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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Mar- 2022 -10 MarchNews
Steve Rowe to step down as M&S CEO
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has revealed that Steve Rowe will stand down as chief executive officer (CEO) as part of a planned succession programme after six years in the role, effective 25 May. Rowe will also cease full-time employment with the business on 5 July, although he has agreed to…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryPeople Moves
Wickes appoints chief financial officer
The Wickes Group has announced the appointment of Mark George as chief financial officer (CFO), effective no later than 20 July 2022. In his new role, George will replace Julie Wirth who has announced her intention to retire froma full-time executive role following her “significant contribution” to the transition of…
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5 JanuaryHigh Street
Pepco Group CEO steps down due to health reasons
Poundland owner Pepco Group has announced that CEO Andy Bond will step down at the end of March due to health reasons. As a result, the board has appointed Trevor Masters, currently group COO and MD of Pepco, to the role of interim CEO from 31 March 2022. He will…
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Oct- 2021 -13 OctoberPeople Moves
Halfords appoints new CFO
Halfords has announced the appointment of Jo Hartley as its new executive director and chief financial officer (CFO). Hartley will join the business in mid-April 2022 and replace Loraine Woodhouse in the role, who is set to retire from her full-time role in the business. Woodhouse will however remain in…
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Sep- 2021 -30 SeptemberNews
Amazon targets 20,000 new seasonal staff
Amazon has announced its aim to recruit 20,000 seasonal positions across the UK for the festive season. The firm has said its seasonal roles are in addition to the 55,000 permanent employees Amazon has in the UK, offering “competitive” wages and benefits. This year already, Amazon revealed it has created…
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15 SeptemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis Partnership to add 7,000 temporary roles this Christmas
The John Lewis Partnership has revealed that it will be adding more than 7,000 temporary roles across the country this Christmas to meet increased demand over the busy festive period. In Waitrose, the group will be recruiting seasonal roles across its 331 shops, including supermarket assistants, night shift workers and…
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Aug- 2021 -19 AugustPeople Moves
Highland Spring Group chief exec Les Montgomery to step down
Highland Spring Group have announced today that Les Montgomery has decided to retire from his full-time role as chief executive. He will become a non-executive director of the company from the end of this year. Chief commercial officer, Simon Oldham and chief operating officer, Mark Steven will step up to…
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Jun- 2021 -1 JuneSupply Chain
Kraft Heinz to invest £140m in Kitt Green
The Kraft Heinz Company has revealed plans to invest £140m in Kitt Green, the Wigan food manufacturing facility. Some 50 full-time jobs are set to be created by the proposed investment, which is subject to final US regulatory approvals later this year. The US-based food company claimed that the funding…
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Mar- 2021 -1 MarchSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s hikes pay of frontline staff
Sainsbury’s has announced it is increasing the pay for its frontline employees this month, and is awarding them a third one-off payment in “special recognition of their incredible efforts to help to feed the nation through the pandemic”. From March onwards, the hourly rate of pay for Sainsbury’s and Argos…
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Feb- 2021 -5 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Amazon launches 1,000 apprenticeships across UK
Amazon has announced it is set to create 1,000 apprenticeship roles in the UK this year, as it continues to invest in its UK operations. The full-time roles will be offered across 25 different schemes in order to match a diverse range of skillsets and ambitions, including automation engineering, broadcast…
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