Primark says there's life in the UK high street yet

Parent company unveils 3% sales rise despite refusal to sell online and trouble at rivals

Primark's owners said the UK high street was "not remotely dead" as the cut-price fashion chain revealed sales growth and plans for new stores despite troubles at many of its rivals.

The retailer, which does not sell online and so misses the big consumer switch towards buying from laptops, tablets and phones, nevertheless said sales rose 3% at established UK stores in the six months to 3 March.

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