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Primark shopper numbers not impacted by Omicron so far -finance chief

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Posted on December 13, 2021

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Primark Shopper Numbers Steady Amid Omicron Concerns

LONDON (Reuters) – The emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus has so far not had much impact on shopper numbers in Primark stores, the finance chief of owner Associated British Foods said on Friday.

“In terms of the Omicron variant we haven’t really seen much of an effect on footfall,” John Bason told Reuters after the group updated on trading.

Primark trades from 400 stores in Europe and the United States but does not have an online operation.

(Reporting by James Davey; Editing by Kate Holton)

Key Takeaways

  • Primark's shopper numbers remain unaffected by Omicron.
  • Associated British Foods owns Primark.
  • Primark operates 400 stores in Europe and the US.
  • Primark does not have an online store.
  • Finance chief John Bason provided the update.

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The article discusses how Primark's shopper numbers have not been impacted by the Omicron variant.
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John Bason is the finance chief of Associated British Foods, the owner of Primark.
Does Primark have an online store?
No, Primark does not operate an online store.

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