Primark Announces Opening Date For New Arlington Store At Pentagon City

ARLINGTON, VA — International fashion retailer Primark will open a new store at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City on Thursday, Nov. 19, marking the company's third Virginia location and fifth in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

The new store will feature more than 18,000 square feet of retail space, offering clothing, accessories and everyday essentials for women, men and children.

Opening festivities will begin at 11 a.m. Nov. 19, with music, local treats and giveaways available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to a company announcement issued Friday.

New Arlington Store Expands Primark's Regional Presence

The Pentagon City location follows Primark's opening earlier this year at the Mall at Prince Georges in Hyattsville, Maryland. The retailer also operates stores in McLean and Woodbridge, Virginia, and Hanover, Maryland.

The Arlington opening will bring Primark's total number of U.S. stores to 49.

"Primark is thrilled to be expanding its footprint in the DMV area," said Kevin Tulip, president of Primark US. "We continue to see demand for the style and quality we offer at unbelievable prices, and we're excited to reach even more shoppers with our Fashion Centre at Pentagon City location."

The retailer, known for its discount clothing and accessories, said its merchandise will include women's denim starting at $12, men's T-shirts starting at $5 and children's sweatshirts starting at $8.

The store will also carry Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders merchandise, with prices starting at $16.

Opening Comes Ahead Of Holiday Shopping Season

Primark's Pentagon City opening comes one week before Thanksgiving and ahead of the traditional Black Friday shopping weekend.

The company said shoppers can browse merchandise on its website before visiting the store.

Primark is also recruiting employees for upcoming store openings. Available positions are listed on the company's careers website.

Founded in Ireland in 1969, Primark operates more than 500 stores in 21 countries across Europe, the United States and the Middle East. The company employs more than 80,000 people worldwide.

The Arlington store will be located at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, which is accessible by Metro.

Opening festivities are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.