Paul Marchant has left the clothing retailer after “an allegation made by an individual about his behavior,” the company said.

The head of fast fashion chain Primark, Paul Marchant, has resigned with immediate effect after he admitted to an "error of judgment" during an interaction with a woman in a social situation late last year.

Longtime Primark CEO Paul Marchant has resigned from his role effective immediately after admitting to an “error of judgment,” the company said on Monday.