Primark to Buy VNU Unit In Financial Information
The Dutch media company VNU N.V. said today that it would withdraw from the United States financial data business by selling the financial information company Disclosure to the Primark Corporation for $200 million. The sale includes VNUs entire financial information services division. The Dutch company will retain its American trade magazines and nonfinancial data bases.
Primark Plans Spinoff Of Its Michigan Utility
LEAD: The Primark Corporation of McLean, Va., said today that its board had recommended that its Michigan utility, which provided $1.4 billion of its $1.5 billion revenues in 1986, be spun off to shareholders.
Sunderland woman stole clothes from Primark to wear to her.
. stealing clothing to wear at her grandfathers funeral. Michelle Clough, 32, stashed ��56 worth of clothing into her babys buggy after walking around Primark in The Bridges on March 17, Sunderland magistrates heard.
New PRIMARK store to open at Fort Shopping Centre in Birmingham
Billboards at the site between WH Smith and Footasylum promise customers an Exciting new store opening shortly. Primark sent us the following statement: ���We can confirm that Primark is opening a store in The Fort Shopping Park, Birmingham. ���It will.
Primark First-Half Sales Up 15 Percent
Associated British Foods Plc reported first- half earnings that slightly beat analyst estimates as growth at its Primark budget-fashion chain more than offset an industrywide drop in the price of sugar. 26 Shares. Comment.
Primarks ultra cheap fashion just saved AB Foods from.
AB Foods, which also produces and sells food items, revealed in a regulatory statement that Primark sales rocketed by 15% ahead of last year. It added that trading was strong in the stores it opened over the last 12 months��.
Bangladeshi Workers’ Long Wait
Eight months after the deadly collapse of a garment factory, most victims and their families have yet to receive financial help.. Editorial notes most victims have not received adequate medical and financial help nearly eight months after factory collapse killed more than 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh; calls on governments and clothing industry consortium to make good on their promise to help.
PRIMARK Targets U.S. With First Store Openings
Primark, the fast-growing clothing chain owned by Associated British Foods, is to enter the United States, it said on Wednesday, becoming the latest British retailer to attempt to crack the American market after success in Europe.
Primark director criticises low-hour work contracts
Ms ODonoghue, who is due to receive an award in the InterContinental hotel as Alumna of the Year of UCDs Quinn business school, said her rejection of such contracts for Primark is based upon ���respect and dignity of the individual and accepting they.
Is Scarborough finally about to get a Primark?
She added:���I get approached by so many young people who think Primark is wonderful because they can afford what they sell. Primark has long been the top of the list of many Scarborough shoppers when it comes to which stores they would like to see move .
RESEARCH AND CONSULTING FIRM IN BOSTON JOINS PRIMARK
The Primark Corporation said yesterday that it had acquired Yankee Group Research Inc., a research and consulting firm specializing in communications and computers, for $34 million in cash. Primark, a provider of information-technology software, said it would make additional payments of up to $31 million if Yankees revenues and profits grew by 30 percent annually over three years. Yankee, which is based in Boston, was founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson, who will remain its chief executive. Yankees revenues were about $14 million in 1995 and are expected to top $16 million this year, Mr. Anderson said. Primarks stock rose $2.625, to $29.75, on the New York Stock Exchange.. Primark Corp acquires Yankee Group Research Inc for $34 million in cash (S)
Primark are selling cheap 5 Seconds of Summer merch now
We all know that band merch can be pretty expensive, so if youre a big 5 Seconds of Summer fan on the hunt for a bargainous find then look no further than Primark, which has launched a line of merch celebrating all things Ashton, Luke, Calum and Michael.
PRIMARK Seen Announcing Baseline Purchase
The Primark Corporation, continuing its rapid growth in the financial information business, is expected to announce today that it has acquired Baseline Financial Services for $40 million in cash from Bowne & Company and Robert Patterson, Baselines founder. Joseph E. Kasputys -- a former executive with McGraw-Hill and Data Resources Inc. who took over as Primarks chairman, president and chief executive in 1988 -- has transformed what was once a gas utility into an information business.. Primark Corp is expected to acquire Baseline Financial Services for $40 million cash from Bowne & Co and Robert Patterson (S)
PRIMARK CORP reports earnings for qtr to June 30.
