Primark Stores

The store is okay. It’s a bit on the small side, and not just for London, anyone from anywhere would see it as small. You walk in and can see pretty much the entire store. I was looking for stuff in their home section, which most primarks usually have a lot to offer. But this only had a few sheets and cushions. Very basic. You can get a bus nearby that goes to Marble Arch, splash out on some bus fare and take yourself ten minutes away for a primark with more selection.
On a positive I went in early on Sunday morning and there weren’t too many people in there. That was a welcome surprise. Most of the time I walk into a primark and I’m filled with dread at the people going nuts over clothes that aren’t even that cheap anymore! Those of you who are prone to the primark sweats know what I’m on about.

This used to be a store that I would avoid at any cost. Not because it’s cheap with cheap quality goods, but father it was a mess, and the queue was always so long. If I saw something I wanted to buy, I would pick it, look at the queue, put it back down and walk out. If I really wanted something, I would come back at a later date, but make sure that I arrived and got served before the hoard of shoppers arrived.
I have to say, since the opening of the two huge Primark stores on Oxford Street, things in this particular branch have inproved enormously. The display no longer a thrift shop appearance of jumbles clothes. Also the queues are not as bad as they used be. I think the die hard Primark shoppers would rather make the trek to Oxford Street, where the chioce of goods is that much greater.
For any American visitors coming to London wondering what kind of store Primark is, think an even cheaper version of Old Navy for clothes and Walmart of bedding and household accessories.
The reason this store only gets three stars is due to the size of the store means that the selection is limited and does not cover the full range of Primark goods.

Less variety than the bigger oxford street one but you can still find some great things.
I love sale finds at Primarks. So crazy. Found a basic dress for a pound! no damage or anything either, just off season I guess.
This place can get just as messy if not messier but I will trade that for no lines for the dressing rooms!

I came here probably much like everyone else, hoping they could find some PRIMARK goodies without making a trip to the 24 – 7 INSANE Oxford Circus location. But, after my visit to the Kilburn location I learned that each store is very (VERY) different than the next.
Crap is EVERYWHERE. I seriously didn’t even see anyone working there picking things up. I know Oxford Circus is the huge, flagship store, but they always have about 50 workers scrambling around the tourists trying to fix up the shop in order. Any retail business should care as least a little bit if their merchandise is all on the floor. It shouldn’t matter if it’s only 1 quid either.
Not only is this location a complete and utter disaster, but the merchandise isn’t even any good. Yes, the store is smaller, but I found what is in store not to be really any worth buying.
Suck it up, wake up at 9 and go to the Oxford Circus location. TRUST ME.

So, I actually enjoy Primark more than I should, and I particularly like this branch because my blood pressure doesn’t shoot up into dangerous area. The oxford branch is off limits to me because I have no patience with people who hit me with prams. This branch, despite being smaller, has usually had at least a couple of things I’ve really liked and in my size AND in the right place. anybody who’s ever been to oxford street KNOWS that place gets trashed to hell and nothing is where it’s supposed to be.
If you’re going cheap and you don’t want the bimbo crowds, head to this branch. Extra mention for the cute blue dress that I bought for a job interview that GOT me the job… i blame the dress cuz I’m pretty sure the guy was looking down my top the entire time. But, in this job climate… whatever gets to job done. Anyway, yeah… Love Primani in all its glorious tackiness.

Primark Kilburn is a place you go to if you are feeling too happy about the state of the world and are too optimistic about human nature. This chaotic and frenetic place will destroy all of those thoughts as it is ridden with teenage mothers, obnoxious children and gangstas looking for a cheap sweater. You have to negotiate clothes strewn on the floor and hordes of people and queues, queues, queues. The socks and undies I bought here are already in an advanced state of decay a mere four weeks after purchasing. Only go in an Emergency or if you’re absolutely broke.

I feel so guilty whenever I step inside the door of Primark or Pennies as we call it in Ireland for two reasons 1. because it is the most unethical shop in the world and 2. because I love a good bargain.
This branch doesn’t get as busy as the more central stores which is nice.
I will not dare to put a foot inside the Oxford Street store as I will have a nervous breakdown if I do. The only things I buy in Primark are socks and tights really.
The BBC did a documentary on Primark recently which revealed that it was one of the most unethical shops in the world, breaking promises on child labor, wages and working hours. When Primark was presented with this documentary they were furious and sacked some of their suppliers.
They are now a member of the ethical trading initiative and claim that the reason they sell their products so cheaply is because of low overheads and operating costs and, simple designs and they don’t need to advertise as it’s dirt cheap.

Cheap, cheerful and excellent value for money, Primark is fast becoming a favourite on the high street. It is the ultimate store for buying day to day clothing, be it for work or leisure. With men’s and women’s sections there is something for everyone.
I tend to buy functional clothing, such as polo shirts, trousers and items I may wear at work. I bought a white polo shirt for £2.50 and tracksuit bottoms for £5. The quality is great and it beats paying £20 at named store just for a logo. They do have some designer gear but it isn’t to my taste.
If you are clothes shopping on a budget or need clothes for kids, Primark is an absolute must. It used to be un-​cool to be seen here, but times are changing and people are realising, why pay more when you don’t have to.

Probably a little bias because I hate clothes shopping at the very best of times but this Primark is like a madhouse! Its noisy (Children screaming, security alarm going off constantly), very busy (be prepared to be bossed out the way!!!) and messy. Clothes are strewn all over the place, more a reflection of the customers though I think, seems people look then throw on the floor! If I worked there I would give up picking things up too, but this means dodging clothes, shoes etc as you attempt to move through the store. The selection is alright but its not extensive and there’s usually not much to catch my fancy, but this is low price clothing so you can’t really expect too much, the clothes are decent and they are cheap and thats why people shop here. The ques to pay are very long despite many cashiers, so although I dread going here, it seems business is booming!

If you are going to visit Primark don’t go to this one. Yes it is cheap but the shop is a mess, the staff don’t know whats going on, they don’t have good sales like Oxford Street and it always a very long queue. If you pass you can drop in but not worth going to Kilburn for.