Primark has been a go-to destination for budget-conscious buyers since making its UK debut 50 years ago. The Derby branch marked its 50th anniversary today, with almost 200 stores opening since. Renowned for its extensive range that spans from trendy tees and footwear to eclectic homeware and electronic accessories, the store is a veritable treasure trove for shoppers.
Now, insiders at Primark are spilling the beans on shopping tips and secrets. These revelations include the existence of "hidden sales" and the rather unpleasant 'common' code word that echoes over the tannoy system. READ MORE Gran Canaria issues 'island-wide' emergency alert and warns UK tourists Grim tannoy calls Ex-employee George Allen revealed to DerbyshireLive how instances involving urine and faeces on the shop floor are alarmingly frequent.
According to his experiences, a "code two" announcement on the tannoy alerts staff to the presence of bodily fluids requiring immediate clean-up. 'The Mr Brown' Alert System Former store assistant Poleighh Soper shared in a TikTok video how Primark employees discreetly notify security when they suspect theft. Without causing a scene, a fabricated name paged over the tannoy directs security guards to assemble discreetly.
She said: "Have you ever heard somebody over the tannoy go 'could Mr Brown please come to the customer service checkout'. Primark has a branch at the Bullring shopping centre. (Image: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images) Read More Related Articles .
