I went to Primark and saw why the fast-fashion retailer keeps opening stores in the US

The reporter outside Primark

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• Primark has a big presence in Europe, but it's now opening clothing stores in the US.
• The chain sells affordable items, putting it in competition with Old Navy and T.J. Maxx.
• I visited a Primark store in Virginia to see what it's like.

You've probably heard of T.J. Maxx or Forever 21 as places to buy cheap clothes.

But for US shoppers, Primark might not be a familiar name — yet.

The Ireland-based retailer has 460 stores globally...