PRIMARK CORP reports earnings for qtr to June 30.
LITTON TO ACQUIRE PRIMARK UNIT FOR $432 MILLION
Litton Industries agreed yesterday to acquire TASC Inc., the Primark Corporations information systems unit, for $432 million. TASC, based in Reading, Mass., provides information technology and services to the Defense Department and to other Government and commercial customers. It is expected to have revenue of $433 million this year. Litton, based in Woodland Hills, Calif., is a military electronics company that also builds surface combat ships. It had sales of $4.18 billion for the year ended July 31. Primark shares jumped $2.9375, to $38.8125, and Litton rose $1.8125, to $52.75.. Litton Industries agrees to acquire TASC Inc, Primark Corps information systems unit, for $432 million (S)
Primark pickpocket suspect: Police launch European manhunt for Birmingham.
Officers believe Saida Ivocia stalked her elderly victim a from a bank to the budget clothing store with two fellow pickpockets in a sophisticated operation which saw them change their disguises three times to avoid getting caught. The gang were caught.
PRIMARK to open Shrewsbury store in ��12 million move.
A Shrewsbury shopping centre is set for a ��12 million makeover after it announced that fashion giant Primark would be moving in - a move described as a huge economic boost for the town.
BHS boss takes on PRIMARK and MandS | The Times
The new boss of BHS has vowed to restore it to its historical place on the high street, targeting ���Primark at one end and Marks and Spencer at the other���. In his first interview since the controversial sale of the retail chain this year,��.
PRIMARK Plans US Expansion, But Will They Succeed?
LONDON, United Kingdom ��� Discount fashion chain Primark has made its mark in Europe by offering fast-changing fashion at rock-bottom prices. The secret of its success: placing huge orders for top-selling items like socks,��.
PRIMARK Fashion Sales Boost Parent Company
LONDON, United Kingdom ��� Associated British Foods Plc, the U.K. sugar and ingredient company, said sales and operating margin at its Primark budget fashion chain climbed, increasing the groups full-year profits even as��.
Minister visits new PRIMARK development in Omagh
From left, SDLP Westminster candidate Daniel McCrossan, John Wallace, SuperValu, Planning Minister Mark H Durkan MLA, Ciaran OKane, proprietor and Joe Byrne MLA pictured visiting the new Primark premises in��.
Healthcare Link
Continental Healthcare Systems Inc. said it and the Primark Corporation had agreed in principle for Primark to acquire all of Continentals common shares outstanding for $6.75 a share, or about $21 million. Continental, based in Overland Park, Kan., is mainly a supplier of computer information management systems to the health care industry. Primark is a holding company involved in several businesses, one of which is telecommunications service for the health care industry.
PRIMARK CORP reports earnings for qtr to March 31.
PRIMARK CORP reports earnings for qtr to March 31.
CCTV shows thieves disguising themselves for ��2000 theft at Derbys Primark.
In the CCTV footage, recorded at Derbys Primark store, three women appear to change their appearances in a bid to prevent the victim from realising she is being followed. The trio removed their colourful headscarves and long clothing to reveal long.
Ex-Ilford Primark assistant manager jailed for thefts
Felix Ogunleye, 37, of Ballards Road, Dagenham, was sentenced to eight weeks imprisonment after pleading guilty to 10 counts of theft by employee at Primark in High Road, Ilford. Ogunleye was also ordered to pay ��508.20 in compensation and an ��80 .
New homeware and furniture store opens in former Northampton Primark unit in.
Northamptons former Primark unit in the town centre has been filled with the opening of a new home and furniture store. The Home Store opened its doors to customers several weeks ago in Abington Street in Northampton having moved into the old Primark .
PRIMARK Bid Ends
Negotiations on the acquisition of Continental Healthcare Systems Inc. by the Primark Corporation have been terminated, the companies said.
