Shares in the company were suspended from trading after they fell from 1,834p to just 0.01p following the update. When they started trading again an hour after being suspended, the shares were back at about 1,600p, about 12% down. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8 Cancel Play nowThe high street fashion chain said 20% of its shops were now shut. UK stores are still open, but seeing fewer people visit. Primark didn't rule out closing stores in the UK if things became worse, however.

Source: Daily Mirror March 16, 2020 08:57 UTC