Penneys' parent keeps guidance after solid Christmas Associated British Foods has kept its full year earnings outlook, partly due to solid revenue growth at its Primark fashion chain in the key Christmas trading period. Business • 16 Jan 20
Penneys' parent keeps guidance after solid Christmas Associated British Foods has kept its full year earnings outlook, partly due to solid revenue growth at its Primark fashion chain in the key Christmas trading period. Business • 16 Jan 20
Primark continues expansion with new Slovakia store Primark, which trades as Penneys here, has confirmed it will enter its 15th market, Slovakia, after it signed a lease to open a store in Bratislava. Business • 05 Dec 19
Primark continues expansion with new Slovakia store Primark, which trades as Penneys here, has confirmed it will enter its 15th market, Slovakia, after it signed a lease to open a store in Bratislava. Business • 05 Dec 19
Primark warns against buying its goods from 3rd parties Retailer Penneys, which trades as Primark overseas, is warning consumers not to buy its goods from third parties online as they will end up paying more than in store. Business • 16 Oct 19
Primark warns against buying its goods from 3rd parties Retailer Penneys, which trades as Primark overseas, is warning consumers not to buy its goods from third parties online as they will end up paying more than in store. Business • 16 Oct 19
Where will fashion retailers find success? Have you ever bought a dress in Karen Millen or Coast for a wedding? The stores were a popular destination to buy a new gúna ahead of a special occasion, so it came as a surprise to lots of fans of the fashion brands when the Irish stores entered provisional liquidation last week. Business • 12 Aug 19
Where will fashion retailers find success? Have you ever bought a dress in Karen Millen or Coast for a wedding? The stores were a popular destination to buy a new gúna ahead of a special occasion, so it came as a surprise to lots of fans of the fashion brands when the Irish stores entered provisional liquidation last week. Business • 12 Aug 19
Penneys staff form guard of honour for founder Ryan The funeral procession of Penneys founder Arthur Ryan has taken place, with the cortege passing by the clothing chain's first store in Dublin city centre. Ireland • 13 Jul 19
Penneys staff form guard of honour for founder Ryan The funeral procession of Penneys founder Arthur Ryan has taken place, with the cortege passing by the clothing chain's first store in Dublin city centre. Ireland • 13 Jul 19
Penneys founder Arthur Ryan dies aged 83 The founder of Irish clothing chain Penneys, Arthur Ryan, has died at the age of 83 after a short illness. Business • 08 Jul 19
Penneys founder Arthur Ryan dies aged 83 The founder of Irish clothing chain Penneys, Arthur Ryan, has died at the age of 83 after a short illness. Business • 08 Jul 19
Penneys marking 50 years of business Retailer Penneys is marking 50 years of business today. Business • 01 Jul 19
Penneys marking 50 years of business Retailer Penneys is marking 50 years of business today. Business • 01 Jul 19
Primark to move 220 positions from UK to Dublin Primark, the owner of the Penneys chain, is to transfer 220 roles to Dublin from its UK office in Reading by September. Business • 07 Mar 19
Primark to move 220 positions from UK to Dublin Primark, the owner of the Penneys chain, is to transfer 220 roles to Dublin from its UK office in Reading by September. Business • 07 Mar 19
AB Foods says Primark trading 'challenging' in November Associated British Foods blamed a fall in shopper numbers and unseasonably warm weather for negative underlying sales at its Primark fashion chain in November, sending its shares lower. Business • 07 Dec 18
AB Foods says Primark trading 'challenging' in November Associated British Foods blamed a fall in shopper numbers and unseasonably warm weather for negative underlying sales at its Primark fashion chain in November, sending its shares lower. Business • 07 Dec 18
Primark-owner AB Foods' H1 profit held back by sugar Associated British Foods said profit margins at its Primark business are set to benefit from the recent weakness of the US dollar versus the pound. Business • 26 Feb 18
Primark-owner AB Foods' H1 profit held back by sugar Associated British Foods said profit margins at its Primark business are set to benefit from the recent weakness of the US dollar versus the pound. Business • 26 Feb 18
AB Foods raises full-year outlook on strong Primark Associated British Foods has today raised its forecast for full-year results following a strong performance by bargain fashion retailer Primark. Business • 11 Sep 17
AB Foods raises full-year outlook on strong Primark Associated British Foods has today raised its forecast for full-year results following a strong performance by bargain fashion retailer Primark. Business • 11 Sep 17
Primark recalls men's flip flops over cancer chemical Primark has recalled three types of men's flip flops sold in Northern Ireland after it found high levels of a cancer-causing chemical. Ulster • 18 Jul 17
Primark recalls men's flip flops over cancer chemical Primark has recalled three types of men's flip flops sold in Northern Ireland after it found high levels of a cancer-causing chemical. Ulster • 18 Jul 17
