Retailers say Monday is a “landmark day” with Covid-19 restrictions being lifted across their sector and optimism growing that another lockdown will be unnecessary as the Covid-19 vaccination rollout gathers pace. Today is a “landmark day for the retail industry in Ireland and fantastic news for 280,000 retail employees around the country,” said managing director of Retail Excellence Duncan Graham. Mr Duncan said retailers were prepared and fully stocked for the full reopening “and cannot wait to get trading properly once again”. “I am sure that the public are keen to support our retailers as they begin to trade again after a really tough few months. While this illustrates that people are looking forward to experiences and socialising away from their home, online shopping with delivery will continue.

Source: The Irish Times May 17, 2021 05:37 UTC