The Irish Times

Discount retailer Primark plans aggressive US expansion

Company intends to grow its number of stores from 13 to 60 over the next five years

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 10:32

Primark promises to make clothes that last longer and are more recyclable

Parent’s share price drops as it says costs may increase but prices won’t

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 13:03

Primark opens first Czech Republic store as it eyes further expansion

Retailer plans more stores in Central and Eastern Europe

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 11:13

High demand for Penneys ‘shop by appointment’ slots

Retailer to reopen 36 stores on a limited basis next week

Fri May 07 2021 - 15:27

Penneys announces it will reopen Irish stores next week

‘We know that life for our customers is going to look different for a while’

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 18:09

Davy enters battle for control of rival Goodbody

Seen & Heard: Primark widens plans for US after success of 10-store pilot

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 15:40

Business leaders pay tribute to ‘retailer pioneer’ Arthur Ryan

Dublin man established Penneys and Primark as a major global fashion brand

Tue Jul 09 2019 - 05:00

Penneys founder Arthur Ryan dies

Retail giant passes away at 83 following short illness

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 17:31

Penneys matriarch: ‘The harder I work the longer I live’

Top 1000: Breege O’Donoghue, The Irish Times Top 1000 Distinguished Leader in Business 2019, on her early years in Clare and the recipe for Penneys' success

Thu May 09 2019 - 06:00

Primark announces plan to move 220 UK-based staff to Dublin

Fashion retailer denies staff given ultimatum to move or face redundancy

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 14:48

Primark continues US expansion with two new stores

Retailer, which trades as Penneys in Ireland, opens outlets in NJ and Pennsylvania

Tue Jul 19 2016 - 17:39

Primark takes on fashion capital, opening store in Milan

Dublin-headquartered retailer will employ 400 members of staff at first Italian store

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 12:59

Thanks, Penneys. The rise and rise of Primark

Following the success of the store in the US, and as it launches in Milan next week, we follow the success of Penneys from a pile-em-high shop on Dublin’s Mary Street to the fashion capitals of the world

Fri Apr 08 2016 - 12:30

Primark’s new HQ all about energy and fun

Open-plan layout of Parnell Street buildings features 40 meeting rooms, cafe and gym

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 09:20

Long journey from one Boston to another as Primark boss takes on US

Almost 71, Breege O’Donoghue is looking forward to opening 10 US shops in 12 months

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 02:00

Planet Business

This week: The 9/11 gift shop, an ‘undecillion’ and the five fastest-rising brands in the world

Fri May 23 2014 - 01:00

Can bargain-hunting US shoppers be convinced to spend in Penneys?

Boston, with its large Irish community, is a good beachhead for Primark to attempt its most ambitious retail invasion

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 01:10

Work to begin on Penneys international HQ in Dublin

Central atrium and glazed courtyard will link Mary St offices with Parnell St building

Sat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00

Cantillon: Primark ends 2013 with tartan and trophies

Chain’s success comes despite links to Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 01:01

Marks & Spencer results not up to the mark – especially in comparison with Primark

Latest results reveal a stark difference in the performance of the two retailers

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 01:03

Primark says it has spent $1m on helping Dhaka factory fire victims

Launch of winter collections prompted questions about the aftermath of the Bangladesh disaster in May, in which more than 1,100 factory workers, mostly women, died in a building collapse

Tue Aug 20 2013 - 19:28