All Primark articles – Page 38
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InterviewQ&A: George Weston, chief executive of Primark owner ABF
Why the value fashion giant has done well in the troubled eurozone and current thinking on multichannel.
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AnalysisTrinity Leeds: A new heart of the city
Big property developments have all but ground to a halt. Next year only one major shopping centre scheme will open – Trinity Leeds. Ben Cooper takes a tour and assesses its prospects.
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NewsPrimark profit growth to accelerate
Value fashion giant Primark expects accelerated profit growth as cotton prices fall and new space is added.
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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NewsPrimark avoids Northern Irish strike action
Primark has agreed to increase pay to workers at its stores in Northern Ireland to lift the threat of strike action.
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NewsPrimark Northern Ireland faces St Patrick's Day strike over pay row
Primark staff in Northern Ireland have scheduled a St Patrick’s Day strike over the retailer’s two year pay freeze.
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NewsIndia's cotton export ban sparks inflation fears
India has put an immediate ban on the export of cotton sparking fears of inflation in the cost of the raw material.
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NewsPrimark Northern Irish workers vote for strike
Primark staff in Northern Ireland have voted to strike over a pay freeze.
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OpinionPrimark is a step ahead
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsPrimark like-for-likes to edge up 2% in first half
Primark like-for-likes are expected to edge up 2% in its first half.
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NewsRetailers write to Chancellor to urge business rate reform
Retailers including Boots, HMV, Kingfisher and Primark have written to the Chancellor calling on him to revise the 5.6% business rate rise to come into effect in April.
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AnalysisThe big picture of development
The scale of development in the UK and the rest of Europe is polarising. With a handful of plans for mega schemes in the pipeline, and other boutique and niche projects being pushed forward, Mark Faithfull considers whether the middle ground has been squeezed out.
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NewsTesco offers 'alternative' work experience scheme
Tesco has offered an “alternative” work experience programme after a government-led scheme received a storm of criticism.
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AnalysisWhat price is right?
Consumer confidence is low and the battle for spend intense, retailers are slashing prices in a bid to attract shoppers. But is this the optimum pricing strategy, asks Rebecca Thomson.
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News
Primark Northern Irish workers to be re-ballotted over strike
Primark staff in Northern Ireland are to be re-balloted by Usdaw over a possible strike after a “technical oversight” in the original ballot process left the union open to a legal challenge.
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OpinionPrimark is proving its value as others struggle
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsPrimark optimistic for 2012 after strong sales
The squeeze on consumers will lessen in 2012, directors of Primark’s parent company believe.
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NewsPrimark Northern Irish workers back call for strike
Primark staff in Northern Ireland have overwhelmingly backed industrial action in protest at the retailer’s attempt to impose a second year of pay freezes.
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OpinionPeacocks or Primark?
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store - across every area of retail.
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GalleryPrimark: Making its mark
Edinburgh shoppers are flocking to Princes Street following the long-awaited arrival of Primark. John Ryan visits the flagship that has become the city’s retail phenomenon.