PRIMARK IN PACT TO ACQUIRE A-T FINANCIAL FOR $35 MILLION
The Primark Corporation, an information and technology concern, agreed yesterday to acquire A-T Financial Information Inc., a closely held provider of financial market data and software, for $35 million. Primark, based in Waltham, Mass., collects, integrates and delivers financial, economic and market-research information. A-T Financial provides market data, news and and software to money managers, traders, banks and other institutional investors through local and regional networks and the Internet.. Primark Corp, information and technology concern, will acquire A-T Financial Information Inc for $35 million (S)
Sears Announces Final Two Stores Theyll Be Sharing With.
Last year, as part of their ���taking on roommates��� strategy of keeping their doors open, Sears announced that they were leasing parts of seven stores to Primark, a clothing retailer out of Ireland. Sears has finally named all��.
PRIMARK-Dow Jones Pact
The Primark Corporation agreed today to buy Dow Jones & Companys Edgar Direct unit, which electronically publishes Securities and Exchange Commission filings, for an undisclosed price. Primark, based in Waltham, Mass., a provider of financial and economic data, is buying Edgar Direct through its Disclosure Inc. unit, according to a Dow Jones statement. Edgar is the S.E.C.s electronic system for company filings. Dow, the New York-based publisher of The Wall Street Journal, said it was cutting 30 jobs by selling Edgar Direct and restructuring its Federal Filings unit, which reports on filings to the S.E.C. and other Government agencies.. Primark Corp to buy Dow Jones & Co Edgar Direct unit for undisclosed price (S)
Minister visits new PRIMARK development in Omagh
PLANNING Minister Mark H Durkan undertook a tour of the expanded SuperValu store and Primark development, during a visit to Omagh on Tuesday morning. Impressed by the progress made, the SDLP minister indicated that the planning application had .
Bolstering Its Emphasis on Data, Thomson Will Buy PRIMARK
The Thomson Corporation, which is selling most of its newspapers to focus on the electronic distribution of legal and financial information, agreed today to buy the Primark Corporation for $842 million. Thomson will pay $38 a share for Primark, a rival provider of financial data based in Waltham, Mass., a 31 percent premium to Primarks stock price of $29 on Friday. Thomson will also assume $235 million in debt. Shares of Primark rose $8.25 today, to $37.25, on the New York Stock Exchange. Thomson fell 1.80 Canadian dollars in Toronto, to 49.20 Canadian dollars, or $33.32.. Thomson Corp, which is selling most of its newspapers to focus on electronic distribution of legal and financial information, agrees to buy the Primark Corp for $842 million; like Thomson, Primark has been focusing on electronic services; Joseph Kasputys, chairman and chief executive of Primark, will become chairman of Thomson Financial; boards of both companies have approved acquisition (M)
OMG! PRIMARK has just launched its spring/summer range and its the hottest one.
It has reached a point where I have to physically stop myself from going into Primark, mostly because I physically cant close my wardrobe doors, because they are physically bursting with clothes mostly from Primark. The store is just too darn good.
European Fashion Chain PRIMARK Announces Two More.
Primark is practically an institution in Europe, and its now making its first moves in the US right here in the Bay State.
Trans woman denied access to PRIMARK changing room.
Speaking to the East Anglian Daily Times, she said she had been denied access to the womans changing room at her local branch of Primark. She was told be a shop assistant to use the mens changing room upstairs��.
Transgender womans fury after PRIMARK staff bar her from using female.
A furious transgender woman has criticised a high street shopping giant after staff refused to let her use their female changing rooms. Joni Bendall stormed out of the Primark store in Ipswich, Suffolk, after her persistent pleas to be allowed to use.
Primark and MandS Foodhall to open new stores at Broughton Shopping Park
Located in 39,100 square feet of the former BHS unit, shopping park bosses say Primark will enhance existing fashion offering which already includes New Look, River Island and Next. The store will be just the first in a number of new arrivals to Broughton.
PRIMARK CORP reports earnings for Qtr to Dec 31
LEAD: *3*** COMPANY REPORTS ** *3*PRIMARK CORP (NYSE) Qtr to Dec 31 1987 1986 Revenue 370,873,000 406,326,000 Net loss 36,656,000 b15,646,000 Share earns -.79 Yr rev 1,364,443,000 1,553,746,000 Net loss 1,727,000 b53,797,000 Share earns - 2.73
PRIMARK to launch ��200m bid to crack US clothing market.
