Britain’s shops are busily preparing for a stampede of customers on Monday when they fling open their doors for the first time since lockdown. Hundreds of stores will roll up the shutters next week after Boris Johnson announced the next phase of lockdown loosening, aimed to inject some life back into the nation’s struggling high … Read more
Britain’s high streets are preparing for a manic Monday as some of Britain’s biggest chains have revealed their plans to throw open their doors once again and kick-start town and city centres across the country in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. Major high street retailers such as Primark, John Lewis, and JD Sports are … Read more
Primark gives shoppers a glimpse of what their reopened ‘Covid secure’ shops will look like next week – but fitting rooms and toilets are staying shut for now Boss confirms there will be no discounts or sales at reopened stores Wide array of social distancing measures being implemented by retailer They include plastic screens, floor markings and … Read more
MARKET REPORT: Primark owner Associated British Foods soars as restrictions are lifted on ‘non-essential’ stores By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 1 June 2020 | Updated: 22:12 BST, 1 June 2020 Primark’s owner was cheered by investors yesterday as it became the latest major chain to announce reopening plans. In line … Read more
Primark confirms furloughing of 68,000 staff as sales go from £650m a month to zero after retailer is forced to close all stores by virus lockdown 68,000 Primark workers across Europe have been furloughed Primark expects to take a £284million hit from unsold stock ABF is seeking to speak with landlords to get help with their … Read more
All 1,350 McDonald’s UK stores will close tomorrow after Primark and Timpsons announced similar measures in the battle against coronavirus. The fast food chain has previously shut down the seating areas of its restaurants, but has now confirmed in a statement that all will close at 7pm on Monday. Paul Pomroy, Chief Executive Officer of … Read more
Primark will close all 189 outlets in the UK from tonight and Patisserie Valerie will close all its stores and online services tomorrow after Timpson Group, Pret A Manger, and John Lewis shut their doors as coronavirus panic sets in. Associated British Foods, which owns Primark, has already shut its 187 other venues across Europe … Read more
Primark owner Associated British Foods suspends shares after releasing bruising coronavirus report By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:20 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 00:06 GMT, 17 March 2020 Shares in Primark owner Associated British Foods were suspended yesterday after it released a bruising report into the effects of coronavirus on its … Read more