Retail crisis is ‘far from over’, industry groups warn

More government support is needed to avoid further retail closures and job losses, industry groups have said.

The crisis that has engulfed retailers since the onset of the Covid-19 downturn is “far from over” and more government support will be needed to prop up the sector, an industry body has warned.

The grim prognosis, from the Ibec-affiliated Retail Ireland, comes despite latest CSO retail sales figures painting a seemingly healthier picture.