Primark, the global value fashion retailer, continues its expansion in the United States, including the South.
Primark is expanding its presence with three new stores in Texas (The Parks Mall, Arlington), South Carolina (Haywood Mall, Greenville), and Georgia (Augusta Mall, Augusta). With a total area of 96,400 square feet across the three stores, the new locations mark the chain’s entry into South Carolina and Georgia.
“We’re proud to introduce Primark to South Carolina and Georgia for the first time, while also strengthening our presence in Texas, following our initial opening in the state late last year,” said Kevin Tulip, President of Primark US. “This expansion reflects our commitment to bringing Primark’s unique combination of style, quality, and affordability to even more shoppers across the U.S. We look forward to being a part of these communities and offering families a wide selection of fashion, beauty, and accessories at an unbeatable value.”
Primark operates approximately 30 stores in 12 US states and is planning to expand to 60 locations by the end of 2026. The company has signed a lease for its first store in Manhattan, a 54,000-square-foot flagship store in the Herald Square neighborhood. It has also signed several leases in Texas.
Primark is known for its affordable prices, with jeans starting at $10 and T-shirts from $4.50. It also offers a wide variety of licensed merchandise, with collections from Disney, Netflix, and Marvel, as well as NBA and NFL apparel with location-specific designs.
Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark operates 450 stores worldwide. The company is owned by Associated British Foods.
They will also open new branches in Virginia and Maryland.
The global low-cost fashion chain will also open a location in Potomac Mills, Woodbridge, Virginia, on April 10. The 32,000-square-foot store will be Primark’s second in the state; the first will open in July 2024 at Tysons Corner Center, also in Tysons. The chain continues to expand its presence in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area (DMV) with another lease signed at The Mall at Prince George’s in Hyattsville, Maryland.
With the opening in Potomac Mills, Primark will operate 30 stores in 12 U.S. states, with plans to reach 60 locations by the end of 2026. The company has signed a lease for its first store in Manhattan, a 54,000-square-foot flagship store in the Herald Square neighborhood. It has also signed several leases in Texas.
Other facts you should know about Primark
- Primark has a sustainability strategy called Primark Cares, which seeks to improve the lives of employees, reduce fashion waste, and reduce carbon emissions.
- Primark is committed to making all of its clothing recycled or more sustainably sourced by 2030.
- Primark offers a Click & Collect service, which allows customers to shop online and pick up their orders in-store.
- Primark sells a wide variety of products, including accessories, clothing, footwear, beauty products, household items, and confectionery.
- Primark started selling makeup in 2014 and vegan snacks in 2018.
- Primark launched a Wellness collection in 2020, which includes products made from organic, recycled, or sustainable materials.
