Credit must go to the store for trying to improve, while it isn't the largest Primark anymore with that title being held by their Birmingham location, they have begun to expand and now offer a Friends themed cafe, Harry Potter section and a Mills Barbers (Pretty poor service there, but one of the cheaper cuts in town). The main emphasis remains clothes. While it still seems like a never-ending, busy hell-hole most of the time, especially at weekends, if you go outside of peak times it is bearable, it is also located in a nice, large building opposite Market Street. Service is meh in general but if you're willing to brace it, it offers mediocre cheap clothes and as far as Primark locations go it is A-OK but it wouldn't be my first choice for fashion in Manchester. 3* read more

A great place for low cost items. The only setback is the obligatory 15 minute wait in the checkout queue !

I am a wheelchair user and this is my first day in Manchester and I was overwhelmed by how incredibly helpful the staff are. The employees were so attentive. There is a special line for disabilities which makes a huge difference (IMO) and HELEN, there aren't enough words for how gracious, professional and wonderful she is. She went above and beyond to help me out. I wish there were more "Helen's" in the world. Oh, and I should mention, the prices are INCREDIBLY reasonable.. If you are a tourist looking for a place to pick up socks, luggage, a range of clothing/shoes - THIS is the place for you. read more

Primark has been around for ages. It offers clothing and accessories as well as a small home good items for cheap prices! I compare it to H&M style at Target prices. 4/5 stars because the check out takes forever! Horribly lengthy queues. There are dressing rooms on each level. Levels are separated by children's, men's, women's, footwear, and intimates/home goods. You can always find something! Best time to go is morning to avoid the horrendous crowds you'll guarantee run into during evening hours. read more

Shopping at Primark is like stepping back in time to the 1970s when a packet of crisps cost 10p, pyjamas cost £4 and jeans and knitwear cost about £7. The scary thing is, the prices are real. Everything in the store - and we're talking three floors of childrenswear, womenswear, menswear, shoes, lingerie, accessories and homewear - is cheap as chips. You could fill a whole basket with clothes and probably still have change from a £50 note. The company insist they manage to keep the prices way below inflation because they produce huge quantities and keep the overheads low. The documentary The Devil Wears Primark suggested otherwise with the underlining theme being exploitation and pitiful wages. Unfortunately, the latter doesn't seem to have had an effect on customers with the place being packed every weekend with bargain hunters looking for cheap and cheerful rip-offs of high street lines. The fact a lot of the clothes are badly made and stupidly sized doesn't seem to bother anyone as much as the long queues. I'm assuming this is because the moment people step through the door they leave two things behind; their common sense and their conscience. read more

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Can there be a more depressing experience than an afternoon spent shopping in Primark? From the insanely dull decor, to the eyesight ruining strip lighting, to the staff who look like they'd really like to harm you if only they had something heavier to hand than a pair of £3 jeans- that incidentally guarantee to ruin anything they come into contact with. I know it's cheap and times are hard but nobody needs that many cardigans that desperately! read more

Primark - Women's Clothing Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Whenever I see this place the imperial march from star wars starts playing in my head. Primark are subtly the biggest of the big clothes shops. Why subtly? Because if you ever think about it primark doesn't advertise its presence anywhere, you can't find info on it in newspapers, magazines, T.V nothing why is that? O wait now I remember, because its ton after ton of cheap clothing and furnishings all originates from shockingly poor conditions in some corner of the world. Primark tries to avoid touching on advertising it's presence or its general wares for this simple reason. But nobody should throw rocks in glass houses, it is cheap stuff, everyone goes there to pick up fancy dress stuff. read more

Primark - Women's Clothing Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Massive store, now spread across three floors since TK Maxx moved out. If you do not like hanging around for very long time in shops like me then Saturday is not a good time to visit this store. The best time is Monday to Thursday before noon and you are able to get 100% assistance from the overworked staff. NB:Do not wear a formal black shirt with black pants/ trousers or you 'll be mistaken for a staff by customers! read more

