’s ‘de minimis’ loophole and what he’s looking for in a replacement for ex Primark chief executive Paul Marchant.
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NewsPrimark sales grow in key markets but decline in UK and Ireland
Primark has reported a sales decline in the UK and Ireland, but the rest of its key markets showed growth.
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NewsPrimark launches new brand campaign to emphasise value of its ‘quality’ basics
Primark has unveiled its latest value campaign in a bid to change the perception of “value” and its association in terms of price and quality
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AnalysisPrimark CEO rumour mill: Who does retail think is set to step into Paul Marchant’s shoes?
Following the shock announcement that long-term chief executive Paul Marchant had left Primark with immediate effect earlier this week, Retail Week looks at the early runners and riders to replace him in one of the biggest jobs in UK fashion.
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NewsPrimark boss resigns following investigation into behaviour
Primark’s 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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AnalysisHow are Walmart, Primark and Holland & Barrett upping their supply chain A-game?
What will the coming months bring for UK supply chains, and what must 2026 strategies look like if businesses are to sustain growth? Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2026 report provides the blueprint
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FeatureRetail Week Awards 2025 – the winners
Check out the profiles of all the winners from the Retail Week Awards 2025 – and what the judges had to say.
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NewsPrimark unveils latest retail staff pay rise
The rise comes into effect from April 1 and is expected to benefit 28,000 workers.
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GalleryPrimark opens first-ever standalone home store
Primark has today opened the doors of its world-first standalone home concept in Belfast City Centre
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NewsPrimark partners with Pinterest on new homeware collection
Value fashion giant Primark has announced the launch of its first-ever Pinterest-inspired homeware collection.
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NewsPrimark confirms click-and-collect rollout across all stores
Eighteen stores are launching the service immediately.
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AnalysisWhat does Primark’s less than golden quarter mean for the rest of UK fashion?
The fashion giant became the latest retailer to update on its performance over the peak Christmas period earlier today and highlighted the impact of “cautious shoppers” on sales. Retail Week explores what a tough time for the ever-resilient Primark means for the broader fashion sector
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NewsPrimark’s UK sales have been hit as ‘cautious’ shoppers held back in lead up to Christmas
Fashion giant Primark has reported slumping sales in the UK and Ireland as “cautious shoppers” held back on seasonal spending in the lead up to Christmas.