Canadian businessman, founder of George Weston Limited (1864–1924)
Primark is expanding from click-and-collect to offer home delivery in Great Britain, following the acquisition of a highly automated Sheffield fulfilment facility. ABF reaffirms Primark's growth plans amid a drop in group profits, with a planned Primark demerger by end-2027 to unlock potential FTSE 100 listing.
The government has moved up the removal of the de minimis import relief to October 2028, after discussions with industry. Retailers call the timeline still too slow, arguing it leaves UK high streets at a competitive disadvantage to foreign online sellers.