Primark opens its first store in New York Primark has opened the doors of its latest US store in Staten Island in New York. Business • 16 Mar 17
Primark opens its first store in New York Primark has opened the doors of its latest US store in Staten Island in New York. Business • 16 Mar 17
Primark sales jump 22% due to Brexit-hit sterling Primark owner Associated British Foods said sales at the retailer have jumped by more than fifth thanks to a boost from the Brexit-hit pound. Business • 12 Jan 17
Primark sales jump 22% due to Brexit-hit sterling Primark owner Associated British Foods said sales at the retailer have jumped by more than fifth thanks to a boost from the Brexit-hit pound. Business • 12 Jan 17
Liffey Valley sold to German pensions group Dublin's Liffey Valley Shopping Centre has been bought by Germany's largest pension scheme group, Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK), with the sale reported to be valued at more than €600m. Business • 19 Dec 16
Liffey Valley sold to German pensions group Dublin's Liffey Valley Shopping Centre has been bought by Germany's largest pension scheme group, Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK), with the sale reported to be valued at more than €600m. Business • 19 Dec 16
Warm weather stalled Primark's Christmas sales Associated British Foods said that unusually warm winter weather meant sales at its Primark discount fashion chain stalled in the nine weeks to January 2. Business • 14 Jan 16
Warm weather stalled Primark's Christmas sales Associated British Foods said that unusually warm winter weather meant sales at its Primark discount fashion chain stalled in the nine weeks to January 2. Business • 14 Jan 16
Penney's opens second US store under Primark name Penney's has opened its second US store in Philadelphia, under the Primark brand name. Business • 25 Nov 15
Penney's opens second US store under Primark name Penney's has opened its second US store in Philadelphia, under the Primark brand name. Business • 25 Nov 15
AB Foods lowers earnings guidance on currency woes Associated British Foods has edged down its full-year earnings guidance on foreign currency concerns. Business • 21 Apr 15
AB Foods lowers earnings guidance on currency woes Associated British Foods has edged down its full-year earnings guidance on foreign currency concerns. Business • 21 Apr 15
Primark owner AB Foods' annual earnings rise 6% Associated British Foods posted a 6% rise in full year earnings, with strong performances from its Primark discount fashion chain and grocery division offseting the adverse impact of lower sugar prices. Business • 04 Nov 14
Primark owner AB Foods' annual earnings rise 6% Associated British Foods posted a 6% rise in full year earnings, with strong performances from its Primark discount fashion chain and grocery division offseting the adverse impact of lower sugar prices. Business • 04 Nov 14
AB Foods maintains full year guidance Associated British Foods has maintained its annual earnings guidance, with a good finish to the year from Primark offsetting continued weakness in its sugar operations. Business • 08 Sep 14
AB Foods maintains full year guidance Associated British Foods has maintained its annual earnings guidance, with a good finish to the year from Primark offsetting continued weakness in its sugar operations. Business • 08 Sep 14
Berliners flock to new Primark store Thousands of bargain hunters flocked to a new Primark store in the heart of Berlin today. Business • 03 Jul 14
Berliners flock to new Primark store Thousands of bargain hunters flocked to a new Primark store in the heart of Berlin today. Business • 03 Jul 14
Penneys to pay $10m to factory collapse victims Fashion chain Penneys is to pay a further $10m in compensation to victims of the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh in April last year that killed more than 1,100 people. News • 18 Mar 14
Penneys to pay $10m to factory collapse victims Fashion chain Penneys is to pay a further $10m in compensation to victims of the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh in April last year that killed more than 1,100 people. News • 18 Mar 14
AB Foods says Primark sales still growing Primark, the British discount fashion retailer owned by Associated British Foods, has seen further growth in underlying sales since September. Business • 06 Dec 13
AB Foods says Primark sales still growing Primark, the British discount fashion retailer owned by Associated British Foods, has seen further growth in underlying sales since September. Business • 06 Dec 13
Penneys submits plans for international HQ Fashion chain Penneys has submitted a planning application which, if approved, will see it expand its international headquarters in Dublin city centre. Business • 29 Nov 13
Penneys submits plans for international HQ Fashion chain Penneys has submitted a planning application which, if approved, will see it expand its international headquarters in Dublin city centre. Business • 29 Nov 13
AB Foods results beat forecasts on Primark growth Associated British Foods reported a 13% rise in full-year profit today as its Primark discount fashion chain expanded apace. Business • 05 Nov 13
AB Foods results beat forecasts on Primark growth Associated British Foods reported a 13% rise in full-year profit today as its Primark discount fashion chain expanded apace. Business • 05 Nov 13
