Head-to-Head in UK Apparel Retailing: Boohoo vs. Primark

What's Inside

Boohoo Group and Primark (which is owned by Associated British Foods) are two major UK-based apparel retailers offering fast fashion products at ultra-low prices. However, the retailers each have distinctive business models and target different customer bases. As part of the Head-to-Head series from Coresight Research, we provide insights into the companies’ business models, revenues, key strategies, collaborations and sustainable initiatives.

Data in this research report include:

• UK revenue and year-over-year revenue growth for both Boohoo Group and Primark
• Worldwide revenue for Boohoo Group and Primark for fiscal 2022, broken down by geography
• Each company’s total operating margin for fiscal 2018–2022
• Primark stores by geography
• Social media follower counts for Boohoo and Primark

Companies mentioned in this report include: Associated British Foods, Boohoo Group, DHL, Myntra, Primark and Shein

Other relevant research:

• Global Fast Fashion: Market Poised for Strong Growth, but Sustainability Challenges Remain
• E-Commerce Outlook: European Apparel and Footwear—Poised for Growth in 2023 and Beyond
• Market Outlook: UK Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Market Softens, Industry Players Seek To Improve Margins
• Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles.