Recruitment
This coverage examines recruitment trends and challenges in the UK retail sector, focusing on hiring strategies, talent shortages, workforce planning, and employer branding. Reporting highlights how retailers attract and retain staff while adapting to market pressures and evolving employee expectations — offering insight for executives, HR managers, and professionals managing retail staffing.
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Jan- 2026 -13 JanuaryHigh Street
WH Smith hunts for new chair amid accounting error fallout
WH Smith is reportedly searching for a potential successor to chair Annette Court as the retailer seeks to restore investor confidence after an accounting error, according to Sky News.The group is said to be working with headhunters on the recruitment of two new non-executive directors, a process expected to lead…
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7 JanuaryComment
Direct-to-Consumer retail in 2026
As we enter 2026, Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) retail is poised to further reinforce its place as a driving force in the retail landscape. While artificial intelligence (AI) and automation dominate operational efficiency, the real differentiators for D2C brands are profoundly human: authentic interaction, trust-driven decision-making, and flexible entrepreneurship. These trends don’t…
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Dec- 2025 -15 DecemberSupply Chain
Evri to create 2,500 jobs after surge in parcel volumes
Evri Group is to recruit 2,500 staff across the UK as rising parcel volumes and recent corporate deals drive expansion at the delivery company. The new roles come after the group reported a 12% increase in parcel volumes to 425 million in the 26 weeks to 30 August 2025, its…
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Nov- 2025 -27 NovemberEconomy
Budget reaction: Retail split as business rates and import rules shift
The retail industry has labelled the Autumn Budget as a “mixed bag” for retail, offering relief for many shops, but bringing in new costs for others Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Autumn Statement, outlining permanent business rates reductions for 750,000 retail, hospitality and leisure businesses and confirming new customs…
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11 NovemberComment
Protecting your culture, identity, and people when inviting private equity investment
Private equity (PE) investment can provide a lifeline for struggling retailers with turnaround potential. PE firms can purchase these assets, install new management, and apply their expertise and network to get the business back to profitability, re-establishing its place in the market. For promising retailers, the capital, expertise, and commercial…
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11 NovemberHigh Street
Retail sales slow in October as shoppers hold off for Black Friday
UK retail sales rose by 1.6% year on year in October, down from growth of 0.6% a year earlier and below the 12-month average of 2.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG. Food sales increased by 3.5% in October, matching the 12-month average and up from 2.6%…
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5 NovemberSupermarkets
Aldi to open 16 new stores in run up to Christmas
Aldi announced it is to open 16 new stores between Thursday 6 November and Friday 12 December 2025, as it continues its £650m investment into its store estate. The new stores locations include Kirkintilloch in Scotland, Cheadle in Staffordshire, Billericay in Essex and Kentish Town in London. The UK’s fourth-largest…
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Oct- 2025 -17 OctoberSupermarkets
Tesco to hire 28,500 temporary staff for Christmas period
Tesco has announced plans to recruit more than 28,500 temporary staff to support operations during the busy Christmas trading period. The roles will be available mainly across the supermarket’s Superstores and Extra branches, with shifts offered in the early morning, daytime and evening. Positions include serving customers, restocking shelves and…
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7 OctoberHigh Street
Boots to recruit more than 6,000 seasonal staff ahead of Christmas
Boots is hiring over 6,000 temporary staff across the UK to help meet demand during the Christmas period. The retailer said roles are available in stores, warehouses and customer service operations, with flexible and part-time positions offered. Recruitment includes around 4,000 Christmas customer advisors to support in-store shoppers, 1,000 customer…
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7 OctoberHigh Street
Majestic launches recruitment drive for 150 festive and permanent roles
Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has begun recruiting 150 new staff as it prepares for the busy Christmas trading period. The company is hiring a mix of permanent and temporary employees across its 216 shops. The expansion aims to strengthen its workforce ahead of the festive season and…
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