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UK government introduces new trade measures for developing countries

The UK government has introduced new measures that intend to simplify imports from developing countries. The changes come under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme and, according to a press release, aim to “lower prices on everyday goods while supporting growth in some of the world’s poorest nations”. The measures particularly address...

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Primark names new chief customer and digital officer

Budget retailer Primark has appointed Matt Houston as its new chief customer and digital officer. It is the first time the two functions will be merged. Houston partially succeeds Michelle McEttrick, who had been serving as chief customer officer, a role that three years ago was newly created upon her appointment. The decision to now merge the...

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Asda aims to overtake Primark as it doubles down on fashion

Supermarket giant Asda wishes to take over Primark in the realm of fashion retail, with its clothing division now said to be leading its ongoing turnaround plan. Speaking to The Telegraph, Liz Evans, the managing director of Asda’s clothing brand George, said the company’s “long-term goal” was to challenge budget retailer Primark's leading...

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Primark to slash 150 jobs across international workforce

Budget retailer Primark is preparing to cut approximately 150 jobs across locations in Ireland, the UK and the US. Around 100 of these redundancies are expected to roll out at the company’s international headquarters in Dublin, reflecting 7 percent of its 1,500 strong workforce in the city. The proposed job cuts are said to be in the People &...

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Discarded clothes from British brands found in Ghana’s protected wetlands

Discarded garments from the likes of Next, George at Asda, Primark, H&M, Zara and Marks & Spencer have been uncovered in new dumps in the protected wetlands of Ghana, an hour outside the region’s capital city, Accra. According to an investigation by Unearthed and Greenpeace Africa, synthetic fast fashion from the UK and Europe was found in two...

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Primark announces first standalone home store in England

Fashion and homeware retailer Primark will open its first-ever standalone home store in England within the Trafford Palazzo shopping centre in Manchester this summer. The new 11,900-square-foot store, set over two floors, will showcase Primark’s expanded affordable homeware and lifestyle range, including essentials such as cotton bedding and...

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Primark now launches its free clothing repair workshops in the United States

Budget fashion retailer Primark has brought it “Love It for Longer” repair workshops to the USA, initially starting in two markets: Staten Island in New York and Tysons, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. During each free in-store workshop, participants learn simple mending and upcycling techniques like fixing hems, adding buttons or...

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Primark to enter Middle East via Alshaya Group deal

Budget retailer Primark has confirmed plans to enter the Middle East via a new partnership with retail franchise operator, Alshaya Group. The duo, which had first announced their strategic partnership in 2024, are planning to open four stores across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The openings will start with a new store at The...

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Primark to invest 40 million euros in store portfolio in Italy

Fashion retailer Primark, known for its affordable clothing and homeware, is investing 40 million euros to grow its Italian store footprint as it looks to expand across the country. The investment will see Primark opening five new stores in Rome, Biella, Perugia and two in Naples, bringing its Italian store count to 26. These new stores will...

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Primark H1 sales marginally grow as store roll out continues, offset by weaker UK market

Sales for Primark saw impact from cautious consumer sentiment in the UK for the 24 weeks to March 1, yet in other regions “good underlying growth” was largely reported by the budget retailer’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF). Central and Eastern Europe welcomed the highest growth in sales at 21 percent, as the company continued to...

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Primark opens second store in Virginia at Potomac Mills

Irish value fashion retailer Primark has opened its second store in Virginia. Located at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge, the new Primark store spans more than 32,000 square feet and features an extensive selection of the retailer's offerings, including apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty, and homeware. The new store opening at Potomac Mills...

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Queens Center announces eight new store openings amidst renovations

Queens Center in Elmhurst, New York, has announced eight recent store openings as the indoor mall undergoes internal and external renovations. New retailers to open in the shopping center include Psycho Bunny, Primark, H&M, San Wei, Burlington, Digiso, Poke Island, and Dave's Hot Chicken. Two other retailers slated to open in the upcoming year...