Fashion retailer Primark is to plough ��200m into a bid to crack the notoriously difficult US market as it looks to succeed where some of Britains biggest high street names including Tesco, Marks and Spencer and Sainsburys��.
REUTERS AGREES TO ACQUIRE YANKEE GROUP FROM PRIMARK
Reuters Group P.L.C., the global news and information company, agreed yesterday to acquire Yankee Group Research Inc. from the Primark Corporation for $72.5 million in cash. Boston-based Yankee Group is a provider of research and consulting services on telecommunications, Internet technology and electronic commerce. Reuters said Yankee Group would be merged into its Reuters Enterprise unit. Primark, a publisher of financial information, based in Waltham, Mass., acquired Yankee Group in 1996 for $34 million.. Reuters Group PLC acquires Yankee Group Research Inc from Primark Corp for $72.5 million in cash (S)
Sparkling Primark cant sweeten the pill for Associated.
Sparkling profits growth from Primark failed to counter a fall into the red at Associated British Foods sugar business during the first half, leaving its operating profits 5% down on a year ago.
PRIMARK unveils 11% rise in first-half profits but strong US dollar causes alarm
George Weston, the chief executive of Primarks owner, Associated British Foods, said plans for the retailers foray into the north-east US were ���well advanced���. Last autumn, it struck a surprise deal to to take over unwanted shop space in American.
New Energy Rouses Bostons Downtown Crossing
Leading the $4 billion transformation of the former shopping hub is the redevelopment of Filenes department store into a 60-story, mixed-use tower.. Redevelopment in Downtown Crossing neighborhood of Boston is transforming former shopping hub, and site of Filenes department store, into 60-story, mixed-use tower; transformation is expected to cost $4 billion.
PRIMARK Summer Dresses 2015: The 22 Best To Buy
When you need some serious style on a not-so serious budget, Primarks your bag. Like an old friend, theyre always there when you need them - offering up the latest catwalk looks at freakishly low prices, and their latest releases are more on-trend.
Sears Reveals Further Store Details of Primark Agreement.
Sears Holdings Corporation revealed details about the two remaining stores, which form part of its previously announced lease agreement with Primark, a leading fashion retailer in Europe. Per the agreement dated Oct 2014,��.
Primark growth potential boosts AB Foods
���Our growth potential analysis suggests that Primark is still in its infancy,��� the broker told clients. ���Historically the best investment strategy in retail has been to own retailers with more than 20 years of double-digit space growth ahead of them.
PRIMARK CORP reports earnings for Qtr to Dec 31
LEAD: *3*** COMPANY REPORTS ** *3*PRIMARK CORP (NYSE) Qtr to Dec 31 1986 1985 Revenue 406,326,000 530,914,000 Net inc 15,646,000 13,569,000 Share earns.79.69 Yr rev 1,553,746,000 1,872,457,000 Net inc 53,797,000 51,244,000 Share earns 2.73 2.65
PRIMARK unveils 11% rise in first-half profits but strong US.
Profit increase masks flat like-for-like sales blamed on unseasonably warm weather as discount clothing retailer gears up for push into US.
PRIMARK CORP reports earnings for Qtr to March 31
PRIMARK CORP reports earnings for Qtr to March 31
Primark to open Shrewsbury store in ��12 million move
He said: Its fantastic news that a well-known national chain such as Primark is to open a new store in Shrewsbury, and is a real vote of confidence in the town. It will further enhance what Shrewsbury offers to shoppers, make the town even more.
Primark Corp. reports earnings for Qtr to March 31
Primark Corp. reports earnings for Qtr to March 31
PRIMARK owner ABF hit by strong dollar and fall in sugar price
The continuing strength of the dollar and falling sugar prices have cut pre-tax profits at Associated British Foods, the owner of British Sugar and Primark, almost in half. The conglomerate, normally a darling of the stock market,��.