The Latest Breaking News from George Weston

Primark to launch home delivery service despite ‘challenging’ market

Chain has long avoided deliveries in Great Britain but says a shift now offers ‘opportunity for profitable growth’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

US cooking oil market shrinking due to Ice pressures on Latino households, Mazola owner says

Economic squeeze and anti-immigration raids have hit Hispanic communities, prompting people to shop online and reuse oil

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Primark owner set for weaker profits as high gas prices to hit sugar arm

It said trading has been ‘resilient’ over the latest quarter despite ‘challenging’ retail conditions in most markets.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Primark appoints new permanent boss as parent firm reviews spin-off

Eoin Tonge has been named permanent boss of Primark after predecessor Paul Marchant resigned over an allegation of inappropriate behaviour last year.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Primark names former Marks and Spencer chief as permanent CEO amid potential demerger

Owner Associated British Foods (ABF) is also considering a potential demerger of the popular retail chain

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Primark owner warns over profits after disappointing festive sales

The figures come amid a group-wide review at Associated British Foods that could see Primark spun off with a separate stock market listing.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Primark warns of lower profits after Christmas sales failed to deliver

Primark’s disappointing Christmas comes after the departure of its long standing boss Paul Marchant in March

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Primark owner ponders spin-off and separate listing in possible boost to City

Chief executive George Weston said the outcome of the review could mean spinning off Primark as a separately-listed entity in the UK.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Primark owner’s boss urges Reeves not to hit shoppers with budget tax rises

George Weston tells chancellor to ‘tax rich folks instead’ as ABF says it could split fashion chain from food arm

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025

Retailer says larger stores to come under pressure from rate changes

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The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025