Primark's first pet clothing line boosted Christmas sales, with the discount retailer crediting strong demand for unicorn, hotdog and bumblebee-themed outfits. Primark's first pet clothing line boosted Christmas sales, with the discount retailer crediting strong demand for unicorn, hotdog and bumblebee-themed outfits. Primark contributes more than half of its parent company's profit, and its performance cheered investors after fears that lower traffic on Britain's shopping streets over Christmas might have hurt sales. Although Primark's comparable sales in the UK declined slightly, this was expected and was offset by a pick-up elsewhere in Europe, particularly in France. Please log in or register with Independent.ie for free access to this article.

Source: Irish Independent January 17, 2020 02:26 UTC