Fashion Giant Primark Opens First NYC Location

  • Primark opens first Manhattan store in New York City
  • 54,000 sq ft store in Herald Square
  • Fashion, homewares and beauty across four floors
  • 11th store in New York state
  • US expansion started two years ago with 27 stores in 11 states
  • Plans to open 60 stores in the next five years

Primark, a value fashion retailer, is expanding its presence in the United States with plans to open its first store in Manhattan, New York City. The company has signed a lease for a 54,000 sq ft store at Herald Square, which will be its US flagship and house fashion, homewares, and beauty across four floors. This will mark their 11th store in the state of New York once the Queens location opens later this year. Primark’s US president Kevin Tulip expressed excitement about the opportunity to open a store in such a high-traffic area that can attract customers from surrounding areas. The retailer began its aggressive US expansion two years ago with its first store in Boston in 2015 and aims to have 60 stores across 12 states within five years.

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