I'm not usually a fan of Primark, but the Darlington store is impressive. Darlington is an…read moreaverage-sized town, yet its Primark store is one of the biggest I've seen, and it stocks a lot of items that I've only previously seen in the Oxford St, London store, such as its skincare ranges. The Primark store is now located in the Cornmill shopping centre, on the site of what once was, the C & A store, after moving from a location on the outskirts of town a few years ago. The Primark in Darlington is the first I'd ever heard of, a lot of years ago now, and before it ever became fashionable. The windows of the store always look inviting, with lots of models, male and female, young and old, sporting Primark's newest clothing ranges and accessories. At the entrance to the store there's usually a couple of sales racks, which does make the store look a bit cheap, in my opinion, but the rest of the store is well looked after, with tidy racks and rails and no clothes/hangers cluttering up the floors. This store has an extensive underwear and nightwear section on the ground floor as well. Upstairs, the menswear, childrenswear and Homeware are all squeezed on to one floor, so their ranges aren't quite as impressive as the women's, but there's still a decent level of stock, and it's all clean and tidy there too. This Primark does have a good selection of products that other Primarks I've visited don't have - the aforementioned 'smellies' and a gift section, with make-up sets and Christmas crackers.

Really like this chain, good prices for nice products, always come here when in Darlington. I'm…read moresure this chain will keep us clothed during this long hard financial spell.

Dorothy Perkins stocks some excellent basics in a great range of sizes and also has fashion…read moreinspired pieces, which is great for plus size women, as this can sometimes be quite hard finding fashionable items in a larger size on the high street - the prices are very good and the clothing is great quality.

the under manager was extremely unpleasant rude and disrespectful to me when I was in that store on…read moreSaturday 3 rd February 2024. I am a 71 year old disabled pensioner with myriad health problems and a tiny assistance dog in a small pram which is a walking aid for me. I was treated in a bad way on the floor selling cutlery which was expensive but which I wanted to purchase.The young assistant had a couldn't care less attitude.So I walked away without saying anything as I am very polite. I approached the duty manager on my way out who totally misconstrued what I said to him. I have spent thousands of pounds in Binns over many years even when it was open in Middlesbrough.In this time of economic recession I am GLAD they are allowed to be rude so they won't miss my custom.A couple outside saw my distress and comforted me.He needs to remember NOT ALL DISABILITIES ARE OBVIOUS.As the nice Lady outside said 'Poor communication skills are paramount in all walks of life'.I will never go there again.

Binns is a massive department store, located right in the town centre. It has a number of diffeent…read morestores and brands within. in the cosmetics area all major brands are covered; clinique, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Benefit, Calvin Klien etc. In the clothing area their are labels and shops such as; Coast, Wallis and Oasis, along with many major shoe brands. It is ideal place to visit to buy an outfit for any occasion. It also offers men and childrens clothing, along with furniture and homewares.

This is the only New Look in Darlington, it is down the stairs on the bottom floor of the Cornmill…read moreShopping Centre. It is a very big store though and has clothes for teenage girls aswell as women. It has shoes, bags and accessories. There is a special Jeans section and has a casual section and a formal section. There is almost always a section which are sale items so you can almost be guaranteed of a bargain when you go in. The changing rooms in New Look are huge and very nice. There is space for your friends to sit as well while you try on clothes.

Darlington's New Look store is situated in the bottom on the Cornmill Centre. It is an average…read moresized store - not anywhere close to the size of stores at Teesside Park or Middlesbrough but is still handy. I am not sure whether I am just getting old but there appears to be less adult clothes recently and more focus upon teenagers, and certainly the Darlington store have removed their plus size section. The range of shoes is good and, amongst some plastic and less quality items, you can find well priced leather shoes. Changing rooms are big and have seating so is good atmosphere and level of comfort for trying on.

This is a well priced and quite popular store. It is more for the middle aged to old woman but does…read moresometimes have clothes for the younger person. It is a big store and offers quite a range of clothes from everyday to fancy nights out and shoes. Good for an older woman who wants to go out shopping and not have to order from a catalogue.