Primark, the international fashion retailer, has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 450th store in Orlando, Florida. This landmark event coincides with Primark’s 55th anniversary, celebrating the journey that began when founder Arthur Ryan opened the first store in Ireland in 1969. The new Orlando location marks Primark’s second store in Florida and its 26th in the United States.
Located in The Florida Mall, near the Walt Disney Resort, the latest Primark store spans 36,200 square feet across two floors. This store features the largest Disney collection of any Primark globally, dedicating an entire floor to Disney and Marvel merchandise, making it a unique destination for fans and holidaymakers alike.
Commenting on the Orlando opening, Primark CEO Paul Marchant said: “What an exciting time for Primark. On one side of the Atlantic, we’ve opened our 26th US store in Orlando, Florida, which is our 450th globally, while on the other, we’re celebrating 55 years of Penneys in Ireland. It all started in 1969 when our visionary founder, the late Arthur Ryan, opened the first Penneys store on Mary Street in Dublin. Today, we’re incredibly proud to operate in 17 countries across the world, making looking good and feeling good cost less no matter the destination.”
Sarah Jackson, Global Director of License at Primark, also shared her enthusiasm: “Primark has developed a long-standing collaboration with Disney over the last 11 years. Today, we are excited to take the next step in our collaboration and bring Orlando shoppers Disney and Marvel-inspired collections at the prices that Primark is known and loved for. The dedication of an entire Disney and Marvel floor is a first for Primark, delivering an unparalleled experience, and is certain to be a huge hit with our customers.”
Primark first expanded into the United States in September 2015, with its inaugural store in Boston, Massachusetts. The brand has since grown its US presence to 26 stores, with plans to open its first store in Michigan next month. Globally, Primark has opened 11 stores so far this year, spanning Europe and the US. This includes its first store in Hungary, which opened in Budapest earlier this summer, marking the company’s expansion into its 17th international market.
