Retailers reeling after Storm Emma inflicted 30% losses

Storm Emma hit Irish retailers for tens of millions of euros as the snow and winds kept customers away from the shops, figures indicate.

Some in the retail sector suffered 30% losses during the week of extreme weather at the end of February and start of March, according to a new report from Retail Ireland.

The group said that, after a strong start to 2018, retailers have struggled to make up for the losses inflicted by Emma.