All Primark articles – Page 9
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NewsPrimark operating profits soar after store estate fully reopens
Primark has posted a surge in sales and operating profits driven by the reopening of its store estate following Covid-enforced closures.
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InterviewInterview: Who needs Prada when you have Primark? Paul Marchant on opening in the capital of fashion
Retail Week talks to Primark’s chief executive as the value giant continues its quest for global expansion
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NewsPrimark launches new customer-facing website
Primark has set live its new customer-facing website, which allows shoppers to check stock before heading to stores.
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AnalysisExplosive consumer poll: Is greenwashing working?
Retail Week’s Green is the New Black report has ignited debate on social media as to how much consumers know – and care – about sustainability. We take a closer look at its findings.
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AnalysisChanging rooms: Why H&M, Next and Joules are making over the homewares sector
The homewares market has soared over the past two years as housebound consumers sought to redecorate and reimagine their living spaces. Retail Week explores how this trend has shifted the playing field across an already fragmented sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Primark, Morrisons and Hotel Chocolat are serving up food and beverage innovations
As coronavirus restrictions have lifted, retailers have looked to in-store dining to bolster footfall and drive both store and online sales. But what are the challenges and opportunities presented by in-store dining in a post-pandemic world?
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AnalysisTracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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DataData: Primark and Amazon rank among most sustainable retailers in new consumer poll
Retail Week’s ground-breaking new report reveals the findings of exclusive research with 1,000 UK consumers on what sustainability means to them, how it is influencing their spending and how much they care about retailers driving the ESG agenda.
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NewsPrimark places bet on bumper summer and sets date for revamped website
Primark has recorded an uptick in sales of summer holiday gear as consumers gear up for a restriction-free season.
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NewsPrimark sales rocket as lockdown fades into past
Sales at value fashion giant Primark surged 60% year on year in its first half – when stores remained open, in contrast to Covid closures the previous year.
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Opinion‘UK retailers could follow US as ghost kitchens swoop into supermarkets’
Ghost kitchens are becoming an increasing part of the food retail landscape as grocers and restaurants compete for stomach share. Innovations in the US, from TikTok to Kroger, may inspire similar initiatives in the UK, says George MacDonald
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GalleryStore gallery: Greggs rolls into Primark with new cafe concept
Greggs has opened its shop-in-shop in Primark’s Birmingham flagship.
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AnalysisFrom Crocs and KFC to Yeezy and Gap – seven of retail’s most surprising collaborations
This week, Primark and Greggs revealed they were teaming up for a limited-edition collaboration. Retail Week takes a look at some of the more memorable retail partnerships from around the world.
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NewsGreggs and Primark launch clothing collection and in-store food offer
Greggs has launched a clothing range in partnership with Primark, with the retailer also planning to open a Greggs cafe in its Birmingham store.
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NewsPrimark pledges to keep prices low and cuts 400 jobs
Value fashion giant Primark has vowed not to increase prices, despite an inflationary environment, and is to axe 400 jobs.
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NewsPrimark posts festive sales gains but lags pre-pandemic levels
Primark has registered a spike in sales during the crucial Christmas trading period but lagged behind pre-pandemic levels.
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Opinion‘How green can retailers become and still turn a profit?’
Over the past few years there has been a noticeable shift in consumer behaviour with people becoming more conscious about what they buy and how they shop.
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AnalysisWho will be the retail winners and losers of 2022?
Which retailers will fly and flop in the year to come? We asked retail experts to share their tips for 2022.
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NewsPrimark predicts sales gains despite supply chain and Covid disruption
Primark owner Associated British Foods expects sales at the retailer to rise in the coming months despite the reintroduction of coronavirus restrictions in Europe and supply chain challenges.
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Opinion‘Retailers are encouraging Christmas shoppers back in store with excitement and theatre’
Currys, Kingfisher and Primark are just three of the retailers demonstrating the importance of the store to boosting customer engagement this golden quarter, writes Fran Minogue.