Primark - Women's Clothing Near Me - Manchester, XGM

February 2012, and time for a wardrobe spring clean, and a Primark update. Yelpers, conventional female I am not. Those chicks you see on adverts with a gazillion shopping bags weighing down their designer sleeved arms, wanting to purchase fashion items until their knees give out? Not myself. I find clothes I like, I get comfortable, I wear them to death, they get holes, I darn them, my darning fails, I resign myself to buying replacements. Eventually. As like, a last resort. I am not a good clothes shopper, and I need a female companion or boyfriend with me to steer me in the right direction. So when I go alone, it's function shopping. I went to Primani armed with a list the same way I do when I get groceries. I had specific things in mind which I'd written down. (Who even does that when buying clothes?) I needed basics. T-shirts, vests, longsleeves for layering, tights, socks, some casual shoes, underwear, and I needed lots of them. I'd stupidly not realised it was half term and thinking I was really clever, went early on a weekday morning. Uuuugggghhhuuuhhh. Primark was not safe. Anyway, I find it's a lot easier to navigate than it used to be - I do wish they'd stop doing strange things like putting some tights on the clothes floor, then rows upon rows of tights upstairs, and the women's shoes being downstairs is a bit odd... let's just say I traversed all three floors during my shop which wasn't fun, but at least everything was simple to find. You know what wasn't fun either? Listening to staff conversations! The one where a sales assistant was slagging off the merchandising in the Liverpool store (that's a retail term for the way it's laid out, due to my stint in Kendal's I know this) was kind of fun, but how's this? Male sales assistant 1: Generic male mumbling. Male sales assistant 2: Generic male mumbling. Male sales assistant 1: I'm proper uncomfortable. Male sales assistant 2: Why? Male sales assistant 1: I've got this f**king spot, on my arse, and it itches to f**k. Male sales assistant 2: Oh man, what? Male sales assistant 1: Everytime someone's not looking I'm having to scratch. Male sales assistant 2: Seriously? Male sales assistant 1: Yeah, rubbing myself against walls, and everything. Thank you. Thank you for that. What amazing visuals. Ah, Primark. Designer prices might get you designer sales assistant charm, but I'll take a bit of bum talk over having to fork out a fortune. When it comes to the basics in my wardrobe, I'm afraid I have to admit that I can't live without Primark. read more

Massive massive Primark that send the offering in Belfast into a corner to hide in shame. As its so big everything is laid out beautifully and you have your eyes open to the many bargains Primark does have on offer that you miss in the mish mash of clothes within its Belfast store. A must have stop if you visit Manchester. read more

Going to Primark is pretty much always a mistake. I am just not a fan of the store, at all. I'm a lazy shopper, and I hate having to search what I'm looking for, and that's exactly what you have to do at Primark. I was hoping to make this a really quick trip as I just needed two gift bags for a present. As I wandered the store, I didn't see any staff - just masses of customers tearing the racks apart. It's not my style of shopping and I feel stressed out within about 30 seconds of entering. I eventually found cheap tote bags near the register which I though would be perfect, so I grabbed them and joined the massive line for the register (which is the other thing I hate about Primark). £3 later, I was out of there. This is a large store right in the middle of Manchester, and seems to be very popular. So if you're a Primark fan, you'll probably like it. I didn't and I won't be back. read more

Primark is good for basics as it's cheap (socks, tights, vest tops, undies, t-shirts). Usually the clothes aren't made to last/aren't of a high standard. I'm a big fan of quality over quantity, I'd much rather invest a little more in a better made item that will look and fit GREAT not just okay. And most importantly, stay looking and fitting great wash after wash. It's the mother of fast fashion. I have bought sandals and shoes from here but they certainly aren't made to last, I've had soles fall off shoes whilst walking down the street! But I guess they're not really designed for every day wear/longevity. Every now and again I see a style that takes my fancy but I know it's not something I'll wear for ages, Primark allows me to buy something OK, play around with a look and then send it on to the charity shop without it hurting my wallet. That's a plus. The Manchester store is conveniently located in the centre on Market St, they even have a costa coffee inside! It's huge and spread over 3 floors. The staff are hit and miss. I will say that Primark is very useful for people with kids! The clothes are cheap and look good, kids grow out of clothes so fast that longevity isn't really an issue. Only a sadomasochist would consider visiting on a Saturday/during school holidays/over Christmas... read more

