Primark fills the gap left by wave of major high street departures
After a difficult pandemic, demand for stock at the ABF-owned chain, known in Ireland as Penneys, has rebounded well
Shoppers return to the high street at Primark’s Birmingham, UK, store. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire
Samantha McCaughren
As the owner of Primark – the retail success story born in Dublin as Penneys – Associated British Foods (ABF) has much closer links with Ireland than its name would suggest.
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