Primark UK sales dip as cautious shoppers weigh on trading

Primark’s UK and Ireland sales declined by 4% in the 16 weeks to 4 January 2025, as cautious consumer sentiment and unseasonably mild autumn weather dampened trading. Like-for-like sales in the region fell by 6%, with the retailer’s market share dipping slightly to 6.8%.
This drop in sales in its largest market, which accounts for approximately 45% of the retailer’s revenue, was offset by stronger performances in its growth markets.
Sales in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Cent