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Primark, H&M and Zalando join industry push for resale and repair tax reform

Major fashion retailers including Primark, H&M Group and Zalando are calling on governments to introduce tax reforms aimed at making resale and repair more commercially available. The move comes as nearly 70 fashion and textile organisations signed a joint statement coordinated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, warning that current tax systems...

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Primark opens Manhattan store amid broader US growth

Primark has opened a new flagship store in Manhattan’s Penn District, bringing its US store count to 40 locations across 13 states. This latest New York site is the most recent in a string of openings by the budget retailer, which of late has also launched stores in Florida, Illinois, and Texas. Located at Herald Square, this newest flagship...

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Primark celebrates ten years in Italy, to open three new stores

Primark has celebrated ten years in Italy. Its first store opened at Il Centro in Arese. On this occasion, the management announced a new investment of 22 million euros for the opening of three new stores. The company will create 300 new jobs as part of its continued expansion in Italy. Primark expands store network in Italy “This new phase of...

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Primark commits to 85 million euro investment in Spain and Portugal

Madrid – As part of its sustained commitment to the Spanish and Portuguese markets, Primark's management for Iberia has just announced an investment of over 85 million euros (100 million dollars) in its businesses in both countries. These funds will be used for the refurbishment of part of its current store portfolio and for the opening of new...

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Clean Clothes Campaign takes Levi’s to court over labour condition claims

The non-profit organisation Clean Clothes Campaign has initiated legal proceedings against Levi Strauss & Co. According to the organisation, the denim brand has misled consumers with statements about labour conditions in its supply chain, as stated in a press release. Four consumers are acting as co-claimants in the case. The lawsuit was...

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Primark to separate from Associated British Foods by 2027

UK-based diversified group Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced a definitive plan to demerge its retail business, Primark, from its food operations. The decision follows an in-depth strategic review initiated in November 2025 and is intended to be completed before the end of the 2027 calendar year. The demerger is supported by ABF’s...

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Associated British Foods signals potential Primark demerger

UK-based group Associated British Foods (ABF) is anticipated to present a strategy to decouple its Primark fashion business from its diversified food portfolio this Tuesday, according to Reuters. The move follows a comprehensive structural assessment intended to enhance long-term shareholder value. Primark currently maintains a retail footprint...

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Primark enhances sustainability goals with updated circular framework

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has updated its Circular Product Standard 2.0 to “scale circular design across its business,” as it tightens its criteria on materials, durability and recyclability for select product lines. In a statement, Primark said its updated Circular Product Standard 2.0, which first launched in 2023, would introduce...

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Resale surge and value retail strategies redefine fashion spending

Rising living costs across Europe are accelerating a structural shift towards resale, with Vinted emerging as a key beneficiary. The platform reported gross merchandise value of 10.8 billion euros, up 47 percent year on year, while revenues climbed 38 percent to 1.1 billion euros. Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, the company has scaled rapidly...

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Primark launches first UK app for Click & Collect

Budget retailer Primark has launched its first mobile customer app in the UK, designed to enhance its Click & Collect service and respond to a growing demand for digital experiences. The app itself, available via Apple Store and Google Play Store, allows customers to digitally browse Primark products, and includes features such as real-time...

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Primark adds swimwear to its adaptive clothing offering

High street fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has expanded its adaptive clothing collection to include swimwear for the first time for spring/summer 2026, developed in partnership with adaptive fashion designer, disability campaigner and founder of Unhidden, Victoria Jenkins. Primark’s adaptive clothing collection, designed to make dressing...

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Primark anchor store opens in Ashley Centre

CBRE Investment Management has announced that Primark has opened today at Ashley Centre, becoming the scheme’s new anchor and marking a significant milestone for the centre since completing its recent £7 million refurbishment. Primark’s new 31,400 sq ft store spans two floors and strengthens the fashion and homeware offer at Ashley Centre....