// Primark boosts US expansion plans with new Philadelphia store
// The value retailer first entered the US in 2015
// The newest US outlet will open in the Fashion District Philadelphia shopping mall
Primark has announced that its Philadelphia store marks an “important milestone” in its expansion plans as the retailer opens its 13th store in the US.
The value fashion retailer first entered the US back in 2015.
Primark’s newest US outlet will open in the Fashion District Philadelphia shopping mall, bringing the total number of Primark stores in Pennsylvania state to three.
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The new Philadelphia store will span 34,200sq ft and is set to create over 350 jobs.
Originally focusing on the North-East, Primark stores have opened in Florida and Chicago in recent years, while the retailer has also signed leases for a new store in Virginia, and has plans to open two stores in New York.
“We are delighted to welcome Philadelphians to our latest Northeast location in the US, bringing Primark’s unique formula of quality fashion, beauty and homeware with an amazing price tag,” Primark US president Andy Stewart said.
“Our Fashion District store will mark another important milestone in our ongoing expansion in the US and bringing our Amazing Fashion at Amazing Prices to more and more customers.”
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