Primark boss resigns and admits 'error of judgement' after allegation over his behaviour towards woman

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Primark CEO Paul Marchant has resigned after a woman accused him of “misbehaving”. Associated British Foods (ABF), which owns Primark, said the case had been investigated by outside lawyers and Marchant admitted that he had made the wrong decision, as well as accepting that his actions did not meet the standards expected by the company.

Primark CEO resigns over ‘error of judgment’ with a woman

The chief executive of Primark, one of Europe’s biggest fast fashion retailers, has resigned after an investigation into his behavior toward a woman in a social environment. Paul Marchant, Primark’s CEO since 2009, has apologized to the individual involved and resigned with immediate effect, the company said Monday. Shares in Primark’s parent, Associated British Foods, fell 4.9% in early trading, compared with a 0.8% drop in Britain’s benchmark …

News24 Business | CEO of UK retail giant resigns after 'error of judgment' with a woman

The head of fast fashion chain Primark, Paul Marchant, has resigned with immediate effect after he admitted to an "error of judgment" towards a woman in a social situation late last year.

The head of the well-known Irish fashion chain Primark has resigned. A woman had accused Marchant of misconduct, the company had initiated an investigation. Marchant has been head of Primark since 2009.

This is "an allegation made by a person concerning his or her behaviour towards him or her in a social environment", a statement states that the Executive Director of the Irish low-priced clothing chain apologized "to the person concerned".