This store is located on Market Street in the middle of Manchester, just outside the Metro station. There are 3 floors, on the lower ground it's menswear, on the ground floor it's womenswear and on the first floor it is home and childrenswear. There is a Costa Coffee shop as well! The shop is cheap enough but there is always queues at the till. The staff are very friendly. read more

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Primark is the king of throw-away fashion and it's the first place I head to if I'm looking for a quick fix. The clothes aren't always amazing but the prices are, so my thinking is: who cares if you only wear it once? It was £4 for goodness sake! However, I only bother with Primark when I know it's not going to be rammed, so late on a week day or early at the weekend, but never a Saturday afternoon - this is when it turns into a zoo. Expect clothes to be scattered willy-nilly around the store, people running around like headless chickens, super-massive queues and a general sense of 'I've got to get the **** out of here. Now'. I do like a good nosey around the Home section now and again though. I found it particularly useful when we moved to Manchester from Spain and had to start all over again (we literally came back here with nada). But thanks to its low prices, we were able to kit most of the new flat out for a reasonable amount of money. Manchester city centre's Primark is probably the biggest I've been to, so there's plenty of choice, but if you go with a friend / spouse and decide to go off and do your own thing, don't just say "I'll come and find you in 15 minutes" because I guarantee you won't find them. I suppose most people can text each other their whereabouts and meet up fairly easily as a result, but alas, my other half hasn't embraced the 21st century as yet so texting is out of the question. Cue half an hour of dizzying escalator journeys, tapping lookalikes on the back and apologising, getting embarrassed and feeling numerous blisters rubbing against shoes you really shouldn't be out shopping in. Not fun. So remember, people: weekdays = good. Saturdays = not good. Mobile phones = good. No mobile phone = stupid. Enjoy! read more

I am not ashamed to say but i do shop in primark i dont see the point in walking and lounging around the house in branded clothes and primark as just what i need for wearing after work or when am not going out. prices are cheap so you not bothered if you get food stains on them or cleaning products and they are great for taking on holiday and disposing of if you dont wont to bring them back. quality is not bad depending on what you get. queues are big in here so you could wait up to ten minutes to be served or if you pop in on a week day then you virtual have no wait what so ever. read more

Primark in Manchester might look attractive from the outside, but inside it is a depressing factory which is filed with as many clothes as possible just to sell them as quickly as possible. There is no room to move anywhere, the clothes are badly made, the staff hardly speak English and the men's section downstairs is just depressing. Clothing for the masses and for those that need to be herded just to find what they want. read more

I was in Manchester for something else and thought I'd nip into Primarni for some underwear. Nip in and out I thought. No chance! The makeover it has had does make it look more high street and less bargain basement but it is so big it takes forever to find what you are looking for and then you have to climb over the other animals in there to get to where you want to be. I was sweating by the time I got out. I literally had to nip into Superdrug for some deodorant! Some of the staff are OK the others just hate their life I think. Understandable really.... Couldn't find the escalator so had to trudge up the stairs to find the lingerie department. It was well signed but I could have done with a shower by the time I got there. Then I had to fight my way to the bras and pants. Just ended up picking anything just to get out. It's clean and good value in there but I still hate it. Queuing at the till for 10 minutes...standard. Weird, annoying jabbering person(s) stood way too close behind you in queue...standard. Weird annoying person(s) trying to push in front of you to be next...standard. Potential fighting at till with weird annoying person(s) trying to push in front of you...standard. Miserable cashier...standard. Running out after paying because you just have to get the hell out...standard! Good for bargains, not so good for physical and mental health. Make sure you take earphones and give yourself plenty of time. You'll need to count to 100 many times over so you don't lose your marbles in there! I still hate it.... UPD: I want to give it four stars because I love my new undercrackers etc and it was only just over £50 for five bras, a body and five pairs of knicks which sounds a lot, but really isn't, but I can't abide navigating my way around the place, the undesirables it attracts, the lack of staff to offer any assistance and the fact that I have to sprint out of the place to regain my composure. Sorry Primarni I love you, but I equally hate you... read more

