GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS
Primark enjoys strong sales growth
23 February, 2009 | by Retail Bulletin
Primark sales boosted as consumers turn to value.
Like-for-like sales were up 5 per cent in the six months to 28 February, said owner Associated British Foods.
ABF also said that Primark had enjoyed strong Christmas sales. The discount fashion chain now has 187 stores following a rapid expansion in the UK and Spain in recent years.
It recently opened a new distribution centre at Thrapston, Northamptonshire,which will support further growth, and plans to open seven new sites in the next six months.