Primark expands sustainable cotton programme Primark, one of Europe's biggest fast fashion chains, has pledged to train an additional 125,000 smallholder cotton farmers in more sustainable farming methods in India, … Business • 06 May
Primark puts click-and-collect on its radar Fashion chain Primark, which has shunned the extra cost of home delivery, could add click-and-collect services to its revamped website over time. Business • 11 Mar
AB Foods sees strong H1 on improved Primark performance Associated British Foods has today forecast first-half sales and adjusted operating profit "strongly ahead" of the previous year and ahead of pre-Covid 19 levels, reflecting … Business • 28 Feb
AB Foods says Primark sales up 36% over Christmas Associated British Foods said that sales at its Primark fashion business over the 16 weeks to January 8 were up 36% compared to last year … Business • 20 Jan
Penneys to relocate to bigger Dundrum store Penneys has today confirmed plans to relocate its existing store in Dundrum Town Centre to the upper floors of the former House of Fraser site … Business • 18 Jan
AB Foods says Primark trading ahead of expectations Associated British Foods said today that trading to date in its new financial year at its Primark fashion business had been ahead of expectations with … Business • 10 Dec 21
Penneys to create 700 jobs in €250m investment Fashion retailer Penneys is to create 700 new jobs as part of a €250m capital investment and redevelopment programme. Business • 26 Nov 21
AB Foods expects Primark to bounce back from Covid hit Associated British Foods has forecast a significant increase in sales and profit at its Primark fashion chain in its new financial year after the 2020-21 … Business • 09 Nov 21
Primark launches new circular denim collection Primark, which trades as Penneys here, has launched a new denim collection designed and created to show what circular fashion means in practice. Business • 02 Nov 21
Green light for new €118m Penneys distribution centre Kildare County Council has given the green light for a new €118 million Primark distribution centre for Newbridge that is to deliver 482 full time … Business • 27 Oct 21
Penneys owner to reduce fashion waste and cut emissions Primark has today unveiled its new sustainability strategy, which is designed to reduce fashion waste, halve carbon emissions across its value chain and improve the … Business • 15 Sep 21
Penneys confirms Tallaght store to open next year Penneys has confirmed that it will open a new store in The Square Town Centre in Tallaght next year, creating 300 new jobs. Business • 13 Sep 21
Primark's sales miss expectations due to Covid hit Sales at fashion retailer Primark fell short of management expectations in its latest quarter, hit by public health restrictions in major markets to control the … Business • 13 Sep 21
Primark ups full year outlook after sales top forecasts Associated British Foods said today that third-quarter sales at its Primark fashion stores which reopened after Covid-19 lockdowns were ahead of expectations in all markets. Business • 01 Jul 21
Revolut users spend big in Penneys as retailers reopen Revolut users spent more money in Penneys stores than any other non-essential shops in the country on the first day of the reopening of retail … Business • 11 May 21
Penneys open booking system for shopping appointments Penneys has opened its online booking system this morning where customers can book an appointment to shop in any Penneys store next week. Business • 07 May 21
Penneys to offer shopping by appointment Penneys has announced that it will offer shopping by appointment as a temporary measure in all of its Irish stores in the week prior to … Business • 30 Apr 21
AB Foods' H1 profit down 50% on Primark's Covid hit Associated British Foods has today reported a halving in first half profit after Covid-19 lockdowns closed its Primark fashion stores but said it saw record … Business • 20 Apr 21
Death announced of businessman Galen Weston The death has been announced of well-known businessman Galen Weston. Business • 13 Apr 21
Primark warns of £1.1 billion lockdown hit to sales Associated British Foods has warned today that it expected to lose sales worth £1.1 billion from the lockdown of its stores at fast-fashion chain Primark … Business • 25 Feb 21
Penneys-owner warns of £1.5 billion sales hit Primark-owner Associated British Foods warned that the loss of sales from store closures could rise to over £1.5 billion if current lockdowns last until the … Business • 14 Jan 21
Primark looks to recoup £430m of sales lost to lockdown Associated British Foods said today the estimated hit to sales at its Primark fashion chain from Covid-19 related store closures this autumn is about £430m, … Business • 04 Dec 20
Penneys to open two stores for 24 hours next week Penneys is to keep two of its stores open for one 24-hour period next week following their reopening. Business • 28 Nov 20
Penney's would welcome longer opening hours in December Penney's has said it would welcome any extension to its store opening hours when it reopens once Level 5 restrictions are lifted in December. Business • 06 Nov 20
Primark says won't venture online despite COVID hit Associated British Foods has today reported a 40% fall in full-year earnings, with a Covid-19 related hit to profit at its Primark clothing business outweighing … Business • 03 Nov 20
