// New Look is set to put 70 roles at risk at its London and Weymouth head offices
// Those affected by the redundancy process will enter a consultation period
New Look is placing 70 roles at risk at its London and Weymouth head offices as part of a wider examination of the business.
Drapers reports that the move is said to impact several departments across the locations at the high-street fashion retailer.
New Look currently employs 1,200 people across its two head offices and those affected by the redundancy process will enter a consultation period.
New Look said its “priority” is to support those impacted by the decision.
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Over the past few years, New Look has reduced its real estate portfolio by almost 50%, from 800 stores to just over 400 stores, as it focuses on its growing its online sales.
A spokesperson for New Look told Drapers said: “New Look has changed significantly in recent years, having accelerated our e-commerce-business and reduced our store estate. As such, we have reviewed our operating model and structures, and we are making certain changes to our ways of working, to better reflect and support the growth of our omnichannel business.
“As part of this, we are proposing changes to our team structures, which regrettably, we expect to impact some roles at our Weymouth and London support centres. We will shortly be entering a consultation period with affected colleagues and our priority is to support them during this time.”
Last month, the retailer said it would be axing the night shift at its North Staffordshire warehouse to adapt to its changing business model – leaving 503 workers at risk of redundancy.
It means that its lead distribution centre in Lymedale will only operate with a day shift from later this year.
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