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Primark CEO Paul Marchant steps down after probe into behaviour

Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced the immediate departure of Paul Marchant, chief executive of fashion chain Primark, following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman in a social setting. Marchant acknowledged his error in judgment and admitted his actions fell short of ABF's expected standards....

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Breege O'Donoghue to say goodbye to Primark after 37 years

London - Primark's Group director of New Markets and Business Development Breege O'Donoghue is set to step down from her role and retire from the company this year, after serving 37 years. O'Donoghue will step down from her position on Primark's executive board at the end of its financial year in September. However, she will continue to...

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Primark among winners at World Retail Awards

Budget fashion chain Primark walked away with two awards at this year’s World Retail Awards in Rome, winning the retail transformation and reinvention award, as well as its chief executive Paul Marchant being named outstanding leader of the year. The World Retail Awards stated that Primark were singled out for both awards for the “consistent...