'Manic' Monday in Ireland as retail reopens
Today, 17 May, non-essential retail reopened across the Republic of Ireland, as part of the Irish government’s plan to gradually ease restrictions across a six-week period. A week earlier click-and-collect services, in addition to close-contact services such as hairdressers and beauticians, were permitted to resume. Fashion independents told Drapers that in-store footfall and sales exceeded predictions. “Reopening has been fabulous," said Kate O’Dwyer, owner of premium womenswear independent Emporium Kalu in Naas, County Kildare. "Loads of people have been popping in, and are so excited...
Source: drapersonline.com