Part-Time
This coverage examines the role of part-time work in the UK retail industry, with reporting on employment trends, workforce management, labour market challenges, and policy developments. Designed for retail executives, HR managers, and operations leaders addressing staffing strategies, employee engagement, and productivity in a sector reliant on flexible labour.
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberNews
Tesco to hire 30,000 people ahead of Christmas season
Tesco is planning to recruit 30,000 temporary workers across the UK to help customers during the busy Christmas period. The jobs will mainly involve working in Tesco’s Superstores and Extra stores for either early morning, day or evening shifts, so that prospective applicants can find an opportunity that fits around…
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3 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-3/10/23
Next announced the retirement of its CFO, Amanda James, after 28 years of service. This transition is aligned with James’ long-standing plans and is set for September 26 2024, following the release of interim results. Jonathan Blanchard of Reiss is slated to succeed her, bringing over three decades of financial…
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3 OctoberPeople Moves
John Lewis’ next chairman could be part-time
John Lewis’ next chairman could reportedly be offered a part-time role following suggestions from Dame Sharon White in order to help attract high-level talent as her successor, according to The Telegraph. It comes as White is expected to step down from her role in early 2025 after she told the…
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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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14 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Footasylum opens new 10,000 sq ft store in Essex
Streetwear and sportswear retailer, Footasylum, has opened its new 10,000 sq ft store in Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex, and will be led by its footwear and men’s apparel offering. According to the retailer, the store represents a “first-of-its-kind concept” development and has an improved look and feel. This comes after…
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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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May- 2023 -31 MayNews
Amazon launches new term-time contracts for parents
Amazon has launched an innovative new contract that offers parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the choice to work term-time only. The new contracts guarantee time off for the six-week Summer break, as well as the two-week Easter and Christmas holiday periods, without affecting the comprehensive range of benefits…
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18 MayHigh Street
Shoezone to open Bury town centre store this May
Shoezone will launch a brand new, relocated store in Bury on 20 May, officially opening at The Rock, Unit E. 05. The new store, which will be open from 9am until 7pm Monday and Saturday and 10:30am until 4:30pm on Sundays, will offer opening offers, as the brand will also…
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9 MaySupermarkets
Lidl to add over 1,500 warehouse staff amid new distribution centre plans
Lidl GB has announced that it is recruiting over 1,500 warehouse colleagues across its existing regional distribution centre (RDC) network, while confirming plans to build a new RDC on a 35-acre site in Gildersome, Leeds. It said the plans submitted to Leeds City Council for a 54,000m2 build represent a…
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