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Fashion retailer Primark has had to shut all 190 UK stores once again due to the third national lockdown.

This means shoppers won’t be able to get their hands on the cheap products until the restrictions are lifted again.

Understandably, lots of Brits are feeling frustrated by the situation as the shop can be a real lifeline for those who have a tight budget.

Plus, we love Primark’s cute clothes, shoes and homeware!

However, despite a projected lockdown loss of £1billion the brand is still refusing to offer online shopping.

Posting on Twitter, one person wrote: “Primark I saw there was an online shopping coming, what lies have I been fed?”

Would you shop at Primark if they went online? Tell us in the comments below…

Primark quickly replied explaining: "Hi Aimee, we can confirm that it is not in our plans to open an online store."

Budget-concious shoppers were upset by the news and slammed the retailer for its decision.

One responder wrote: “Madness. It’s 2021 – not having an online store is ridiculous.”

And another advised: “I suggest your re-visit your ‘plans’.”

Despite this, others defended Primark for their decision not to open an online store at the moment.

One person wrote: "If people actually done their research they’d understand why Primark repeatedly say that going online isn’t profitable for them personally as a business.

“Just because it works for others, doesn’t mean it will work for them and their particular style of business."

In a previous statement, Primark discussed its potential future losses.

The cheap retailer predicted a £1billion shortfall if all stores stay closed by February 27.

It said: "On this basis, we expect the adjusted operating profit for Primark in the first half to be broadly break-even, which would compare to an adjusted operating profit of £441m for the same period in the last financial year.”

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