Primark
This coverage explores Primark’s strategy and performance in the UK retail sector, focusing on store operations, product assortment, pricing, marketing campaigns, sustainability initiatives, and leadership decisions. Reporting highlights how Primark balances value positioning with volume growth and operational efficiency — offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals in fast‑fashion and large‑format retail.
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Sep- 2021 -21 SeptemberOnline & Digital
M&S invests £20m in technology fund amid digital push
Marks and Spencer has committed over £20M to a technology fund managed by True, as the retailer aims to continue it’s push towards a digital-first business. Marks and Spencer has worked with True since 2018, however this represents the first significant financial commitment, with its latest fund aiming to raise…
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13 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Primark Q4 operating profits to beat expectations despite sales fall
Associated British Foods (AB Foods) has announced that Primark will beat its Q4 FY21 adjusted operating profit expectations, as the group’s H2 retail sales are set to hit £3.4bn. In a trading update, the group claimed that while Primark’s sales for the year ended 18 September were “lower than expected”,…
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Aug- 2021 -12 AugustAdvice
Building customer experiences that evolve with the user
The Covid-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst in the growth of online sales for the retail sector – which for some companies was a move they simply, and understandably, were not prepared for. This unprecedented shift to online meant that a basic e-commerce function on a website in many cases…
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Jul- 2021 -1 JulyHigh Street
Primark owner sees Q3 revenues rise 47% to £3.65bn
Associated British Foods, the owner of Primark, saw group revenues jump 47% year-on-year to £3.65bn for Q3 FY21. Released as a part of the company’s trading update for the 40 weeks to 19 June 2021, the group revealed that its retail revenues spiked 207% year-on-year to £1.6bn for the quarter.…
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Jun- 2021 -14 JuneShopping Centres
Primark to extend Luton site
Primark is set to extend and refurbish its store at The Mall, Luton. As part of the build, the site will be extended by almost 40% and the entire space will be refurbished to reflect Primark’s “latest shop fit and design”. The refurbishment, which will be completed this coming winter,…
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11 JuneAnalysis
Bringing brick-and-mortar retail into the digital age
In April, we saw UK retail sales surge as non-essential stores across England opened for the first time after months of ongoing lockdown restrictions. In a week, high street footfall doubled. In fact, shoppers were spotted queuing from 7 am outside brands such as Primark, Zara and TKMaxx in preparation for the highly anticipated high…
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3 JuneComment
The benefits of the Amazon model are overstated – it’s time for true disruption
It is undeniable that Covid jumped ecommerce into 2030. A 2021 report from Retail Economics and Natwest discovered that since the pandemic began, nearly half (46%) of UK consumers have purchased a product online that they had previously only ever purchased in store. Meanwhile 32% of consumers surveyed said they…
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May- 2021 -21 MayCoronavirus
Ikea and Primark most searched for brands since reopening, study finds
Ikea and Primark have been the most searched for brands following restrictions being lifted in April, according to new data from Dojo which has revealed the UK’s spending habits. The UK payment provider analysed Google search volumes to reveal the most in-demand brands post-lockdown, and which activities Brits were looking…
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Apr- 2021 -20 AprilClothing & Shoes
Primark to repay furlough relief despite seeing HY profits halve
The owner of Primark, Associated British Foods (ABF), has revealed that it intends to repay £121m in relief repayment, despite profits falling 50% to £319m for the 24 weeks ended 27 February 2021. The government support schemes enabled the company to preserve its entire 65,000 workforce for Primark. While overall…
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Mar- 2021 -4 MarchComment
Integrating Arcadia’s brands into ASOS and Boohoo: Three key steps
Retail is rife with change thanks to the impact of Covid19 on the sector. Unfortunately, in recent months we’ve seen many retailers go into administration or become acquired. One notable example is Arcadia Group. Boohoo recently acquired its Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton brands – and ASOS acquired Topshop,…
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