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Global Markets

Bangladesh to Lose Billions in Export Revenue

The second-largest apparel producer after China is set to lose $6 billion in export revenue as the world's largest retailers cancel orders, jeopardising millions of jobs in the poor South Asian nation.

Global Markets

Bangladesh to Lose Billions in Export Revenue

The second-largest apparel producer after China is set to lose $6 billion in export revenue as the world's largest retailers cancel orders, jeopardising millions of jobs in the poor South Asian nation.


Retail

Primark Considers Central American Suppliers to Crack US Market

Some analysts believe Primark's combination of value, fashionability and breadth of range, means it could threaten value fashion retailers like Old Navy, American Eagle and Target on their own turf.

Retail

Primark Considers Central American Suppliers to Crack US Market

Some analysts believe Primark's combination of value, fashionability and breadth of range, means it could threaten value fashion retailers like Old Navy, American Eagle and Target on their own turf.


Beauty

Beauty's Giant Glitter Problem

Growing consumer demand for the sparkly substance comes with steep environment cost. Could a biodegradable alternative be the answer?

Beauty

Beauty's Giant Glitter Problem

Growing consumer demand for the sparkly substance comes with steep environment cost. Could a biodegradable alternative be the answer?


Retail

Report: Primark Seeks Rent Cuts After Rival Insolvencies

The fast-fashion retailer is asking for cuts of as much as 30 percent on contracts with several years left in exchange for lease extensions or refurbishments, according to the Sunday Times.

Retail

Report: Primark Seeks Rent Cuts After Rival Insolvencies

The fast-fashion retailer is asking for cuts of as much as 30 percent on contracts with several years left in exchange for lease extensions or refurbishments, according to the Sunday Times.


Retail

Primark Says Sales Recovering After Cool Spring Cuts Growth

Wet May weather kept shoppers out of stores but the budget retailer is driving sales growth by expanding new stores at a breakneck pace.

Retail

Primark Says Sales Recovering After Cool Spring Cuts Growth

Wet May weather kept shoppers out of stores but the budget retailer is driving sales growth by expanding new stores at a breakneck pace.


Retail

Op-Ed | Department Stores Are Dead? Nobody Told Primark

Look more closely at British retailing, and it’s far from a uniform picture of Brexit-induced gloom.

Retail

Op-Ed | Department Stores Are Dead? Nobody Told Primark

Look more closely at British retailing, and it’s far from a uniform picture of Brexit-induced gloom.


Retail

Primark Owner AB Foods Forecasts Flat First-Half Earnings

The group said it expected a small reduction in adjusted operating profit offset by lower net financial expenses.

Retail

Primark Owner AB Foods Forecasts Flat First-Half Earnings

The group said it expected a small reduction in adjusted operating profit offset by lower net financial expenses.


Retail

Primark Owner AB Foods Holds Guidance After Revenue Rise

The group said Primark, which accounts for about half of the group's revenue and profit, increased its total sales by 4 percent at constant currency, though like-for-like sales saw 'a modest decline.'

Retail

Primark Owner AB Foods Holds Guidance After Revenue Rise

The group said Primark, which accounts for about half of the group's revenue and profit, increased its total sales by 4 percent at constant currency, though like-for-like sales saw 'a modest decline.'


Financial Markets

Primark Owner Faces 'Challenging' Trading in November

AB Foods, parent company of Primark, blamed a fall in shopper numbers and unseasonably warm weather for negative underlying sales in November.

Financial Markets

Primark Owner Faces 'Challenging' Trading in November

AB Foods, parent company of Primark, blamed a fall in shopper numbers and unseasonably warm weather for negative underlying sales in November.


Sustainability

Primark Sharpens Ethical Focus in Fight for Market Share

Rana Plaza forced the company to ramp up sustainability efforts, building up a team of over 100 people who focus on ethical trade and environmental issues.

Sustainability

Primark Sharpens Ethical Focus in Fight for Market Share

Rana Plaza forced the company to ramp up sustainability efforts, building up a team of over 100 people who focus on ethical trade and environmental issues.