Primark rolls out repair workshops and durability standards

Stuart Stone
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Retailer unveils expanded clothing repair workshop scheme and backs creation of industry-wide durability standards

Primark has this week stitched together a series of new durability and repair commitments designed to extend the life of its clothes and in the process reduce their environmental footprint. The retail...

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