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Primark Launches First UK App to Enhance Shopping Experience Friday, April 10, 2026 primark app uk retail fashion shopping digital clickandcollect customerexperience innovation Primark has introduced its first ever app for UK customers, marking a significant digital step for the popular budget fashion retailer. This launch follows successful app rollouts in Ireland and Italy last summer and … Read More