Firstly I would like to say, that I am not one for usually leaving reviews but I feel compelled to leave a comment about my experience of Primark in Manchester today! I am a happy and smiley person, who be horrified to ruin anyones day, but after being in Primark for around half an hour I feel like I have had the life drained out of me! The staff in primark are so infuriatingly rude, especially the staff I encountered in the changing room! I had two trips to the changing room. The first time, the girl behind the counter could barely be bothered to lift her head to acknowledge my presence whilst rudely grabbing my clothes and treating me like some kind of hindrance to her life. Baring in mind this was 9am, so hardly like she's been working all day! Second time around, I have a small jacket with me, which I am told I can not try on! When I ask why, the reason is incase I put something in the pocket!? When I point out to her that the pants AND the top I am also trying on ALSO have pockets, she just shrugs and gives me attitude. I laugh at the absurdity of it but her face just remains stone cold. Horrible horrible place! Yes cheap clothes, but disgusting customer service! read more

I resent giving Primark 3 stars and have everyone think I believe Primark is A-Ok. It's not really, It's cheap clothing, it's a dodgy rip off of most high street brands at a piss poor standard, it smells funny, the staff are sometimes super rude, well because they can be, it's often filled to the brim with equally smelly people, barging past and pushing you as if gold bullion were selling at a bogof rate. The queues seem to go on for friggin miles, you break your ruddy neck tripping over half the crap that's on the floor that should be hung up or folded or anywhere not on the floor. All that said, I can respect that Primark serves a purpose, it provides inexpensive, sort of fashionable items, that are so cheap to purchase they are readily dispensible into the void of never going to wear it again land. Wardrobes can expand and the fear of ruination seeps away as you can more often or not replace it for 3 or 4 quid. There are gaping holes in this pro point too, and many will scream at the thought of a disposable culture emerging and the implications of this on other larger, grander, politician type things. But you can empathise with those on a budget on this one. Basic t shirts are what, like £1.50 to £2? For every day jobs and mucky work jobs and outdoor activities and all those occasions where you don't want to wear your bestest clothing Primark does hit the spot. Like it or not. Primark also serves a purpose with holiday wear, cheap clothing that you don't care if you lose, someone steals it in a mad moment of skinny dipping, or it succumbs to the stains of the suntan oil. In a world of you get what you pay for, Primark does a good job at going beyond that in terms of clothing duration. It's a disposable world, and Primark recognises that and plays to it. It is what it is, it's not high quality garments, it's not tailored work wear, or the finest leather shoes and accessories, but for all the things it is, it's alright. and bloody massive too!!! read more

What I wouldn't give to transplant this Primark to the states! After living in Brighton and London, the Primark in Manchester really stole my heart. Yes, it's gigantic, and an eternal, gigantic clusterf... on top of that, but you cannot beat the selection or prices in any way. I get so many compliments on my Primark garb across the pond that it makes me wish I had bought four more suitcases worth (or just diverted the plane which imports it all to my house). The funniest example of this is with two pairs of shoes I bought there last fall -- over a year ago, now. They are IDENTICAL to shoes which are out in the states now and, of course, retail for 5-10 times the price. Do I love this? Absolutely. Primark, Chicago's calling. xx read more

Oh Primark where have you been all my life? The Primark in Manchester is the mothership. It is MASSIVE. You could literally spend your entire day in here looking at stuff. If you are a fan of bargain buys, then Primark is the place for you. I really love their selection of cute socks and pajamas. Their T-shirts are cute too but like the other reviewers said, they're not well made. I actually never made it to the fitting rooms as I prefer to just throw stuff over my tank top instead. Oh and the shoe section is heaven. Ballerina flats for 4 pounds each? HECK YES! Cute floral tennis shoes for 3 pounds? Yes yes yes!!! They also have a men's section but the quality is seriously lacking there. I would just stick to their accessories, t-shirts and sweatshirts. In short, it's awesome. In my opinion it's better than forever21 because it's even cheaper. read more

Many people think Primark is not good but I personally like the place the staff are very helpful and friendly. The clothing range I have never had any problems with and the price has been just as good. I seem to find myself buying clothes from Primark specially my work shirts and general wear. read more

