The Latest Breaking News from Associated British Foods

Primark owner Associated British Foods buys National Milk Records for £48m

NMR, which has its head office in Wiltshire, provides provides milk and cow health testing and data services for farmers, milk buyers and vets

Birmingham Post · Jun 6, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: ‘Unease is spreading across the banking sector again’; FTSE closes at 7,891.13

GSK, housebuilder Persimmon and the consumer products group Reckitt Benckiser are among the blue-chips updating investors today.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023

Primark expects higher profits as people shop early for summer

Associated British Foods says six-month figures helped by stronger-than-expected clothing performance

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

Primark owner expects lower profits as energy bills rise by £100m

Associated British Foods warns of hit from soaring costs and drop in customer spending at fashion chain

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022

Associated British Foods appoints M&S finance boss Tonge as CFO

He replaces John Bason who will head up strategic advisory board at fast fashion retailer

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022

Primark boss makes bleak confession about all of the items being stocked in stores

He's admitted to being full of 'regret'

Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2022

Primark to raise prices amid cost of living crisis leaving shoppers 'gutted'

John Bason, finance director at Primark's parent company Associated British Foods said the clothing and beauty retailer were committed to 'affordability for everyone' despite the price hikes.

Glasgow Live · May 31, 2022

Primark boss says he 'regrets' decision to raise prices on clothing this year

Fashion giant Primark has a reputation for value, but now the retailer says it is being forced into a series of price hikes because the rising cost of living is hiking its own costs

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2022

Primark hints at new click and collect shopping ahead of website launch this month

Primark is preparing to launch a new website this month and the finance director of its parent company, Associated British Foods, says "click and collect" may be a possibility in the future

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

Primark sales to jump 60% after pandemic recovery

Associated British Foods said its sales and profits are ‘strongly ahead’ of last year.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022