Ennis-Based Lobby Group Says Improving Conditions As Important As Pay To Entice Retail Workers Back

An Ennis-based lobby group insists paying employees more is not the only way to entice workers back in to the retail sector.

Retail Excellence Ireland wants the process for winding down the Pandemic Unemployment Payment to be sped up to help address staff shortages in the industry.

More than 2,500 people in Clare are still availing of the PUP, which is set to be reduced further in November and again in February.

Managing Director of Retail Excellence, Duncan Graham, says employers’ margins are being squeezed as businesses emerge from the pandemic.