Primark has unveiled four new stores across the UK, US, France, and Spain in a single day, marking a major milestone in its international expansion.
The stores, which opened last week, are part of a £37m investment, adding 130,000sq ft of retail space and creating 580 new jobs.
The retailer‘s new store at Glasgow Fort takes its store estate across Scotland to 21, and marks 195 stores across the UK overall.
The £7.5m site forms part of its £100m investment in the UK this year, which has also seen new stores in Bury St Edmunds and Teesside Park, alongside several expansions.
In the US Primark opened its 10th New York store at Queens Center, its second in the borough, which brings its US total to 28 stores across 11 states.
The high street giant has also entered Tours, France for the first time with a store in L’Heure Tranquille shopping centre, creating 100 new jobs.
In Spain, the fashion retailer relocated its Leganés store to a larger site within the Parquesur shopping centre in Madrid, doubling its previous size.
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The news, first reported by Retail Week, comes after Primark launched a new store format to the UK for the first time last month.
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant said: “This is an exciting day on our growth journey and a first for Primark. Opening four stores across two continents on one day highlights the scale of our global ambition, helping more people to look and feel good for less.
“With 580 new jobs created, we know these stores not only give a boost to the local communities, but they also bring what we call the “Primark halo effect” to the shopping destinations – which is the positive impact of the footfall to our stores on surrounding businesses.
“A huge thanks to all of our colleagues and partners who have worked so hard to get these stores open for the busy festive season.”
Celebrating its 55th year in business, Primark now operates 457 stores across 17 countries.
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