Primark is no frills shopping at its best yes it is often like shopping in a jumble sale (best to avoid Saturdays and schools holidays at all costs) yes there is some right tat on sale but for basics ( tights, socks, hooded tops for the gym - I cant pay more than £2.00 for a pair of tights as I tend to ladder them after 1 wear!) and novelty or high fashion items it has its place on the hight street and can be a right treasure trove if you are prepared to dig (literally) a bit. They do a reasonable home range (perfect for bedding if you have pets that seem to like your bed better than their own!) and a good range of mugs plates,tea towels etc. I've also got some nice Christmas decorations in the past and they do some good cheap wrapping paper. The Manchester store fact fans is the biggest one in the UK so fill your brown paper bag boots :) read more

Well it certainly is a 'Marmite' subject, Primark. Personally, I'm a hater. But I do see their appeal as the clothes are very affordable and there is a gigantic range. As a result the quality is poor, and your chances of bumping into at least one other person wearing the exact same togs is about the 75% mark - too high for my liking. I've heard die-hards say that this is one of the bigger and better stores you will find, and I do have to confess I buy 90% of all my tights and socks from here because the variety is the biggest you will find in Manchester - at those prices snagging stockings on their first outing isn't a huge drama. I find the underwear uncomfortable, the footwear doesn't wear well at all if you walk a few miles a day, the queues at the checkout are a chore-and-a-half. And I'm not really comfortable with knowing that the factory workers in foreign lands are likely earning an even tinier percentage of the already tiny price I'm paying for things. read more

Interestingly, there is a place called TK Maxx nearby, but Primark is definitely like Ross/TJ Maxx in the States. If not cheaper. Kinda like shopping for clothes at Target, Walmart, or the Grocery Outlet. OK, maybe Mervyns. I got some good non-elastic waistband underwear there though. Oh, and a scarf that I promptly lost after Davey Trigg said, "Oh! Nice scarf!" "Thanks." "Primark? Ah hah hah hah hah hah!" read more

Manchester's Primark is absolutely vast and always, no matter what time of day or day of the week or even season it is, heaving with people in the manner of a stadium music concert. You are guaranteed to encounter a queue in excess of ten to fifteen people at both the fitting rooms and the till and the staff, excluding the Eastern European ones, are surly and vocal about how little they enjoy their job. The clothes are very cheap and really not as badly made as you'd expect for a plain t-shirt costing in the region of one pound fifty or a dress for a tenner. In fact, Primark's buyers probably visit the same factories in China that Topshop do, the latter just spends more money on marketing. It's definitely worth popping into at least once a week as the turnaround of the stock is rapid and you are always guaranteed to spot an essential bargain - one you really can't afford to miss. read more

OK so the problems with this place: a) You get squished like a sardine. b) The staff's moto is 'sorry its not my department' c) You will never get to a till at the weekend unless the have the patience of a saint. d)The clothes fall to bits And to make matters worse you eventually come out and your in Piccadilly Gardens........eeeeek! read more

My pet hate about Primark is the fact that there is always a really long queue for the fitting rooms. However, when you get in there, half of the cubicles are cordoned off meaning that there would be enough space for the whole queue to try on their basket-loads of clothes. They obviously would rather that people joined the big queue to pay for their goodies and then would be too lazy to join the big queue again to take back all the items that didn't fit - "oh well, it was only 2 quid". I used to live with two girls who worked at Primark, who left due to the way they were treated. All I can say on this is that it's not surprising that most of the staff look grumpy - it's not their fault! Contrary to common belief, Primark clothes do not simply fall apart. OK, so I don't buy many clothes from there but have at least 4 pairs of comfy pj bottoms, several pairs of tights, a couple of vest tops and a couple of cardies from there and they all remain in one piece despite the fact they probably cost me less than £30 in total. My downfall was buying a pair of red canvas shoes from there. They stunk my room out with their pungent rubbery odour and stained my socks and jeans red when it rained. I will not buy shoes from there again. Top tip - visit early on a weekday morning or after 6pm on a Friday evening and you will avoid the screaming babies and people walking in front of you and clothes all over the floor. Do not visit on a Saturday. read more

Primark, pretty much everything that can be said about it has already been said. Although I do like Primark; this one in particular because it is so cavernous and literally sells every item of clothing imaginable to the average human. It is the other people in th shop that scare me slightly. I am always on edge a bit in ccase some unsavory type tries to hit me for "giving me a funny look" or something. Over-paranoid? Maybe, but go and see for yourself; it's scary stuff! It is probably worth sneaking past these folk just so you can get yourself a lovely pair of french knikers for £2 or a super-comfy dressing gown for £8. Primark has all the essentials and at a ridiculousy cheap price. read more

