Full-Time
This coverage explores full-time employment trends and practices within UK retail. Reporting highlights workforce planning, hiring strategies, employment law developments, pay and conditions, and the role of full-time staff in supporting operations and customer service. Tailored for professionals managing HR, store operations, and workforce strategy in a dynamic retail environment.
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Nov- 2023 -16 NovemberNews
Dr. Martens appoints new chief brand officer from Apple
Dr. Martens has announced that non-executive director Ije Nwokorie will join as chief brand officer from 1 February 2024. On appointment into this role, Nwokorie will cease to be a member of the board and will step down as a member of the audit and risk, nomination and disclosure committees. …
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13 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Theft to cost retailers £7.9bn in 2023, study finds
It has been forecast that retail theft will cost UK retailers £7.9bn this year, according to new research by Thruvision Group plc and Retail Economics. Thruvision, a provider of walk-through security technology, and Retail Economics stated that shoppers account for 60% of the value of the theft (£4.7bn) while employees,…
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Oct- 2023 -3 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Next CFO to depart after 28 years
Next has revealed that its CFO, Amanda James, has decided to retire from full-time work after 28 years. The retailer also announced that the CFO of Reiss, Jonathan Blanchard will be her successor. James will be stepping down from the board on 26 July 2024 and is planning to leave…
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Sep- 2023 -22 SeptemberElectrical
Currys to recruit for over 1,100 roles ahead of ‘peak’ trading
Technology retailer Currys has today announced plans to create over 1,100 new roles during this year’s “peak” trading period. To support the business through the “busiest” time of the year – the period leading up to Black Friday through to the January sales – 720 temporary roles have been made…
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12 SeptemberEconomy
Wage growth starts to outpace rate of inflation
Pay growth has caught up with the rate of inflation for the first time in nearly two years, as wages surged at a record rate in the last quarter, official figures have shown. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), earnings, excluding bonuses, rose by 7.8% between May and…
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Aug- 2023 -17 AugustSupermarkets
Aldi to hire more than 1,700 employees amid expansion drive
Aldi is looking to hire more than 1,700 people in its warehouses by the end of the year as part of its nationwide expansion drive. The recruitment will include both full-time and part-time positions at its Regional Distribution Centres, with salaries of up to £53,000 per year. The supermarket plans…
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3 AugustNews
Tesco becomes first supermarket to offer right to request flexible working
Tesco is granting colleagues new flexible working rights almost a year ahead of an expected change in the law from the government. The supermarket is giving its more than 300,000 colleagues, from the shop floor to its offices, the right to request a flexible working pattern from their first day…
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Jul- 2023 -26 JulyPeople Moves
Dyaco UK Ltd appoints SVP of Europe
Dyaco UK, a supplier and manufacturer of commercial gym equipment in the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Jon Johnston as its new senior vice president of Europe. The news marks a transition from Johnston’s nine-month consultation role as UK managing director, which will enable him to further…
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May- 2023 -3 MayOnline & Digital
AYBL To Grow: £30m athleisure brand saves 1,000s of hours with Inventory Planner
Key facts Shopify-powered women’s activewear brand that’s experienced 360% growth to reach a revenue of £30M Uses Inventory Planner to accurately forecast demand, automate and streamline purchasing and make data-driven decisions that support growth Impact: 100 hours a month reclaimed, three hires saved, excess stock eliminated and more “Inventory Planner…
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Apr- 2023 -5 AprilTechnology
Apple to cut corporate retail jobs
Apple is reportedly set to axe a “very small” number of roles within its corporate retail teams in a bid to streamline operations, Bloomberg has reported. The news is said to come from people close to the company and it is understood that currently it is unclear how many roles…
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