All Primark articles – Page 45
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OpinionRetailers still uncertain about what 2010 holds
The recession has come to an end - officially - but speaking to the great and the good of fashion at this week’s Retail Trust Ball they were not celebrating just yet.
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NewsM&S suffers dip in clothing volume and value share
Marks & Spencer lost clothing volume and value market share last year while rivals George at Asda, Tesco and Primark all gained.
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NewsPrimark ramps up ethical trade commitment
Primark has committed to ramp up its ethical trade activities following an in-depth investigation by the Ethical Trading Initiative.
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OpinionPrimark powers on
There can be few more enjoyable jobs in retail property than being Primark’s property director.
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NewsPrimark sales up 19%
Primark has reported sales 19% ahead of last year in its first quarter for the 16 weeks to January 2.
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OpinionSpotlight to fall on retail leadership
As the battle to lead the country hots up, leadership will also be a key theme for fashion retailers this year.
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NewsPrimark mulls Westfield Stratford store
Primark is reported to be considering signing a 70,000sq ft store at Westfield Stratford, the East London shopping centre scheduled to open in September 2011.
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NewsPrimark has ‘best ever’ day in London
Primark’s flagship store on London’s Oxford Street is reported to have had its best-ever trading day on Saturday.
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NewsPrimark juggernaut powers on as expansion spurs sales
Primark posted results in line with City expectations, including a 7% rise in like-for-like sales in the year to September 12.
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OpinionPrimark wins praise as ethics take centre stage
They say no publicity is bad publicity, but as allegations about Primark’s sourcing came in thick and fast, questioning its ethics, the old adage started to look flawed.
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NewsPrimark like-for-likes up 7%
Value fashion retailer Primark has reported sales up 20% in the year to September 12, with like-for-likes up 7%.
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NewsKidswear most resilient clothing sector
Kidswear has been the most resilient clothing sector in the recession, according to market research house Verdict.
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NewsH&M and HMV target Oxford Street Zavvi site
Entertainment retailer HMV and fashion chain H&M are in the final stages of signing for shops in the prominent former Zavvi store at the east end of London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsGeorge claims top spot in clothing market share
Asda’s George has seized the top spot in clothing market share, delivering managing director Anthony Thompson’s target to take first place 18 months early.
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NewsPrimark named UK’s ‘most feared’ retailer
Cut-price fashion leader Primark is replacing Tesco as Britain’s “sharpest and most feared” retailer , says retail analyst Verdict Research.
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NewsPrimark set to open in Bury scheme
Primark has signed for a 50,000 sq ft store at Thornfield’s The Rock scheme, in Bury, Greater Manchester.
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OpinionPrimark is just getting started
There was a point when a visit to Primark was a bit of a bunfight. But the days of garments on the floor outnumbering those on the rails now seems a distant memory – in most branches anyway.
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NewsArthur Ryan steps down as Primark chief executive
Primark boss Arthur Ryan will step down as chief executive of Primark from Sunday, but will remain chairman of the value fashion retailer.
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NewsPrimark posts good sales despite mixed weather
Primark has continued to deliver strong sales, the value fashion powerhouse’s parent Associated British Foods revealed in its pre-close statement ahead of November’s interims.
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NewsPrimark UK arm drives sales
Primark owner Associated British Foods said sales and profits in the year to September 12 at the value fashion retailer will be “well ahead of last year”.