Tesco, M&S and Primark among brands hesitant to make some green claims over greenwashing action GREENWASHING Big retail brands are hesitant to make green claims despite the majority embracing sustainable practices over fears of being hit with greenwashing action
Primark owner ABF raises dividend as markets ‘return to normality’ Retail Primark owner Associated British Food (ABF) has raised its dividend following a strong set of results in the 24 weeks to 2 March.
Primark: Oxford Street and Stratford stores to be transformed in £100m UK revamp Primark Primark is investing £100m into stores this year, with its sites in Oxford Street and Stratford set for a revamp. The budget retailer said 700 new jobs will be created in 2024 as a result of new stores and extensions. Its Westfield Stratford store will almost double in size to more than 81,000sq. ft to [...]
ABF: Rita Ora collaboration helps Primark owner’s revenues hit almost £20bn November 7, 2023 Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has continued to rake in hefty profits despite the cost of living crisis, with group revenue for the full year rising 16 per cent to £19.7bn. The owner of the budget fashion brand said that revenues at its retail arm rose 17 per cent to £9bn as customers flocked [...]
ABF: Primark owner raises profit outlook as womenswear added to click and collect trial September 12, 2023 Primark's owners ABF have bumped up profit guidance again after the value retailer's online shopping trials proved successful
Primark results: ABF investors to see if digital push paid off September 11, 2023 Primark owner ABF is set to publish its full year update tomorrow, with investors keen to see if the budget favourite will continue to impress.
Primark owner ABF thanks sunny spells, digital push and inflation for 13 per cent sales hike June 26, 2023 Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF), has credited warm weather and a revamp of the affordable fashion brands website for a 13 per cent rise in sales – hiking its share price 0.61 per cent when markets opened this morning. The retail giant which also brand such as Twinings, said like for like sales grew [...]
Primark owner buys up milk records-keeper in near-£50m deal June 6, 2023 Primark-owner ABF has bought National Milk Records, a key part of the milk industry, as it strengthens its agri-food business
Primark owner claims fast fashion still a draw as cost of living crisis boosts sales April 25, 2023 Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported a slight dip in its adjusted operating profit as the retail and grocery giant felt the pain of soaring inflation and a tough economic climate. For the 24 weeks to 4 March, the group’s adjusted operating profit came in three per cent lower at £684m, compared to [...]
Primark owner Associated British Foods ‘dodging most economic bullets’ as outlook improves February 27, 2023 Primark owner Associated British Foods has upped its outlook for the full year after reporting a jump in sales at the budget fashion chain as consumer spending held up better than expected. The group said sales at the retailer, which has 419 stores, are set to rise by 16 per cent at actual exchange rates [...]