No business like snow business

It has been a costly week for Irish businesses, hit by the double whammy of Storm Emma and the Beast from the East, writes Leanna Byrne

The Christmas lights may be down, but Grafton street was picturesque under a blanket of snow Picture: Bryan Meade

Blizzards, blankets of snow, strong winds and bitter cold forced businesses across the country to reduce staff, batten down the hatches or close entirely last week. The major weather disruption has caused significant financial loss to retailers, restaurants, hoteliers and ...