Primark ~ a good example?

We're just back from a long weekend in Manchester, one of our favourite places to visit in the UK.  We stayed (again) at the iconic Hilton on Deansgate, in a room overlooking the City.
You can't help but notice these days the abundance of manila coloured paper carrier bags from Primark. Good old Primark I hear you say, showing an example re. the non use of plastic non-recyclable bags. I agree paper bags are better for the environment.
They, the new Primark paper bags, have become a bit of a thing to be seen with, much like the little boutique bags, etc.  Manchester abounds with folks carrying the new eco-statement bags.
OK they might have a bit of a problem with the sweat shops employed to make the shirts, etc, but what's new it happens throughout the industry!
On balance I like Primark, their style and attitude.
They do some great mens shirts for £4 which are very well made.
They are stealing a march on the like of M&S both in terms of sales and eco-ness.

PS: The girls in Manchester show a great deal more fashion sense than in some places I could mention!