Primark Shuts Dartford Store for Good
High street favourite Primark has slammed the shutters on its Dartford branch in the Orchard Shopping Centre today, January 3rd. The old building was crying out for major repairs and a costly makeover — problems too expensive to fix.
Size and Footfall Seal Store’s Doom
A Primark spokesperson revealed the shop’s tiny size and poor footfall made the expensive refurbishment “unviable.” With two other branches just down the road, management decided it wasn’t worth the cash.
53 Jobs Hit But Many Staff Relocated
- The closure affects 53 Primark workers
- More than half have secured jobs at nearby stores
- Company promises support for those leaving
Primark Boss Opens Up on Closure
“Following the consultation announced in September, we can confirm the closure of our Dartford store, with our last day of trading set for Saturday 3rd January 2026,” said Philippa Nibbs, Primark Director of Sales UK, South and South East. “This difficult decision was informed by the extensive repair work required to the building, which, given the close proximity to two other Primark stores, is just not viable.”
“We’re pleased that more than half of our colleagues will be taking up roles in nearby stores and for those colleagues leaving the business, we are focused on supporting them. We understand this news will be disappointing for our local customers and we are grateful for the support of our customers and the Dartford community over the years.”
Today is the last chance for Dartford shoppers to bag a bargain at Primark. The high street staple will now focus on its other local outlets as the Orchard Shopping Centre says goodbye to one of its biggest names.
