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​Primark to upgrade headquarters in Reading

Published
Jan 20, 2016

Irish retailer Primark has plans to refurbish and remodel its UK headquarters, which are based in Reading, England. The building, situated on 31-42 West Street, also houses a Primark store on the ground floor.


Primark considers its UK headquarters 'outdated'


According to a planning statement submitted by the retail giant to the Reading Borough Council, Primark considers its current office headquarters 'outdated' and 'cramped'.

“The existing building is in urgent need of an upgrade in order to meet the standards sought by modern day office occupiers and this redevelopment opportunity can provide Primark with the suitable facilities to retain their existing staff, attract the best staff out of London and provide Primark with sufficient space expansion to facilitate their growth,” reads the application.

The plans propose the closure of its onsite retail store to increase the office space, and build a new reception and entrance, plus a café, a gym and showers.

In addition to its West Street store, Primark has a further store located in the Reading Town Centre on Broad Street. Planning permission was granted in 2015 to upgrade the unit and increase its retail floorspace.

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