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 owner AB Foods' confident outlook boosts shares Associated British Foods has forecast earnings growth in its new financial year, with anticipated progress in its sugar and grocery businesses supplementing the further expansion of its Primark fashion chain. Business • 05 Nov 19
Primark owner AB Foods' confident outlook boosts shares Associated British Foods has forecast earnings growth in its new financial year, with anticipated progress in its sugar and grocery businesses supplementing the further expansion of its Primark fashion chain. Business • 05 Nov 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
Primark considers Central American suppliers Confident it can crack the $300 billion US clothing and shoes market where many other foreign retailers have failed, Primark is ready to raise its bet on the country by securing new sources of fast fashion in central America. Business • 23 Sep 19
Primark considers Central American suppliers Confident it can crack the $300 billion US clothing and shoes market where many other foreign retailers have failed, Primark is ready to raise its bet on the country by securing new sources of fast fashion in central America. Business • 23 Sep 19
AB Foods expects reduced Primark margins in 2019-20 Associated British Foods has today warned that profit margins at its Primark fashion business will fall in its new financial year as a weaker pound pushes up import costs. Business • 09 Sep 19
AB Foods expects reduced Primark margins in 2019-20 Associated British Foods has today warned that profit margins at its Primark fashion business will fall in its new financial year as a weaker pound pushes up import costs. Business • 09 Sep 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
Primark sales dented by poor May weather - AB Foods Cold and rainy weather hit sales at Primark in May but the fashion retailer's profit margins are still growing, its parent Associated British Foods said today. Business • 04 Jul 19
Primark sales dented by poor May weather - AB Foods Cold and rainy weather hit sales at Primark in May but the fashion retailer's profit margins are still growing, its parent Associated British Foods said today. Business • 04 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
Cause of Belfast Primark fire 'accidental' The huge blaze that destroyed Belfast's landmark Primark store was started accidentally, investigators have confirmed. Ulster • 20 Jun 19
Cause of Belfast Primark fire 'accidental' The huge blaze that destroyed Belfast's landmark Primark store was started accidentally, investigators have confirmed. Ulster • 20 Jun 19
Primark cushions AB Foods as sugar earnings dissolve Associated British Foods has today reported flat first-half earnings, reflecting a near wiping out of profit from its sugar operation that was offset by growth in its other businesses. Business • 24 Apr 19
Primark cushions AB Foods as sugar earnings dissolve Associated British Foods has today reported flat first-half earnings, reflecting a near wiping out of profit from its sugar operation that was offset by growth in its other businesses. Business • 24 Apr 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
'Unbelievable' hard Brexit is on table - AB Foods It is "unbelievable" the British government is contemplating leaving the European Union next month without a deal to smooth its exit, the finance chief of Associated British Foods, said today. Business • 25 Feb 19
'Unbelievable' hard Brexit is on table - AB Foods It is "unbelievable" the British government is contemplating leaving the European Union next month without a deal to smooth its exit, the finance chief of Associated British Foods, said today. Business • 25 Feb 19
Inquiry under way as human bone found in Primark sock Police in the UK are investigating the discovery of a human bone in a pair of socks bought from a Primark store. UK • 25 Jan 19
Inquiry under way as human bone found in Primark sock Police in the UK are investigating the discovery of a human bone in a pair of socks bought from a Primark store. UK • 25 Jan 19
Primark owner AB Foods says no-deal Brexit 'reckless' Leaving the European Union at the end of March without a deal would be "reckless" for Britain, the finance chief of Primark owner Associated British Foods said today. Business • 17 Jan 19
Primark owner AB Foods says no-deal Brexit 'reckless' Leaving the European Union at the end of March without a deal would be "reckless" for Britain, the finance chief of Primark owner Associated British Foods said today. Business • 17 Jan 19
No Christmas cheer for fashion firms Clothing retailers have felt a pre-Christmas chill slicing through their margins as they try to lure shoppers to spend rather than hold off in anticipation of ever-bigger price cuts. Business • 19 Dec 18
No Christmas cheer for fashion firms Clothing retailers have felt a pre-Christmas chill slicing through their margins as they try to lure shoppers to spend rather than hold off in anticipation of ever-bigger price cuts. Business • 19 Dec 18
Primark store reopens after Belfast city centre fire More than 1,000 shoppers queued for the opening of a new Primark store in Belfast this morning, three months after a major fire destroyed the original flagship store in the city. Ulster • 08 Dec 18
Primark store reopens after Belfast city centre fire More than 1,000 shoppers queued for the opening of a new Primark store in Belfast this morning, three months after a major fire destroyed the original flagship store in the city. Ulster • 08 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
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 to expand Primark in US and eastern Europe Associated British Foods plans to open more of its Primark stores in the US and eastern Europe after strong growth at the fashion chain boosted full-year group profit. Business • 06 Nov 18
AB Foods to expand Primark in US and eastern Europe Associated British Foods plans to open more of its Primark stores in the US and eastern Europe after strong growth at the fashion chain boosted full-year group profit. Business • 06 Nov 18
Primark to donate £500,000 to help city centre traders Primark is to donate £500,000 to efforts to support Belfast traders hit by the devastating fire at its landmark city centre store. Primark • 18 Sep 18
Primark to donate £500,000 to help city centre traders Primark is to donate £500,000 to efforts to support Belfast traders hit by the devastating fire at its landmark city centre store. Primark • 18 Sep 18
Primark-owner warns of volatile pound as Brexit nears Uncertainty over Brexit and its impact on the pound is making it hard to predict the future profitability of Primark, the owner of the discount fashion chain has warned. Business • 10 Sep 18
Primark-owner warns of volatile pound as Brexit nears Uncertainty over Brexit and its impact on the pound is making it hard to predict the future profitability of Primark, the owner of the discount fashion chain has warned. Business • 10 Sep 18
Primark to pay staff at Belfast store until end of year Primark will continue to pay workers from its Belfast store until 31 December, after the site was devastated by fire last month. Ulster • 07 Sep 18
Primark to pay staff at Belfast store until end of year Primark will continue to pay workers from its Belfast store until 31 December, after the site was devastated by fire last month. Ulster • 07 Sep 18
Fire-hit store staff to be paid until end of next week Primark bosses have confirmed that staff at its Belfast store will be paid until the end of next week following a fire that destroyed the famous building. Ulster • 04 Sep 18
Fire-hit store staff to be paid until end of next week Primark bosses have confirmed that staff at its Belfast store will be paid until the end of next week following a fire that destroyed the famous building. Ulster • 04 Sep 18
Cause of Primark fire in Belfast yet to be established Belfast City Council has said it is intensifying its efforts to help the city centre recover from a major fire that devastated a landmark building. News • 31 Aug 18
Cause of Primark fire in Belfast yet to be established Belfast City Council has said it is intensifying its efforts to help the city centre recover from a major fire that devastated a landmark building. News • 31 Aug 18
