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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Death announced of businessman Galen Weston The death has been announced of well-known businessman Galen Weston. Business • 13 Apr
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
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
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
Primark-owner sees £375m loss of sales from lockdowns Associated British Foods has estimated the temporary closure of its Primark clothing stores in European markets due to new Covid-19 restrictions will cost it £375m ... Business • 02 Nov 20
Profits at Primark to drop by two thirds, owner says Associated British Foods said today that trading in its Primark fashion stores that have reopened after coronavirus lockdown has been "reassuring and encouraging". Business • 02 Jul 20
'Heaven on earth': Shoppers thrilled as Penneys reopens Crowds of excited shoppers gathered outside Penneys stores today, as the retailer reopened its doors to the public after nearly three months closed due to ... Business • 12 Jun 20
Penneys ready to reopen but will limit numbers inside Penneys is to reopen 16 of its stores here tomorrow morning, but the number of customers allowed inside at any one time will be limited ... Business • 11 Jun 20
Primark owner can't give guidance due to virus crisis Primark owner Associated British Foods said today it would not pay an interim dividend and could not provide earnings guidance for the remainder of its ... Business • 21 Apr 20
Primark commits to paying for £370m of orders Fashion retailer Primark has committed to pay suppliers for £370m of orders, even though all its stores are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business • 20 Apr 20
Penneys overtakes Guinness as most valuable Irish brand Penneys has become Ireland's most valuable brand for the first time, after recording a 9% rise in brand value to €2.4 billion last year. Business • 07 Apr 20
Primark closes all stores, stops orders with suppliers Primark is closing all of its stores, a loss of roughly £650m worth of net sales a month, and will stop placing new orders with ... Business • 23 Mar 20
Staff at Primark's Dublin HQ asked to work remotely Primark, which trades as Penneys here, has asked the majority of its employees in its Dublin headquarters and Reading office in the UK to work ... Business • 05 Mar 20
Primark owner warns coronavirus threatens supplies The owner of Primark, which trades as Penneys here, has warned of a risk of shortages of some clothing lines later this year if delays ... Business • 24 Feb 20
