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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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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Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryHigh Street
Primark forecasts £1.1bn sales hit
The owner of Primark is expecting to lose £1.1bn in sales during the first half of its financial year due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions which prohibit stores to trade. Associated British Foods (ABF) told investors that as a “consequence of the restrictions” placed on Primark it expects sales and…
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19 FebruaryProperty
NewRiver JV with Bravo Strategies acquires The Moor
NewRiver has announced its joint venture with Bravo Strategies has exchanged contracts to acquire retail estate The Moor from CEP ASI UKPF Nominee 1 Limited and CEP ASI UKPF Nominee 2 Limited, for a total consideration of £41m. The Moor estate, which is located in Sheffield city centre, is close…
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Jan- 2021 -22 JanuaryAdvice
Don’t relapse into a brick-and-mortar mentality
Despite vaccines being rolled out and there being some semblance of light at the end of the tunnel, the situation for brick-and-mortar stores this year remains bleak. In-store retail continues to struggle and according to a recent report from The Centre for Retail Research, up to 200,000 in-store jobs could…
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21 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Primark appoints new corporate affairs director
Primark has announced the appointment of Alice Macandrew to the newly-created position of corporate affairs director with immediate effect. Macandrew joins Primark with the remit to develop a global corporate affairs team and strategy that will build and protect long-term value in Primark. Working closely with the group’s leadership team…
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