""After a period of store closure, we are encouraged by the strength of our sales," AB Foods said in its latest trading update. The firm said trading in its food divisions had also been better than predicted so far in the fourth quarter. The retailer has experienced an increased number of transactions and strong trading since Primark stores opened in … Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visits "We have continued our policy of offering the best prices, and markdowns for the period since reopening have been low. However, that would be 12% lower on a like-for-like basis than in 2019.Its two stores on London's Oxford Street are 82,000 sq ft and 70,000 sq ft respectively. Primark predicted its full-year operating profit would be “at least at the top end” of previous forecasts as its sales recovered after stores reopened following weeks of lockdown measures. Full article Daily news briefing direct to your inbox Coronavirus: Primark says no to £30m job retention bonus Associated British Foods said sales since reopening would hit £2bn by the end of the year.Primark says no to £30m job retention payment Primark's full-year profits are expected to fall at the top end of the retailer’s revised range, following strong trading after lockdown. The next largest, in Manchester, is 155,000 sq ft.Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visitsThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external Internet sitesPrimark's four biggest stores, in Birmingham, Manchester and London, were especially hard hit, it said.However, it said sales of Ovaltine were held back by the impact of coronavirus on impulse sales, particularly in Thailand and Vietnam. !These are external links and will open in a new window"If the four large UK destination city centre stores are excluded, the decline is 5%," it added. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54054342Did Genghis Khan use kittens as weapons?! "In the latest four-week UK market data for sales in all channels, Primark achieved our highest-ever value and volume shares for this time of year. Primark owner Associated British Foods said it now expects adjusted operating profits in the 52 weeks to 12 September to be at least at the top end of its £300-£350m prediction. Monday September 07 2020, 9.00am, The Times. This statistic shows the revenue of Primark from 2007 to 2018. "The average basket size was initially significantly higher than last year, reflecting some pent-up demand, and while this out-performance has reduced in recent weeks, it remains higher than a year ago.AB Foods said full-year profits at Primark in the year to 12 September would be at least at the top end of its previously advised £300m to £350m range.The owner of High Street fashion chain Primark has said sales have been higher than expected since stores reopened after lockdown, but are still lower than last year.Primark had made it clear before its stores reopened on 15 June that Millions of people in several regions face new restrictions after significant increases in Covid-19 cases.Read about our approach to external linking. Primark, la marca de los amantes de la moda a buen precio, es la tienda de referencia de quienes buscan las últimas tendencias sin salirse del presupuesto. Listen to Times Radio for the latest well-informed debate, expert analysis and breaking newsPrimark’s trading in the fourth quarter was “strong”, exceeding expectations, ABF reports, with value and volume share in the latest four-week trading period at a record high.Tap ‘Menu’ and then ‘Times Radio’ to listen to the latest well-informed debate, expert analysis and breaking newsRevenue and profits at the group’s grocery business, which owns Twinings and Ryvita, will be ahead of last year, ABF added.Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF.ABF, which is majority-owned by the Weston family, the eighth richest family in Britain, now expects Primark’s adjusted profits to be at the top end of the £300 million to £350 million it estimated earlier this year. In Europe, sales grew 4.8% and in the US Primark reported that it had “significantly reduced” its operating loss. "Since reopening Primark stores, we have seen increasing numbers of transactions driven by footfall," it added.Last year, the equivalent figure was £913m.