Primark owner profits jump despite summer washout

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It said clothes sales in the UK and Ireland grew despite dampened demand for beach and swimwear.

The British retailer said it saw a strong performance across its key growth markets, including in the US, France, Spain, Italy and Central and Eastern Europe.

It said "challenging weather" had hit the number of people visiting its shops between April and June.

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomFranceIrelandItalySpain

Topics: British Primark Retail October Owner Items Weather Reported Year Sales

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Published On: 2024-11-05 @ 08:42:43 (11 hours ago)

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