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What does Primark Cares mean? ›

Primark Cares is all about changing how we do business and goes to the very heart of what we do. We believe that our customers shouldn't have to choose between affordability and sustainability, so we're building in a more sustainable approach as a standard benchmark, not an optional extra that costs more.

Ethical concerns and labour exploitation

Beyond the environmental repercussions, shopping at Primark raises significant ethical concerns. The fast fashion model often relies on labour from countries where workers' rights are not adequately protected, leading to exploitation and unsafe working conditions.

Protecting life on the planet - We will nurture nature, halve carbon emissions and eliminate waste. Halve our carbon footprint - We will halve carbon emissions across our value chain by 2030. Eliminate non-clothing waste - We will eliminate single-use plastics and all our non-clothing waste by 2027.

Primark is an exciting, growing brand that provides consumers with value-for-money fashion items. The company has an effective supply chain, bringing together manufacturing units in China, India, Turkey, Bangladesh and other countries, with retail outlets in Ireland, the UK and other parts of Europe.

The Primark Sustainable Cotton Program (PSCP) was launched in 2013 to understand and reduce the environmental impact of our cotton and support the livelihoods of cotton farmers.

Primark is owned by Associated British Foods which is one of the largest food processing and retail companies in the world. According to the companies website, the company owns other brands such as Twinings, Jordans and Ryvita.

An Ireland-based retailer of value clothing, Primark operates in 14 countries and owns around 400 stores worldwide, concentrated mostly in the United Kingdom (UK).

We design clothes that offer the latest trend but we don't use expensive hangers, tags or labels. We also try to be as efficient as possible when transporting products from factories to stores. This includes things like asking suppliers to pack our t-shirts so they are ready to go straight on shelf.

Associated British Foods

Primark / Parent organization

And the Primark we all know and love today, the retailer with over 370 stores around the world, began as Penneys: a single store on Mary Street in Dublin city centre back in 1969.

Why is Primark so famous? ›

Primark is a leading international clothing retailer employing more than 72,000 people in 15 countries – and growing. Everything we do is built around everyday affordability: from great quality essentials to standout style, trendsetters to multi-generational families, everyone is welcome at Primark.

Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women's, men's and kids, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories.

Primark, which is owned by British Associated Foods, operates more than 115 stores in the UK and Ireland.

' However, some opinions remain deeply sceptical of Primark's decision. George Harding-Rolls, Campaign Manager at Changing Markets, describes this initiative as 'just a drop in the ocean' and a 'greenwashing attempt to reassure customers about their good intentions without addressing their wasteful business model.

In Spain (where Zara is headquartered) Zara almost double Primark's prices. Corporate Strategy: Zara belongs to Inditex. Primark does not belong to any group. It just have other brand name for Ireland (Penneys is how they call it in Ireland, their home market).

It is said that founder Arthur Ryan got inspiration for the name from his love of the Italian language. He used the word “Prima” meaning “first”, and added it to “mark”, as he was striving for his brand to leave a mark on the industry, according to Metro.

Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women's, men's and kids, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories.

Primark is a leading international clothing retailer employing more than 72,000 people in 15 countries – and growing. Everything we do is built around everyday affordability: from great quality essentials to standout style, trendsetters to multi-generational families, everyone is welcome at Primark.

So how did they come up with Primark? It's said Arthur Ryan loves the Italian language and the word 'Prima' means 'first'. He also was keen for the brand to make a 'mark' and Primark was born. The store still goes by the name Penneys in Ireland.