All Primark articles – Page 29
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NewsRetailers urged to cough up Rana Plaza compensation
Social and ethical groups are calling on brands and retailers to urgently contribute compensation to the victims of the Rana Plaza tragedy.
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OpinionComment: BHS owners Retail Acquisitions face a daunting task
BHS’ new owners, Retail Acquisitions, emerged from nowhere – will they be able to restore the struggling retailer to its former glory?
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OpinionComment: Retail Acquisitions has much work to do to revive BHS
If BHS really is to be a “going concern” then much effort and money will need to be poured into its store portfolio, almost immediately.
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NewsAldi and Waitrose crowned fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Grocers Aldi and Waitrose have been revealed as the fastest growing-retailers in the UK, according to new research.
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NewsOracle Retail Week Awards 2015 winners revealed
Former Kingfisher group chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire won the coveted Outstanding Contribution to Retail accolade at last night’s prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards.
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OpinionComment: Shop design matters little if customer service is absent
It’s no good having the right product in the right place at the right time, if the all-important customer-service element is absent.
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NewsPrimark expects 16% jump in half-year sales after European expansion
Half-year sales at fashion retailer Primark are expected to jump 16% at constant currency rates, driven by its European expansion.
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OpinionComment: Why London Fashion Week is important for retailers
London Fashion Week has kicked off, but why is the catwalk showcase becoming increasingly important for retailers?
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NewsAndy Bond backed fashion retailer Pep & Co to open one of first stores in Kettering
Andy Bond backed fashion retailer Pep & Co has chosen Kettering to open one of its first stores.
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NewsWork to begin on new-look Westgate Oxford shopping centre
Work is poised to begin on an 800,000 sq ft retail and leisure destination in the centre of Oxford that has been plagued by delays.
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InterviewPep&Co: first interview with the retailer’s boss Adrian Mountford
Fashion retailer Pep&Co will hit the high street this summer, challenging rival value players. Retail Week speaks to managing director Adrian Mountford ahead of its 50-store launch.
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InterviewQ&A with Primark owner ABF's finance director John Bason
Primark posted a 15% sales increase in the 16 weeks to January 3. John Bason, finance director of Primark’s parent ABF, talks to Retail Week
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OpinionComment: There could be life in BHS yet if it can find a buyer
As Arcadia boss Philip Green looks for potential buyers for BHS, can the fashion retailer be reinvigorated by new leadership?
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NewsPrimark's US stores could boost growth by up to 70%
Primark’s planned foray into the US could boost the value retailer’s growth by between 50% and 70%, management believe.
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NewsPrimark reports sales rise of 15% after 'strong' Christmas trading
Primark has reported its sales were up 15% for the 16 weeks ending January 3, driven by increased selling space and high sales densities.
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GalleryStore gallery: Primark opens second Belgian store in Brussels
Last week Primark opened its second store in Belgium, one with a much higher profile than the first owing to its location in Brussels.
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NewsPrimark latest fashion retailer to report sales hit after warm autumn
Value fashion giant Primark has become the latest clothing retailer to report a hit to sales as a result of the warm weather in autumn.
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OpinionComment: Does Christmas signal shutdown time for store design?
Christmas is normally a slack time for the store design and build sector, but this year things look a little different.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the big four grocers, Primark and Farfetch
Retail news round-up on November 18, 2014: Store closures ‘only option’ for big four; Primark to re-launch Farrell menswear brand; Farfetch.com launches click-and-collect service; and Yours Clothing to expand into Scotland and Ireland.
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NewsAssociated British Foods boss compares Primark openings to One Direction gig
George Watson compares Primark store openings to pop concerts, Morrisons’ loyalty card tussle with Aldi and Claire’s loom band sofa.