Ireland and rest of eurozone offset Primark's 'disappointing' UK sales performance

Geoff Percival Discount clothing retailer Primark has reported a 4.5% year-on-year rise in sales for the 16 weeks up to January 4, driven by a strong performance in the eurozone, including Ireland.

Discount clothing retailer Primark has reported a 4.5% year-on-year rise in sales for the 16 weeks up to January 4, driven by a strong performance in the eurozone, including Ireland.

Primark - which trades in Ireland as Penneys - said sales in eurozone territories were up by 5.1% year-on-year.