Budget clothing and homeware chain Primark could open a branch in Croydon.

Retail group Associated British Foods (ABF), which owns Primark, recently bought 120 Littlewoods stores across the UK in a deal worth in the region of £409million.

Under the deal all Littlewoods stores, including the store in North End, will continue to trade under the Littlewoods name until March 2006. Between 25-40 stores will then be developed into Primark outlets.

The fact Croydon is currently without a Primark strengthens its position as a location.

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