Footfall in cities 'a challenge' following retail sector reopening

Pam O’Regan, owner of Saville menswear in Cork City, said it had been a “good week” for the business. Photo: Damian Coleman

Footfall in city centres continues to be a “challenge” for businesses, a representative group has said, as shopping centres enjoyed a positive week after non-essential retail reopened.

Duncan Graham, managing director of Retail Excellence, said the past week had been buoyant, with older people, in particular, visiting stores.