Primark shops in Ireland, France, Belgium, Wales, Catalonia in Spain and Slovenia have closed to comply with the new restrictions

Primark anticipates loss in sales by Christmas

Primark, which does not sell online, said the closure of its shops in England and other countries will cost around £375 million in sales. 

In September, the fast fashion chain increased its profit forecasts after seeing sales rebound strongly since its shops reopened in June, when Europe emerged from the first lockdown.