Primark founder Arthur Ryan dies aged 83

08.07.2019 19:19

«Metro UK»

He first started the business as Penneys in 1972 before renaming it two years later (Picture: AFP/Getty)

Primark founder Arthur Ryan has died aged 83.

The chairman and former chief executive of the budget fashion chain passed away following a short illness.

The Irishman opened the first Penneys shop in Dublin in 1972 before expanding to Britain in 1974 and renaming it Primark.

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