Primark takes on landlords in push for rent cuts

Fast-fashion chain seeks reductions on shops up for contract renewal as rivals cut rents using insolvency dealsPrimark is pushing for rent cuts in a bid to bring its costs in line with high street rivals that have used insolvency proceedings to slash payments to landlords.The fast-fashion chain is understood to be in discussions with landlords over lower rents on properties where lease contracts are coming up for renewal. What's the problem? Related: High street landlords hold a weak hand at the