Primark and Kingfisher warn of sales hit after coronavirus closures

Betting company Flutter talks of ‘unprecedented’ times and cautious shoppers steer clear of high streetCoronavirus - live updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUK retailers Primark and Kingfisher have warned that the coronavirus pandemic will hit sales as store closures in Europe coincide with a sharp drop in the number of shoppers on Britain’s high streets in recent days. The owner of the fashion chain Primark, Associated British Foods, said 72 stores accounting for 20% of se