If you've ever popped over to Ireland for a spot of retail therapy, you might have noticed that Primark goes by a different name. The multinational fashion giant was founded by Arthur Ryan with just one store on Mary Street in the heart of Dublin back in 1969. Since its humble beginnings, it has grown exponentially to boast 450 stores worldwide, employing over 80,000 staff across 17 countries in Europe and the US.
However, some shoppers have been left scratching their heads as to why the retailer operates under a different moniker outside of the UK, with one intrigued Quora user posing the question: "Is Primark still called Penney's in Ireland?". As per the information on Primark's official website, the brand was originally known as Penney's until 1973 when Dublin native Arthur Ryan decided to venture into mainland Britain,..
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