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Half-year operating profit jumps 46% at Primark

Primark owner ABF has reported a 46% spike in profits at the value retailer, to £508m. Revenue in the business was up 7.5% to £4.5bn. Alongside its results, the business has said it will roll out click-and-collect to all shops in England.

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