Covid-19: Retailers disappointed at delayed reopening of coffee shops

Retail Excellence expressed disappointment that coffee shops will remain closed until December 4. File picture.

Business groups have tentatively welcomed the easing of Covid-19 restrictions but the pub sector remains "bitterly disappointed".

Retail Excellence, the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, generally approved the Government's plans but expressed disappointment that coffee shops, part of the shopping experience, will remain closed until December 4.