Primark
Owned by Associated British Foods
Verified 18 Aug 2026 · source as of 18 Aug 2026
History of Primark
25 dated events · 3 types
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10 of the 24 cited non-earnings events we hold for Primark are about retail footprint.
Corporate 3 · Retail footprint 10 · People 2 · Product & marketing 9
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- 22 Oct 2026First look: Primark opens first Qatar store
- 10 Sep 2026Primark to Enter Mexico Via Liverpool Partnership
- 1 Sep 2026Primark opens 500th store
- 30 Jun 2026Primark nears 50 US stores with latest openings
- 19 Jun 2026Primark to take empty Debenhams unit in Kent
- 10 Jun 2026Primark opens first store in Romania
- 11 May 2026Primark launches Manhattan flagship in US
- 9 Apr 2026Primark launches first UK customer app with click and collect integration
- 26 Mar 2026Primark opens at Ashley Centre in Epsom following £7m refurbishment
- 1 Jan 1971Primark opens its first major shops outside Dublin in 1971
2026
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Primark taps actor Emmett J. Scanlan for Christmas campaign
Primark announced its Style Your Season Christmas campaign with actor Emmett J. Scanlan as menswear ambassador, launching in stores and via Click & Collect.
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First look: Primark launches breast cancer awareness collection
Primark launched a breast cancer awareness collection featuring post‑surgery bras, foam breast forms and a range of apparel, and will cover VAT on the bras in the UK.
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Primark Backs Circ With Long-term Recycled Polyester Deal
Primark signed a multiyear agreement to buy recycled polyester from Circ, committing to use the material in its clothing from 2029.
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Primark to launch home delivery in Great Britain
Primark announced it will launch home delivery across Great Britain, aiming for profitable growth as part of its digital expansion.
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Pureseoul Partners with Primark to Launch Accessible K-Beauty Mini Mart
Primark partnered with Pureseoul to launch an exclusive K-Beauty Mini Mart in its stores, bringing Korean beauty diffusion and sister brands to the high‑street retailer.
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Primark launches new activewear sub-brand
Primark launched a new sub-label, Primark Form, expanding its activewear range with the 'Smooth Support' collection and an integrated marketing campaign.
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In pictures: Primark launches second collection with Coleen Rooney
Primark announced its second "By Coleen" collection with TV personality Coleen Rooney, set to launch on 28 July.
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Primark celebrates getting away with 'high style' in heist campaign
Primark has unveiled the latest instalment of its 'That's So Primark' brand platform, which introduces its summer collection to its UK, US and Spanish audiences.
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Primark leans into value-fashion tension with 'Shockingly Chic' spring campaign
Primark launched its new womenswear "Shockingly Chic" spring campaign to sharpen fashion credentials while reinforcing its value proposition.
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