Primark to open its first Texas store in McAllen on December 12

MCALLEN, Texas – Primark, the international retailer that started in the Republic of Ireland in the late 1960s, will open its new store at La Plaza in McAllen, Texas on Thursday, December 12. 

The retailer says it offers quality fashion at value prices.

The McAllen store, with 37,000 square feet of retail selling space, opens December 12. It will be Primark’s first store opening in Texas.

Primark currently has 29 US stores, across 12 states.

In addition to announcing the opening date of its La Plaza location, the retailer also announced additional lease signings in the state of Texas with the intent to open new stores at:

• North East Mall, Hurst, Texas
• Willowbrook Mall, Houston, Texas

Kevin Tulip, president of Primark US, said that with a total of 70,000 square feet of retail selling space, these new stores will bring the company’s signature combination of the latest fashion trends and essentials for the whole family, as well as homewares and beauty, at the affordable prices American shoppers are seeking out. 

Tulip said Primark intends to open stores at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso and Katy Mills in Houston, for a total of five new Texas locations.

“As one of the fastest growing states in the country, Texas represents an exciting growth opportunity for Primark as we continue our expansion across the country,” Tulip said. “We are extremely excited for our first Texas opening on December 12th and in preparation, we’re building our La Plaza team and getting ready to welcome shoppers to experience the joy that our unique combination of quality products at affordable prices brings to families, just in time for the holidays.”

Primark’s Talent Acquisition team says it is now searching for retail colleagues to fill full and part-time roles. All available roles can be viewed on the Primark Careers Site. The talent team says successful applicants can look forward to Primark’s competitive salary, with sales associate base pay starting at $15.00 an hour and $0.50 per hour increases at 6 months and 12 months of employment.

Tulip said there is something for everyone at Primark stores, including everyday essentials such as denim starting at $10 and tee shirts at $4, licensed product at affordable prices, including fan-favorite collections such as Netflix, Disney and Marvel, and sports offerings including for the NFL and NBA. 

To help shoppers find what they’re looking for at La Plaza, Tulip said Primark’s website allows customers to browse its product offering and check which products are available in their local store. To check it out, visit: www.primark.com. 

About Primark

Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 80,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kids, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences, Primark has 450 stores globally and continues to expand.

The company says it is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone through its Primark Cares strategy, a multi-year program that focuses on giving clothing a longer life, protecting life on the planet and supporting the livelihoods of the people who make Primark clothes. As part of this, Primark unveiled a series of commitments it is working to achieve by 2030. These commitments include making all of its clothes from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030, halving carbon emissions across its value chain and pursuing a living wage for workers in its supply chain. More information can be found here.

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