Primark to open store in Salisbury
New store will create 100 new jobs
Last updated 22nd Jun 2022
It's the news many people in Salisbury have been waiting for, Primark is to open a store here!
The company has confirmed it's to open a branch in the Old George Mall which is managed by Railpen.
The clothing chain will go in the former BHS site which closed in 2016.
The 29,700 sq ft store is expected to open in summer 2023.
100 jobs will be created with more details on vacancies released in the coming months.
Kari Rodgers, Primark Retail Director UK, said:
“After much speculation, we are delighted to announce that we will be opening our first store in Salisbury next year and we’re looking forward to becoming a part of this great city and community.”
Matthew Howard, Head of Property Asset Management at Railpen, commented:
“The signing of Primark will be an excellent anchor store for the Old George Mall and has been a long-sought-after addition to the centre among consumers. Primark will offer a best-in-class shopping experience for people in the city and will prove extremely popular. The store will drive footfall and serve to reinforce Old George Mall’s position as the prime retail destination in Salisbury.”
Primark Salisbury will join Primark’s 191 stores in the UK and is part of an ambitious expansion programme which will take Primark from 403 stores today to 530 stores across 16 countries over the next five years.