Primark is celebrating its 50th anniversary on British high streets. The major retailer opened the doors to its first UK store on this day half a century ago. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
While you may have expected it would have been in London or Birmingham or Manchester, the first Primark in Britain was actually in Derby on 26 September 1974. The store opened on Babington Lane in the midland’s city and marked the retailer’s first voyage out of its native Ireland. Advertisement Advertisement The original Primark store in Derby is no longer there, with the retailer now based in the Cathedral Quarter of the city.
But what else has changed in the 50 years since it arrived in the UK - and how do the prices compare? Let’s take a look: The retailer opened the doors for its first store in Britain on this day in 1974. Kari Rodgers, UK Retail Director for Primark, said: “Over the last 50 years, British high streets and style have changed a lot and Primark has been there every step of the way. “While we’ve evolved through the decades, our mission of helping people look and feel good for less remains as relevant today as it was then.
We’ve paved the way for great quality, affordable fashion for everyone and I’m so grateful for the loyalty our amazing colleagues and customers have shown us. To still.