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To think primark in dangerous?

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Starrystarryshite · 09/12/2023 20:41

I’m from Liverpool, so it’s a very busy primark right in the city centre. It’s our only one actually. But AIBU to think primark can be ridiculously dangerous?

Its not just a December thing, it’s every time. The amount of people in that shop is ridiculous. There’s no space to move, constantly shoulder to shoulder. Queues snaking right around the shop.

Surely there are capacity laws? I do not believe that what I saw today wouldn’t breach them if they exist.

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Peachtails · 09/12/2023 22:41

That Primark is particularly bad, I think there was a death a few years ago on the escalator?

It could be set out better I agree.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 09/12/2023 21:43

Smartiepants79 · 09/12/2023 21:32

I have to say I think that’s unlikely. They are a huge national company. Fire regulations are very strict and checked regularly. Ignoring them will get them closed and fined. Never mind the huge PR disaster.

I’m sorry, but in my local Primark (. 2 or so years ago) there was just no room to move. It was rammed in all the isles and the queue was unreal.

l cannot believe it’s safe to have that many people in. I remember the sales in the 70’s and 80’s and they were not a crammed as this.

M and S in the 80’s in Manchester was heaving. But nothing like Prinark is now.

Carsarelife · 09/12/2023 21:35

I was in Liverpool 2 weeks ago and it was very busy and not much space to move but didn't feel it was dangerous.
Just accepted it was a busy Saturday and I was more curious about the beautiful dog outside with the man in his tent

Smartiepants79 · 09/12/2023 21:32

I have to say I think that’s unlikely. They are a huge national company. Fire regulations are very strict and checked regularly. Ignoring them will get them closed and fined. Never mind the huge PR disaster.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 09/12/2023 21:26

Smartiepants79 · 09/12/2023 20:59

The building will have a safe capacity which the shop will have to stick to or they’ll be done for breaching their fire safety. If you live in Liverpool then surely you’ve seen the queues that can form outside primark on a very busy day.

I think they just cram them in and ignore safety standards.

l can’t stand Primark, the crowds are hideous. I last went in about 3 years ago and just ran away,

SilverGlitterBaubles · 09/12/2023 21:24

Go there early in the morning or last thing and it's much quieter. Same for other stores especially before Christmas.

LarkLane · 09/12/2023 21:23

gooddayruby · 09/12/2023 20:55

I doubt anyone's ever been trampled to death in primark

There was a fatal accident in Liverpool Primark ten years ago. There have been other incidents in the store since. Nothing so terrible as more safety features were introduced, but I understand what the OP means. It's a weird design compared to other Primark stores I think.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/woman-who-fell-death-liverpool-6230232
A young girl fell 100 feet down the escalator in 2009
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/woman-who-fell-death-liverpool-6230232

Woman who fell to her death in Primark store named

Susan Wood, 57, died after falling from third floor balcony

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/woman-who-fell-death-liverpool-6230232

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Starrystarryshite · 09/12/2023 21:21

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“The autism card” is a disgusting comment to make.

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Jifmicroliquid · 09/12/2023 21:19

The layout of the store is dreadful and encourages a lot of backlog by the way you have to go round to each floor to get to the next escalator.

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Starrystarryshite · 09/12/2023 21:18

I don’t see how it’s a drip/flounce? I’m saying maybe it was my autism that is making me overthink it.

but I do think the Liverpool primark is a lot worse than people realise. I have been to several others in neighbouring cities such as Chester. They aren’t anywhere near the same so maybe I should’ve been more specific to say Liverpool one.

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Wishthiswasntthecase · 09/12/2023 21:17

I was in Liverpool Primark this morning, surprised at how quiet it was compared to what I was expecting. About 11am.

beautifullittletree · 09/12/2023 21:16

Haffiana · 09/12/2023 21:15

God I love a drip feed/flounce OP!

OP has disclosed a disability and that's your response Sad

shivawn · 09/12/2023 21:15

I almost never go in unless I'm in the city early in the morning on a week day and it's nice and quiet.

Haffiana · 09/12/2023 21:15

God I love a drip feed/flounce OP!

MrsAvocet · 09/12/2023 21:14

I thought you were going to say it's dangerous because you go in for a pair of tights and come out having spent a hundred quid on crap that you didn't need. That's my biggest risk in Primark, same as Lidl.
But yes, our nearest one does get very busy though I wouldn't say it was dangerous. They keep the queues moving very effectively at least.

GoodVibesHere · 09/12/2023 21:14

I'm surprised at the replies. I agree with you OP.

Jifmicroliquid · 09/12/2023 21:14

I wont go in that primark. It’s too busy and far too hot.
Liverpool Primark on a Saturday 2 weeks before Christmas… no chance!

MrsMarzetti · 09/12/2023 21:12

The Primark in Liverpool is bloody awful, the entrance is really narrow and you are almost herded round the store. Even my Niece who can happily spend an hour and a half in Primark only managed 15 mins in the Liverpool one. It is hellish.

Sidebeforeself · 09/12/2023 21:11

How was @JenniferJuniper80 supposed to know you are autistic though?

WandaWonder · 09/12/2023 21:10

So you were also in primark but are now complaining about the overcrowding

There are other shops you could have gone too

WhateverMate · 09/12/2023 21:10

Starrystarryshite · 09/12/2023 20:59

Yes. Every weekend. And they aren’t.

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What sort of concerts do you go to that aren't busier than Primark?

Crooklodge · 09/12/2023 21:10

I absolutely agree with you. They've crammed them with so much shite now that there's no space to move.

we went in the other day for dds requested pyjamas. I am physically disabled, I got knocked off my feet twice.

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Starrystarryshite · 09/12/2023 21:06

JenniferJuniper80 · 09/12/2023 21:04

ODFOD!
I live in Birmingham home of the worlds largest Primark. Busy but never threatening. Get a grip.

Okay maybe my autism was playing a part in this today. My bad.

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Smartiepants79 · 09/12/2023 21:06

That primark is enormous. And I have definitely seen queues outside it in the past. If you’re truly concerned then report them.