Onboarding
This coverage examines onboarding practices, tools, and strategies within the UK retail sector, focusing on how retailers integrate and train new employees, partners, or clients. Reporting highlights innovative approaches, technology adoption, compliance considerations, and their impact on operational efficiency and employee engagement. Retail executives, HR managers, and operations leaders can use these insights to improve onboarding processes and workforce readiness.
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Oct- 2023 -5 OctoberAdvice
Mobile shopping apps for retailers: A step-by-step development guide
In the swiftly evolving realm of retail, a mobile shopping app has transcended from a luxury to an absolute necessity. With the proliferation of smartphones and the escalating preference for seamless shopping experiences, retailers are increasingly recognising the pivotal role that a well-designed app can play in their success. Embarking…
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Sep- 2023 -22 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-22/09/23
The Co-operative Group (Co-op) has reported £43m in underlying profits for the first half of the year, a notable improvement from the £1m loss in the prior year. This surge is attributed to efficient cost-saving measures, including annualised savings of £101m from 2022, along with further H1 2023 savings. Operational…
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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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20 SeptemberAdvice
How to hire and train retail staff for optimal performance
In the competitive world of retail, the success of a business often hinges on the quality of its staff. Hiring and training the right employees is crucial for providing exceptional customer service, driving sales, and fostering a positive work environment. This article outlines key strategies for retailers to optimise their…
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15 SeptemberHigh Street
Ann Summers partners with DSA
Ann Summers has joined the UK trade body for direct-to-consumer retail, the Direct Selling Association (DSA), as it looks to focus on its direct sales channel. Currently, the retailer has joined the DSA as a prospective member, whilst the full membership audit process is carried out. According to the DSA,…
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15 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
TikTok shop partners with CommerceHub to boost in-app shopping
Tik Tok Shop has partnered with CommerceHub, a provider of software solutions connecting supply, demand, and delivery for retailers and brands globally, to boost its in-app shopping experience. By implementing CommerceHub’s unified commerce platform including ChannelAdvisor, TikTok said it will now have the ability to access tens of thousands of…
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Mar- 2023 -22 MarchElectrical
Currys raises staff pay for fourth time in 18 months
Currys has announced an additional rise for hourly paid store colleagues in the UK from £10.35 per hour to £10.50, the fourth rise in the last 18 months. The retailer also revealed that the average store colleague bonus is 89p per hour, with top earners making up to £3 per…
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Jul- 2022 -28 JulyEconomy
Virgin Wines revenue up 63% on pre-Covid levels
Online wine retailer, Virgin Wines, has revealed that the company’s revenue is up 63% on a three-year, pre-Covid basis, compared to the FY19 result of £42.4m, highlighting that the business has retained much of the substantial growth achieved during the pandemic. However, it is reported that the company has a…
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28 JulyClothing & Shoes
Unbound confirms launch of new marketplace
Unbound Group plc has confirmed the initial launch of its new multi-brand platform, as scheduled, and the further Autumn Winter launch of the platform is on track to be completed in September. Alongside its Hotter brand, the group is initially launching with the first seven chosen partner brands, primarily focused…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneNews
Walmart to recruit UK sellers to US online marketplace
Walmart has begun a push to bring UK exporters to its flagship US Walmart Marketplace in a move to embrace UK exporters and expand Walmart’s engagement with UK retailing. Sellers approved to join the marketplace will be offered the services of an onboarding team, as well as access to tools…
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