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Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.7 - Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles 47.7 - Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles
115 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
13 August 2026
Employment effect (start)
2 September 2026
Foreseen end date
2 September 2026
Description
Primark, a Irish retailer, announced the opening of its seventh store in Romania, creating 115 new jobs in Iași. The new outlet, located in the mixed-use Palas Iași complex, will operate on two levels and occupy an area of 3,100 m². Hiring is set to commence with the store’s inauguration on 2 September 2026.
The company highlighted its commitment to sustainability, noting that 74% of its clothing items are made from recycled or more sustainable materials compared to 66% in 2024. This initiative aligns with the retailer’s broader aim of delivering affordable fashion and lifestyle products while supporting local communities.
Eurofound (2026), Primark, Business expansion in Romania, factsheet number 300869, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300869.