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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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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Feb- 2023 -16 FebruaryHigh Street
Wilko to axe over 400 jobs as sales fall
Wilko is reportedly set to axe over 400 jobs across the company as part of plans to cut costs amid struggling sales. According to The Guardian, those affected by the cuts may include assistant store managers, retail supervisors, head office managers and call centre workers. The group reportedly told staff…
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Sep- 2022 -23 SeptemberSupermarkets
Lidl ups pay rise to become highest paying supermarket
Lidl GB has announced plans to increase the hourly pay rate of all store and warehouse colleagues next week, representing a £39.5m investment by the discounter, and a combined total of £50m into hourly pay rates this year. From 1 October 2022, Lidl will increase entry-level rates from £10.10 to…
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22 SeptemberSupermarkets
M&S unveils £15m support package for staff
Marks and Spencers has unveiled a new £15m support package to support its front-line employees during the cost-of-living crisis. This comes alongside an additional Autumn pay review, while the group also extends its wellbeing benefits for employees. According to M&S, from 1 October over 40,000 of its colleagues will get…
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Aug- 2022 -8 AugustNews
Amazon workers plan further strikes over 35p pay rise
Amazon workers are preparing for a further wave of strikes in British warehouses in the coming days as disagreement over pay and conditions escalate, according to the Telegraph. The announcement comes as workers at Amazon’s warehouse in Tilbury, Essex, walked out over what the GMB Union described as a “pathetic”…
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Jul- 2022 -21 JulySupermarkets
Aldi to create thousands of jobs in logistics
Aldi has announced its plans to create around 1,000 logistics roles across the UK over the next 12 months. The news comes as the company looks to expand its distribution, transport and maintenance teams at its 11 Regional Distribution Centres nationwide. The new logistical roles will include both full-time and…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneEconomy
UK unemployment rate hits almost 50-year low
The UK unemployment rate is close to a 50-year low point, having dropped by 0.2% to 3.8% for February to April 2022, and those unemployed for up to six months increased over this three-month period, marking the largest increase since late 2020. According to the Office for National Statistics, the…
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8 JuneDepartment Stores
M&S boss to depart with £2.6m pay packet
Marks and Spencer’s outgoing boss Steve Rowe more than doubled his pay last year from £1.07m to £2.63m after receiving a £1.6m bonus. The bonus, his first since 2017, also comes as M&S rewarded its 4,500 store management and head office staff. Rowe stepped down from his role as chief…
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