Primark: Firm plays down ‘speculation’ of new store in Craigavon

Last week widespread claims that the international firm is coming to Craigavon flooded across social media.

There has been repeated hype for many years regarding a Primark store for the Craigavon area but nothing materialised.

A number of politicians were asked about the speculation but only two responded.

Ulster Unionst MLA Doug Beattie said: “There is no confirmed information just rumours. If it is true it will be a fantastic investment for Rushmere and job opportunities for the town.”

Alliance Cllr Eoin Tennyson revealed that it appeared to be merely rumours but welcomed any move to the area.

A Primark spokesperson said; “We continually review opportunities for expansion of the Primark business however, as you’d expect, we don’t comment on speculation about where or when we might open our next stores.”

A spokesman for Rushmere Shopping Centre said: “We are experiencing strong demand in enquiries and are in continued discussions with a number of retailers and hospitality businesses keen to locate within one of NI’s most successful retail destinations.”

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