Penneys/Primark cuts sales outlook after weak Christmas
- Primark's owners, Associated British Foods, reported a 6% sales decline in the UK and Ireland during the Christmas quarter, highlighting challenges for discount retailers in the economy.
- ABF now expects 'low single-digit' sales growth for Primark in 2025, down from mid single-digit growth previously forecasted.
- Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen to a new low, according to the British Retail Consortium, with concerns most pronounced among older generations.
- Primark's total sales grew 2% over 16 weeks, but like-for-like sales fell 1.9%, reflecting a 6% dip in the UK and Ireland market, which accounts for about 45% of its sales.
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