Arlington is getting its own dose of Primark frenzy. The Irish value retailer is set to open a nearly 30,000-square-foot store at The Parks Mall at Arlington on Thursday, June 25, pulling the brand deeper into the Dallas–Fort Worth retail scrum. The new spot will debut with a morning ribbon cutting, first-come giveaways, and a rollout of Primark’s seasonal “The Get Away” collection alongside its usual low-price basics. Translation for Arlington shoppers: long lines, plenty of bargains, and price tags meant to undercut the big national chains.
Opening day plans
For opening morning, Primark is lining up a 10:30 a.m. ribbon cutting, local treats and giveaways, all tied to a store that clocks in at almost 30,000 square feet and nudges the brand’s U.S. footprint to 42 locations. The company is leaning on eye-catching price points, including women’s denim starting at $12 and men’s tees from $5, to drive home the value message. The opening date and grand-opening schedule were confirmed in a company announcement via PR Newswire.
What Primark says about Texas
“Primark's keen on continuing its Texas expansion,” Kevin Tulip, president of Primark US, said in the company announcement. The retailer is positioning the Parks Mall location as one more step in a broader U.S. push that has already brought recent openings at North East Mall in Hurst in April and earlier entries at Katy Mills and Grapevine Mills. According to the announcement via PR Newswire, the Arlington store will mix seasonal pieces like striped midi dresses and embroidered maxi dresses with everyday basics aimed at families across the region.
How it fits in DFW
The Parks Mall debut trails Primark’s April opening at North East Mall in Hurst, another roughly 30,000-square-foot store that arrived with live music and giveaways. As reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, that Hurst location was pitched squarely at budget-minded families throughout the Mid-Cities. Regional property reports from Weitzman also point out that large, value-focused tenants like Primark are among the anchors landlords are courting to help steady mall traffic and support redevelopment plans.
Where to go
The Parks Mall at Arlington lists Primark as “coming soon” at 3811 South Cooper Street, near the intersection of IH-20 and Cooper. The mall directory offers hours and contact details for anyone plotting a visit. The center remains one of the larger enclosed malls serving south Arlington, so the new store is landing in the middle of an already busy shopping hub.
Jobs and crowds
Primark is hiring for the Arlington store and has posted openings on its U.S. careers portal, where applicants can search by city and apply online ahead of the big day. Interested candidates can review current roles on Primark’s careers pages and get applications in before the doors officially open. Shoppers, meanwhile, should brace for heavy opening-weekend traffic as bargain hunters and regular mall-goers swarm the newest value option in town.