So i was laughed at when I met up with my friends and had a Primark bag because it's a really inexpensive store. But even though I had to keep reminding myself that 3£ was not $3 but about......$5 the place was still really cheap. I mean, if I wanted to shop at Banana Republic I'd do it back home right? (I did shop at H&M in London but that's totally different!) The place reminded me of a Conway in NYC (cheap cheap store) but I saw so many things that I've seen at Forever21 and H&M! Exact copies! I was e-mailing my friends photos as I browsed for confirmation. I ended up with a ton of clothes from here. It may not last until the summer but I can at least say that I bought more than just a few mugs while I was in Manchester. read more

This branch of Primark is pretty much a Mancunian institution, and a must-visit for any fashionista who wishes to be stylish on a budget. But dear Lord, you need to have the patience of a saint to survive a shopping trip in this place. Firstly, there's the crying children. I am convinced that the tills in this Primark emit a high pitched wail only audible to the under fives which makes them scream like they've been set on fire. I have never ever heard children cry at the decible level they appear to be capable of reaching here. Surely there must be a Health and Safety directive somewhere outlawing this kind of aural abuse? Secondly, there are the queues. The last time I saw lines of this magnitude, they were filled with Russian women queuing for bread. If you want to get out of this place alive AND with that pair of fetching florescent pink hotpants, acquire a shedload of patience and a damn good book. Apart from all of that though, they do sell a rather fine line of cheap and beautiful dresses, and if you can find another place where they sell nautically themed knickers (with a mini anchor attached to the front) for £2, then I'll eat my £3-for-a-pack-of-three Primark tights. read more

One of the biggest Primark stores around and an excellent place to pick up a super cheap bargain. Granted, the quality of clothing and shoes can leave a lot to be desired but for often as little as a pound, you can afford to renew every few months or so. The Manchester Primark is one of the best in the UK as it has everything on their website and lots of it! read more

I like to browse the shops but hardly buy anything. I like thier design, some are really good but the quality is such a poor. I have bought a pair of glass but it was broken in a day I have got a jamper for xmas present but the sleeve was came off after 1 wash. I like thier hair accessary though, it is nice and cheap! I have got button one and quite cutie! I also thnk thier sheets are ok. As far as I use them, I do not have any problems. If you want to have something for emergency or 1 season fashion, good place to go. read more

If ever there was an epic store this would be it as it takes up a massive area of space over two very expansive floors with two lifts and an escalator. The main draw of this shop is obviously the prices, it's cheap in fact scrap that it's very cheap. you can get a whole outfit with accessories cheaper then what you'd pay for perhaps half an outfit elsewhere. you can don yourself head to toe with underwear, clothes, outer wear, shoes bags and accessories at remarkably low prices. They also stock extensive ranges for infants, children, men and home wares. However the downsides. You have to take into account that often you really do get what you pay for, the clothes are an okay quality but the sizing is often questionable as are the finish of the products. The staff are unapproachable have very little product knowledge very rarely acknowledge you or even smile. The queues are massive ,seriously you must be prepared to queue and for quite some time. This is not the store to bob in and out of on your lunch hour and if miraculously you only want one or two items, you may give up the will to shop! Compared to many of the smaller branches of Primark this one is well kept and only slightly messy (The nicest branch by far is in Southport) but you may get disorientated and lost as everywhere you turn there's a new choice of directions to walk into so often you may miss a lot of what the shop has to offer. If you want something that will last, fit well and is unique this is not the place for you however if you want a new wardrobe on a budget, grab a basket or two, steel yourself against the masses and dive in. read more

I'm not going to give this Primark that high a rating because even though it is absolutely massive it isn't actually that good. It is messy, the clothes are shoved on the racks like a jumble sale and they are getting worse and worse made if you ask me. £10 for a cardigan that's as see through as a dish rag and shrinks in the wash. No thanks. And the mens wear section is pointless for my hubby as they don't do 36L trousers (well we cant find them for love nor money!!) I walked in here a few days ago, and walked around, being bumped into by the staff, realising I'd rather give my money to a clean shop which sells nicer clothes. So I went to Dorothy Perkins! No more Primark for me thanks! read more

