Primark has reached a significant milestone in its global expansion, opening four new stores across four countries in a single day. The new locations—Glasgow, Scotland; Tours, France; Madrid, Spain; and Queens, New York—represent a combined investment of £37 million and add 130,000 sq. ft. to Primark’s retail footprint. These openings also bring 580 new jobs, underscoring the brand’s role in boosting local economies.
Celebrating its 55th year in business, Primark now operates 457 stores across 17 countries.
Primark CEO Paul Marchant described the milestone as a testament to the company’s international ambitions, stating:
“This is an exciting time in 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.”
Details of the New Primark Openings
- Queens Center, New York, US
- The Queens store is Primark’s 10th location in New York and its second in the borough of Queens.
- Representing a £14 million investment, this opening is part of Primark’s continued expansion in the US, where it now operates 28 stores across 11 states.
- Glasgow Fort, Scotland
- Primark’s 21st store in Scotland and 195th in the UK opened as part of the retailer’s £100 million UK investment programme for 2024.
- This location has created 200 new jobs and follows earlier UK store openings in Bury St. Edmunds and Teesside Park, as well as multiple store expansions.
- L’Heure Tranquille Shopping Centre, Tours, France
- The Tours location is Primark’s first store in the city, with an £8 million investment creating 100 new jobs.
- Significantly, 80% of the new hires are either in their first job or were previously unemployed, reflecting Primark’s commitment to fostering economic opportunity.
- Leganés, Madrid, Spain
- The relocated Madrid store in Parquesur Shopping Centre is double the size of its predecessor, reinforcing Spain as one of Primark’s largest markets.
- Primark employs over 10,000 people across its 64 Spanish locations.
