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Bristol Post
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Zoe Forsey & Daniel Chipperfield

Clothing giant Primark 'to trial online shopping website'

There is no denying that one of the most popular high street clothing stores at the moment is Primark.

With its large stores selling a huge range of clothing items at cheap prices, its not much of a surprise.

But what does stun customers is the giant has no online shopping website.

However this could all soon be changing as the boss of Primark has admitted the possibility of a an online presence is 'on the horizon'.

Customers would be able to reserve and buy items online and then pick them up at their local store.

 

According to Primark's chief executive Paul Marchant has said bosses are looking into the possibility.

Speaking to a group of analysts he reported said the service was "on the horizon", reports the Sun.

But before you get too excited, another source has said the service is still "a year or so away".

Marvin Rees offers fresh hope for Primark bus stop campaigners 

It's been a busy few months for the company as the world's biggest Primark opened in Birmingham earlier this year to the delight of fans.

The £70 million branch has taken over a former shopping centre - covering a staggering 161,000 sq ft over five floors.

It offers five floors of bargains and also includes a Disney-themed cafe - including giant Mickey Mouse ears - a barber's shop and a beauty salon.

The store also offers the opportunity to donate "pre-loved" clothes and shoes - of any brand - for recycling and there's a custom lab where people can print personalised T-shirts.

Primark’s retail director for the UK & Northern Europe Simon Gibbs said: "Primark is proud to be a part of the fabric of Birmingham.

"We've been in this great city since 2002 and have witnessed its incredible transformation, including the opening of the Bullring in 2003 and Grand Central in 2015.

"The opening of Birmingham High Street gives us the opportunity to bring our flagship product range and the very best of Primark to our customers in this vibrant and diverse city, which is something we have wanted to do for many years."

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