Insight ReportPRIMARK (LSE: ABF) 1Q18 Trading Update: Retail Space Expansion Drives Sales Growth Coresight Research January 19, 2018 Executive Summary Primark’s sales increased by 7% at constant currency and by 9% as reported, in the 16 weeks ended January 6, 2018, driven by growth in selling space. The company observed “strong” comparable sales in the UK. Unusually warm October weather hindered sales in Europe, although sales improved later in the five weeks to Christmas. Management expects Primark’s operating margins for 1H18 to be similar to last year’s levels. The company plans to open 1.2 million square feet of selling space over FY18. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Leveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-CommerceAgentic Commerce: What Retailers Need to Know for Holiday 2025 and to Succeed in 2026—Premium Subscriber Call, October 2025Analyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by Technology
