Primark - About the company
Primark is an acquired company based in Dublin (Ireland), founded in 1969 by Arthur Ryan. It operates as a Retail chain of fashion products. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 16 active competitors, including 1 funded and 12 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like American Eagle Outfitters, The Children's Place and Buckle.
Company Details
- Website
- primark.com
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1969
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Jun 05, 2000
Ranked
6th among 16 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£1B+ as on Sep 14, 2019
Employee Count
47,209 as on Sep 30, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Thomson Reuters (Jun 05, 2000)
Legal entities associated with Primark
Primark is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
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THOMSON INFORMATION & SOLUTIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED CIN: 4066194 , United Kingdom, Active | Sep 05, 2000 | £10M - £50M (As on Dec 31, 2022) | - | |
PRIMARK LIMITED
CIN: 47371 , Ireland, Active | May 05, 1974 | £1B+ (As on Sep 14, 2019) | - | - |
PRIMARK US CORP CIN: 471063988 , United States, Active | Dec 31, 1999 | - | 1681 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
Primark's acquisition details
Primark got acquired by Thomson Reuters on Jun 05, 2000.
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Primark's funding and investors
Primark has not raised any funding rounds yet.
Primark's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Primark is Arthur Ryan.
Here are the details of Primark's key team members:
- Arthur Ryan: Former Founder of Primark and founder of 1 other company. Contact Info: 1 email address
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Primark's employee count trend
Primark has 47,209 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Primark's employee count trend over the years:
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Primark's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Primark include American Eagle Outfitters, The Children's Place and Buckle. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Primark, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | American Eagle Outfitters 1977, Pittsburgh (United States), Funding Raised | Company offering multi-category fashion products for men and women | - | 69/100 | |
2nd | The Children's Place 1969, Secaucus (United States), Acquired | Specialty retailer of children's apparel and accessories | - | - | 63/100 |
3rd | Buckle 1948, Kearney (United States), Public | Casual apparel retailer | - | - | 62/100 |
4th | GUESS 1981, Los Angeles (United States), Public | Online retailer of apparel, handbags, footwear, and accessories | - | - | 60/100 |
5th | Timberland 1978, Stratham (United States), Acquired | Internet first brand of sportswear apparel for men and women | - | 56/100 | |
6th | Retail chain of fashion products | - | - | 52/100 | |
7th | ![]() Dunnes Stores 1997, Dublin (Ireland), Unfunded | Retailer of fashion apparel, home goods, and designer collections | - | - | 46/100 |
8th | Lands' End 1963, Dodgeville (United States), Public | Retailer of apparel, swimwear, footwear, and accessories | - | 44/100 | |
9th | Jack Wills 1999, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Retailer of British-inspired clothing and accessories | - | 41/100 | |
10th | Brown Thomas 1849, Dublin (Ireland), Acquired | Retailer of designer fashion, beauty, homewares, and gifts | - | - | 40/100 |
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Primark's Investments and acquisitions
Primark has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to Primark
Here is the latest report on Primark's sector:
News related to Primark
Media has covered Primark for a total of 82 events in the last 1 year, 65 of them have been about company updates and 7 about people movement.
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AB Foods' Primark split hinges on sales recovery, sugar turnaroundReuters•Oct 29, 2026•Primark, Associated British Foods
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Primark partners with Kallikor for AI-powered supply chain decision-makingRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Oct 22, 2026•Primark
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Primark partners with Circ to integrate recycled polyester into clothingThe Retail Bulletin•Sep 30, 2026•Primark
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Primark to enter Mexico through partnership with El Puerto de LiverpoolThe Retail Bulletin•Sep 14, 2026•Primark, El Puerto De Liverpool, Liverpool
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AB Foods to launch Primark home delivery, acquires boohoo distribution centreShareprices•Sep 10, 2026•Primark
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