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Developing
In Short: A Kent town will soon welcome its first Primark store, which will occupy a large former Debenhams unit in the County Square shopping centre, off Ashford high street.
A Kent town will soon welcome its first Primark store, which will occupy a large former Debenhams unit in the County Square shopping centre, off Ashford high street. The popular brand will also take over an adjacent vacant Select store, expanding its presence to 29,000 sq ft of floor space.
Primark’s Kari Rodgers stated that the company is aware of the long-standing demand for a store in Ashford, and is excited to become part of the local community. The opening is expected to mark another chapter in County Square’s history, complementing other high street fashion brands like New Look and Next.
County Square’s managing director expressed optimism about the new addition, stating, 'The highly anticipated announcement marks another chapter in County Square’s rich history and our ongoing commitment to creating a destination shopping venue for the town centre.
What's still developing
- Bosses of the complex say Primark will open in the centre’s extension, taking over the currently empty units in the second half of 2027.
- Once open, the long-awaited Primark will include 29,000 sq ft of floor space.
- “With the demand for great value clothing higher than ever, we’re looking forward to bringing our offer to the town and becoming part of the local community.” Once open, Primark would span almost half of the upper oval of the centre.
Sources
- My Kent Familylink