All Primark articles – Page 31
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NewsPrimark first-half like-for-like sales rise 4%
Like-for-like sales at Primark rose 4% in the first half buoyed by a strong performance at Christmas when its novelty jumpers flew off the shelves.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on The Co-op, Primark and SSP
Retail news round-up on February 24, 2014: Co-op hails ‘phenomenal’ response to public poll, Primark sales rise in first half and SSP eyes London listing.
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OpinionComment: Retailers race for a slice of the sportswear market
In just four weeks since the peak Christmas trading period, it is clear that sportswear will be in the retail spotlight in 2014, with both specialists and non-specialists targeting it for growth opportunities.
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NewsCity opens door to retail IPOs as Poundland and Pets at Home head the queue
The City has given the green light to retail IPOs after poring over the industry’s Christmas performance.
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AnalysisVideo: Primark launches a fitness focused campaign
Primark hasn’t used its marketing campaigns to focus on a particular category before, making this bid to embrace the fitness market a new move for the fast-fashion retailer and one that follows in the footsteps of rivals such as H&M.
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AnalysisWeather’s effect on retail sales: What do retailers need to know
January’s trading updates contained many references to the weather, but is there any link between the climate and retail sales?
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OpinionComment: Primark or Topshop? The two-speed store design economy
In-store screens or not? The choice is up to the individual retailer, but being half-hearted is really not an option.
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GalleryStore gallery: Primark raises the value stakes in Düsseldorf
Germany is the home of value retail and Primark’s arrival in Düsseldorf has stepped up the competition.
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NewsPrimark's Christmas jumper dominance helps sales soar
Shrewd buying and novelty jumpers drove Primark’s Christmas sales surge, as the value chain insists retailers can thrive without online.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Round-up of retail's Christmas trading updates
Dozens of the biggest retailers have updated the market on their all-important Christmas trading in the last few weeks. Here’s a glance at the headline numbers.
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NewsPrimark delivers 'excellent' Christmas with sales up 12%
Primark has recorded Christmas sales up 12% and expects its profit to be well ahead of last year, and margin higher than expected.
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NewsPrimark kicks off the New Year with fitness clothing campaign
Primark has kicked off the New Year with a fitness-inspired campaign to highlight its expanded Workout product range.
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OpinionComment: Retail lessons from Next's Christmas update
A standout Christmas performance from Next puts the retailer in line to rival Marks & Spencer’s profitability this year.
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NewsNew Look replaces Zara as most popular high street store
New Look has replaced Zara as Britain’s favourite fashion retailer, according to fashion recommendation site Dressipi.
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OpinionComment: Debenhams shares drop after supplier squeeze
Retail stocks across the board edged down over the week as the City suffered a case of nerves that Christmas trading has not fully taken off as hoped for.
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NewsIn pictures: Primark opens first French store in Marseille
Primark opened its first French store yesterday at the Grand Littoral centre in Marseille.
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AnalysisReview of the year: What retail learned from Bangladesh
Never has the supply chain been more of a priority for retailers than in 2013. The devastating collapse of the Rana Plaza factory complex in Dhaka in April killed more than 1,100 people, leading to a rethink of how retailers handle their overseas supply chains.
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AnalysisReview of the year: 2013 in pictures
From administrations and horse meat to new formats and the march of multichannel, 2013 has been a busy year for retail. Rebecca Thomson looks back at the most significant moments
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AnalysisReview of the year: 2013 - a good year for Primark and Aldi
Primark and Aldi both had great years, with soaring sales for one and rising marketing share for the other.
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AnalysisReview of the year: 2013's most popular stories
Retail-week.com’s most popular stories of the year: