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Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark

The Guardian UK · 27 August 2026 at 15:00

Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark

First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewares Business live – latest updates The owner of Zara is taking on Primark, Shein and the supermarkets with the launch of its cut-price chain Lefties in Britain, backed by an army of robots.

The Spanish fashion brand opened its first UK store in Liverpool on Thursday, a few weeks after quietly launching its UK website.

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Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark

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