Holland & Barrett is raising pay for its store workers by 9%, almost 5% higher than the new National Living Wage.
Salaries at the health and wellbeing retailer will increase from £11.00 to £12.00, and £11.95 to £13.00 for its London-based staff.
The new rates will start from 1 April, pushing the pay threshold to £12 an hour for store staff, an increase of 25% on two years ago.
The pay boost comes on the back of Holland & Barrett’s growth over the last year, as it seeks to attract new staff and retain workers.
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Holland & Barrett UK and Ireland CEO Anthony Houghton said: “We are delighted to once again be offering a substantial pay increase, alongside our strong benefits plan.
“We have exciting plans for the business in the year ahead, and look forward to continuing to provide health and wellness services to customers nationwide for another 150 years.”
The pay hike comes as a host of retailers recently announced pay rises in a bid to retain workers ahead of the national minimum wage increase in April.
Earlier this month, The Co-op revealed its wages would increase to at least £12 per hour, while John Lewis also vowed to lift staff pay by 10% under a £116m investment.
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