Shoppers are turning to Shein - but some still can't leave Primark
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BBC Martha says she'd rather spend more money on better-quality products
Primark has long been a staple of UK high streets, luring in shoppers with low-priced clothes, accessories and homeware. But in its UK and Ireland stores, like-for-like sales - a key metric in the retail industry - were down 3.1% in the year to September, which it attributed to a "weak" consumer environment and fewer people buying winter clothes during last year's mild autumn. As online stores like Shein and Vinted continue to attract young shoppers, does Primark face a fight to remain relevant - or is it just fine?
"While the UK clothing market is seeing subdued growth, Primark has significantly underperformed the overall market," says Tamara
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