With three floors that are packed with low-priced goodies, this massive Primark - located on the former site of Lewis's department store - is a bargain hunters dream! There's loads of shoes, dresses, menswear, lingerie, children's wear, knitwear and homeware, all piled high for your delectation. Best of all, everything is cheap! However, paying a visit to this particular Primark store is not for the faint-hearted, especially on a Saturday when it's absolutely rammed! Still, if you're prepared to queue and have enough time, it's a great place to pick up your basics from. I particularly like their tights, knitwear and stripey t-shirts, which only cost about £4 each. Bargain! read more

I'm imagining that the reviews for Manchester's Primark have mostly been written by women talking about the dazzling array of bargains to be had in the store (and no, this is not the forum to be talking about sweatshops and the like). However, for the man that is dragged in there, this place is a living hell. Seriously. After 5 minutes in Primark, it's like being dragged backward through a Hieronymus Bosch painting, with humans scrabbling over each other to try on that hat they'll never wear, or to blindly walk into each other, tutting their way around the place. There is no such thing as a casual observer. I don't mind being taken around clothes shops by ladies. In fact, I quite enjoy picking out clothes for them (as, by and large, they're much more interesting than menswear). However, Primark is not a clothes shop - it's an assault course over three floors with no real prize at the end. Imagine being punched in the face repeatedly by someone wearing the cushions from their couch. It doesn't hurt as such, but it slowly erodes your mind... and then... then you see other men, dribbling and confused hiding underneath clothes racks shouting for their long dead mother. It's a nightmarish place to visit - but very cheap. read more

I refuse to set foot in the Manchester branch of Primark unless absolutely desperate (rain or cold related emergencies usually). Huge it may be. Organised it is most definitely not. There is such a thing as a shop that is TOO BIG. The size of the shop isn't the only problem. It's the sheer amount of clothes on offer. Yes, I really am moaning about the amount of stock the shop has. Rail after rail of cheap jumpers in every colour imaginable blur into one after a while. The rails are too close together and it's impossible to find that elusive dress or those skinny jeans that you saw ten minutes ago but put down because they were £8, not £6. By about 10am the shop resembles a jumble sale and I for one am not willing to put myself through the trauma just to get a few bargains that I'm only buying because they're cheap. Ahem. Rant over. read more

Normally I love primark . However the primark in Manchester market street was a completely different experience! I loved the Friends themed mini cafe and the range was great, although everything was neon and cropped and very overpriced especially for a "cheap shop" with "cheap materials used". All was going great until I decided to try some clothes on. I went in and tried on my items, put them back on their hangers and as I was walking to the exit they fell off their hangers because of the material they were made out of; they were very slippy and wouldn't stay on. I gave them to the lady working there and she snatched the number tag thing they give you off me and asked me to stay there. Obviously I was confused. And she turned to me and said, in the most utterly rude and passive aggressive way possible: "can you put them back on the original hangers? If they go in on hangers they come out on hangers" so I put them back on and said to her "yeah I did put them on the hangers in the changing rooms but they slipped off on the way out sorry" and she just scowled at me and said "I bet they did". Now, i always put clothes back as neatly as possible and if they aren't on hangers then the staff on the changing rooms are always cheery and say that they'll do it for me. But this woman was just horrid to me!! As I passed her them back they fell off the hangers again anyway!! So I walked off and let her deal with that because karma is a b&!@£ . I was going to purchase a few things but her attitude ruined my mood and I put everything that I had in my basket back on the shelves. It's probably worth me mentioning that I have severe anxiety and I'm only 18 so I feel like she tried to "teach the younger generation a lesson" but she didn't have to do it in such a nasty way. Anyway won't be going back there again! read more

Primark is great for those people who love a bargain. Be careful what time you go in though as it can be unbelievably busy at weekends and other certain times. There are mens, womens and childrens sections. The quality isn't upto Next quality but you get what you pay for and you could probably get two or three outfits for the price of one in Next. The fashions and cuts of the fabric are upto date so it's well worth a visit for the fashion concious and thrifty shopper. It's located right in the heart of the city too! read more