74,400 retail jobs since last year
New data has shown that almost 75,000 retail jobs were lost in the first quarter of this year.
LK Bennett’s new Chinese owner to close 21 stores
A total of 21 LK Bennett stores are due to close down after the retailer was bought out of administration overnight.
Should retailers increase wages in order to retain employees?
Raising employees' wages could arguably cause backlash for retailers as it leads to rising costs. But is that just an excuse?
Office Outlet administrators axe 161 jobs & close 16 stores
Administrators for Office Outlet have announced a raft of store closures and scores of job cuts as they continue administration.
The Range’s new Plymouth HQ to create 450 jobs
The Range has announced it will open its new head office in Plymouth this summer, creating 450 jobs in buying, ecommerce, IT...
Wren Kitchens beats John Lewis as UK’s top retail employer
Wren Kitchens has been crowned the best retail employer to work for in the UK, beating last year's champion John Lewis...
Amazon announces 1000 new apprenticeships
Amazon has unveiled plans to create more than 1000 apprenticeships in the UK over the next two years.
Dyson moves 100 jobs overseas
Dyson has moved over 100 back office jobs to India and the Czech Republic before revealing the company's decision to relocate.
450 new jobs up for grabs at M&S’s new warehouse
Marks and Spencer is looking to hire 450 permanent staff for full and part time roles at its new national distribution centre.
Morrisons faces fresh equal pay claim
Morrisons is facing fresh legal action around equal pay claims from thousands of former and current female store employees.
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The retailer buyer’s guide to managing product information
You come to the realization that there is a lot of duplicate work going on across your company. Manufacturing, sales, marketing and e-commerce are...
