Why do people shop at Primark?

Two reasons.

One is that the quality increasingly isn't any worse than more expensive high street shops. At minimum, you can't rely on other high streets shops lasting or washing better. They might, but it won't be a surprise if they don't.

Second is that even if it was demonstrably worse, people sometimes still have to buy the cheapest because that's what they can afford. Especially for kids who may not be in it long anyway.

I get most stuff second hand so it's all one to me, but it's obvious to me why the place is so very successful.

It's definitely hit or miss at primark. My favourite and most comfortable pj bottoms are from primark, I've had them for years. Having said that, I've thrown a whole lot of pjs out from primark after a few washes because they've either fallen apart or shrunk. My most recent buy was a lovely large fleece throw from primark (£16) and it's such excellent quality!

Forgot to mention in my earlier post that their gym wear is great, and they actually do trainer socks in sizing, i.e 6-8, rather than size 4-7 (or 6-12 in the men's range). Honourable mention for their tights as well. Opaques are great and last, and their fishnets held up very well in 3 performances of a strenuous tap dance routine last year!

I see people comment that the quality is crap at Primark and think I must just be really lucky. I buy all my PJ's from there, they're lovely and soft and I get my underwear from there too.
I've had some really lovely outfits from there as well as many winter coats. I love that I can mix their pieces with my costlier designer items to make a statement outfit.

One of my nicest and longest-lasting duvet covers is from Primark. They are also my go-to shop for black long-sleeved t-shirts. And socks. Many socks. And Christmas jumpers. I also buy hair bobbles and their reading glasses. I don't live near a branch though, so only go maybe once every year or so.

I'm another one who has Primark clothes which have lasted well over years.

Some of it is crap, yes, but the same can be said for other shops where the clothes cost several times the price. They also have a decent range of cosmetics and homewares. So what's the issue?

I love Primark, I've bought a few Next jumpers in the sale and they've bobbled terribly. I haven't had that from anything in Primark. I live in their men's t-shirts that were £2.50 each and I've got a few skirts in there that I've had for years. I don't really shop anywhere else now.

The stretchy trainer footies
The nylon footies
Fleece lined leggings
Pjs
Lounge wear
The occasional gem.

Most stuff is too short for me in there though.

I have vests that I wear almost every day from primark that have lasted probably a decade.

They also do the best sports trainer socks.

My favourite skirt is from primark.

There's an awful lot of snobbery about places like Primark. The same manufacturer probably supplies many other stores, but a different label adds ££££s.

When you’re living on welfare payments, it doesn’t really matter that things are a false economy. When you have money, you spend it and want to get as much out of it as possible. Needing to replace it is a future problem. When I was on disability allowance, everything I had was the cheapest available option. Everything was always falling apart as a consequence. It was very frustrating. There was always a long list of stuff that needed replacing, constantly getting added to.

Yes my teen daughter went through a H+M teeny tiny t-shirt phase.
Couple of washes and those t-shirts were the size of a hanky 😁

Oh and I also got some Edit range cropped balloon black trousers for £26 which are a dupe of the Cos £85 ones. Someone on here says she has both and can’t tell the difference between them.

I have 15 year old t shirts that are still in top condition. 2 very good cardigans and a menswear round neck sweater that cost me £4 in the sale that's really nice. Smart flat shoes for chiefly indoor events are very well worth buying as I don't really wear shoes at any other time

I normally shop at charity shops for myself so shopping at Primark is a bit of a treat. 😅 I find their bras great and I have clothes from years ago which have never lost their shape.
I do agree they’ve became much more expensive in recent years but if you scour the sale racks you can find some good deals. I bought a lovely summer maxi dress a few weeks ago which was reduced from £25 to £3.

Is there a big fuss as you describe? Some people shop there many don't. I go in for basics like leggings and vests, they are way cheaper than what I can find in the supermarket and last for years so yeah why not.

I find Primark to be much better quality than H&M.

In the last year I've bought a backpack and a cardigan from Primark. The backpack I use every day and the cardigan I've worn at least 2 or 3 times a week through the winter. Both look like new. The backpack has actually lasted longer than the previous one I had which cost 3 times as much.

Best pants I’ve ever bought

They do actually have some ok quality stuff amongst it all. I’ve got some great T-shirts which are years old and worn and washed most weeks and still look fine. They also have a better quality range…..think it’s called Primark Edit?! It might be new? I got an amazing trench coat the other week, the quality is great. Also a puffer gilet. Saw a lovely denim dress, also great quality but not in my size sadly. They only seem to have small numbers of this range.

I guess because the clothes are cheap. However, sadly they are made by folk in atrocious working conditions with very low pay.

It is better to buy one more expensive item (sustainably resourced and made) than lots of cheap Primark stuff.

Some branches have self service tills now.
It is a million times quicker 🙂

Completely agree it's awful

I like Primark. In fact it's my go to place for winter lightweight but very warm puffer type jackets. They last forever but I buy a new one every couple of years.

However, I buy mine in the men's department. Fabulous length that covers my arse and my longer arms, and ALWAYS an inside pocket + hood. Similar ladies jackets that would only come to the top of my bum with no inside or zipped pockets are 5-10 quid dearer. They are not "going out" jackets, but great for hacking around in very cold weather. Top marks!

Like the herbs you buy in supermarkets... they're all made in the same place, just packaged differently.

I don't get people who buy name brands.