John Bason, chief of Primark owner Associated British Foods, told PA news agency the company expects "strong" demand when stores reopen following the latest Covid-19 lockdown in England. "We've seen very strong sales over the past few days and would expect similar today and tomorrow." (Image: Getty Images)On Tuesday, ABF told investors it lost around £800 million from Primark during the three-month closure from March, as it continued to pay suppliers. Nevertheless, it reported that sales gradually recovered after the closure period, with sales of children's clothes, leisurewear and nightwear surpassing pre-Covid-19 levels. "Following a three-month closure, Primark delivered a robust performance, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response when it safely welcomed customers back to its stores.

Source: Daily Mirror November 03, 2020 11:03 UTC