Wet weather hit Primark’s UK summer sales, says owner AB Foods
But better performance in other markets ensured steady operating profits
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Additional layers are key to ensuring preparation for your commute as cooler months approach
Primark opens its 450th store in Florida
Opening coincides with the 55th anniversary of Penneys in Ireland
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Penneys stores contribute to €1m-a-day profits last year for fashion retailer Primark
Retailer had 37 stores in Ireland during the financial year, although it opened a 38th store in Bray, Co Wicklow, in recent weeks
Primark’s Irish man in Spain: ‘We sell roughly the same number of coats in Madrid as we do in Dublin’
Wild Geese: Stephen Mullen, Madrid
Most Irish people unwilling to pay higher price for more sustainable products, research finds
Almost three-quarters of those questioned view price as key when buying clothes or accessories, according to survey done for Penneys
Dressing for summer in Ireland isn’t easy, but here are style staples that always work
Dressing for summer in Ireland isn’t easy, but there are some style staples that always work, says Corina Gaffey
Primark plans €40m expansion in Portugal
Fashion retailer to open four new outlets in Portugal as part of investment
UK developer acquires Independent House for student accommodation in €8m deal
Former headquarters of Independent Newspapers, dormant since 2003, to provide 280 bed spaces
Penneys and Primark owner AB Foods expects ‘significant growth’ in full-year profit
Recovery in margins at clothing chain fuels 39% jump in profit in first half of the year
‘Vibecession’ hits as Irish consumers feel gloomy despite positive signs
More than 60% of parents say wages just about cover essential monthly expenses with little left over for leisure
James Blunt and David Kitt lock horns, filming the Troubles and PR-ing for Penneys
In his memoir, British singer-songwriter claims Irish musician called him the c-word, but Kitt dismisses it as an ‘Alan Partridge version of what happened’
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