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Pride 2023: Celebrating Found Families

This Pride season, Penneys is celebrating found families everywhere and the importance of the family we find and the family who finds us.

Jun 1

Corporate News

Primark enters its 16th International market with first store in Slovakia

Primark, the international fashion retailer, has today opened its first store in Slovakia in the Eurovea Shopping Centre, Bratislava. With an investment of over €10 million in the new store and over 200 jobs created locally, the opening marks an important milestone for Primark as the retailer enters its 16th international market.

May 25

Corporate News

The wait is almost over: Penneys reveals opening date for bigger and better store in Dundrum Town Centre

Penneys will officially open the doors of its much-anticipated newly relocated store in Dundrum Town Centre on Thursday 22nd June at 10am. The retailer has invested €14.8 million in this new and much improved store, reinforcing its continued commitment to the Irish market.

May 9

Corporate News

Statement from Primark on the 10 year anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy

10 years on from Rana Plaza, an update on the support provided by Primark since the disaster and our ongoing commitment

Apr 20

Corporate News

Penneys’ pulse check: Irish consumers get savvy as they feel the pinch

Penneys launches first ‘Pulse of the Nation’ Index which reveals how the cost of living crisis is weighing most heavily on Irish minds and purses, with women, renters and families most impacted

Apr 17

Our Stories

The Penneys Pulse of the Nation Index

The first in a series of studies, the Penneys "Pulse of the Nation" Index explores how Irish people are spending their money and living their lives today.

Apr 17

Nicholas Lambert  - Circular Product Lead

Behind The Seams

Launching our Circular Product Standard

Nicholas Lambert is the Circular Product Lead at Primark. Here he talks about Primark’s new collection based on this framework and our ambitions to become a more circular business.

Apr 13

Primark Cares

Starting with the end in mind: Primark launches its first circular product collection

Primark is launching its first product range designed and made to be reloved or recycled. From mid-April, customers can shop the new circular product collection, designed using Primark’s new Circular Product Standard, which is based on principles established by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Apr 12

Our Stories

Sensory Friendly Shopping

To mark Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April, Edel Ward, Department Manager at our Letterkenny store and Autism Champion reflects on the impact of our Autism Friendly Experience initiative

Mar 31

Primark - launch of our new leak resistant bra

Our Stories

Leak Resistant Bra Launch

We’re proud to announce the launch of our new leak resistant bra, a specialist product designed to support women throughout pregnancy and post-partum.

Mar 16

Primark Cares

Primark launches new durability and repair initiatives

As part of its commitment to give clothes a longer life, Primark is launching new durability and repair initiatives designed to help ensure clothes can be loved and worn for longer. According to leading climate action NGO WRAP, wearing clothes for longer can reduce the environmental impact of clothing.

Mar 14

Our Stories

International Women's Day 2023

At Primark, we’re committed to celebrating all women, supporting and empowering them to be their best and most powerful selves. That’s why we’re proud to launch our new ‘What Power Feels Like’ campaign to mark International Women’s Day. Through this campaign, we want women to feel empowered to make fashion choices that reflect who they really are, every day.

Mar 8

Penneys website homepage - Penneys launches new website in Ireland

Corporate News

New Year, Fresh New Site - Penneys launches new website in Ireland

Penneys has today revealed its new customer website in Ireland, following its successful launch in the UK last year. Created to better connect the journey between searching online and then shopping in store, the new site features thousands of products from across Penneys’ best-selling ranges, as well as a fresh design, enhanced navigation and a brand-new feature that allows customers to check stock availability and size in their local Penneys store.

Mar 3

Behind The Seams

Hear from Lynne Walker on our sustainability strategy

Lynne is responsible for embedding Primark’s sustainability strategy Primark Cares across the business – over 15 markets, 72,000 colleagues and more widely through our supply chain.

Corporate News

International Accord in Pakistan

A Primark spokesperson said: “We welcome the expansion of the International Accord into Pakistan to help promote decent and safe workplaces for workers. This move complements our own Structural Integrity Programme, which we have had in place in Pakistan since 2015, alongside our experienced team working on the ground who oversee the local implementation of our Ethical Trade and Environmental Sustainability programme.”

Feb 17

CORPORATE NEWS

Primark response to earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Our heartfelt thoughts are with the people of Turkey and Syria and with everyone affected by the devastating earthquakes.

Feb 9

CORPORATE NEWS

Primark confirms it will open its first store in Hungary

Primark, the international fashion retailer, has announced plans to open in the Hungarian capital, Budapest. The first Primark store in this new market will be located in one of the city's largest shopping centres, Arena Mall and is expected to open in Primark’s next financial year (16th September 2023 – 15th September 2024). This is the latest development in the retailer’s ambitious international expansion plans.

Jan 24

Our Stories

Premature Baby Collection Launch

We’re really proud to introduce our new premature baby collection, specifically designed for babies born prematurely.

Jan 9

CORPORATE NEWS

Primark Opens Its First Store In Romania, Its 15th International Market

Primark, the international fashion retailer, has today opened its first store in Romania at ParkLake Shopping Centre, Bucharest. With an investment of over €10 million in the new store and hundreds of jobs created in the local economy, the opening marks an important milestone for Primark as the retailer enters its 15th international market.

Dec 15

Corporate News

Primark opens new store in Katowice today

Primark, the international fashion retailer, has today opened the doors of its fourth store in Poland at Katowice's Silesia City Center. The new store is the first Primark in the Silesian region, creating more than 170 new jobs for the local economy.

Nov 30

Primark Cares

One year on: Primark shares progress on its journey to make more sustainable fashion affordable for all

In the face of rising cost-of-living pressures, Primark remains intent on delivering its vision of making more sustainable fashion affordable for all. One year on since the launch of its Primark Cares sustainability strategy, 45% of all clothes Primark sold came under its Primark Cares label denoting clothes that contain either recycled or more sustainable materials*. Primark has committed to transition 100% of its clothes to its Primark Cares label by 2030, while keeping its same Primark great value pricing.

Nov 30

Corporate News

Primark announces investment of €100 million in store portfolio in Spain with 1,000 new jobs

Primark, the international fashion retailer, has today bolstered its commitment to Spain by announcing a capital investment of €100 million in its Spanish business. The investment includes €80 million in eight new stores and one store extension and €20 million investment in upgrades and refurbishments in stores. Over 1,000 jobs will be created over the next two years as part of the company’s ambitious growth plans in the market.

Nov 29

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