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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May- 2025 -15 MayHigh Street
B&M appoints ex-Tesco exec as new CEO
B&M has announced the appointment of Tjeerd Jegen as its new chief executive officer. The value retailer revealed that Jegen will take over from current interim CEO Mike Schmidt, on 16 June 2025. Jegen joins the company having worked in leadership roles at Ahold Delhaize, Metro, Tesco, Woolworths, HEMA and…
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15 MayEconomy
UK economy grows by more than expected 0.7% in Q1
The UK economy performed better than expected in the first quarter of the year, with GDP growing by 0.7% between January and March, following a 0.1% rise the prior quarter. This was ahead of analysts’ expectations, who had forecast a growth of 0.6% for the period. According to the Office…
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13 MayFeatures
What does the new Employment Rights Bill mean for retailers?
The Employment Rights Bill, slated for major implementation in autumn 2026, is being hailed by the government as a bold step forward for workers’ rights. But for the retail sector – a cornerstone of the UK economy that employs over three million people – the swift nature of the proposed…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilPeople Moves
B&M’s chief financial officer appointed interim CEO
B&M has announced the appointment of chief financial officer Mike Schmidt to the role of interim chief executive, effective immediately. The news comes as former chief executive Alex Russo, who joined the discounter in 2020, officially retired today (30 April) after three years in the role. In a very short…
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16 AprilSupermarkets
Asda appoints new chief people officer
Asda has appointed James Goodman, Tesco’s UK and ROI people director, as its new chief people officer. Goodman spent 12 years at Tesco, where he most recently was responsible for all people related matters, including labour relations, recruitment, learning, early careers and health and wellbeing. More broadly, he also worked…
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2 AprilAdvice
Why the hiring experience in retail is so key
In retail, the customer experience is paramount, and justifiably so. However, this can be dependent on the ability and enthusiasm of frontline staff. Strongly influencing their aptitude and desire to fulfil their roles in this way, is the experience that they themselves have when applying for their positions. How they…
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Mar- 2025 -31 MarchFeatures
Spring Budget 2025: what it means for the retail industry
The UK retail sector has been navigating a volatile economic landscape, with rising operational costs, shifts in consumer spending, and policy changes placing unprecedented pressure on businesses. The Spring Budget 2025, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, was highly anticipated by industry leaders, who had hoped for measures that would alleviate…
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26 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-26/3/25
John Lewis is close to securing approval for its housing project in Reading, transforming a former customer collection facility into 215 homes, including 49% family-sized units and 10% affordable rentals. The development, featuring shared workspaces, a gym, and communal areas, is part of an £80m investment in rental housing. A…
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14 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-14/3/25
Shein, the fast-fashion giant, has confirmed its plans to go public, targeting a listing on the London Stock Exchange. Executive chairman Donald Tang emphasised the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability as it transitions to a public entity. However, no specific timeline or valuation was disclosed, with Tang stating the…
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14 MarchSupermarkets
Aldi signs Armed Forces Covenant to support ex-military workers
Aldi has become a signatory of the Armed Forces covenant, highlighting its commitment to “uphold respect and fairness” for ex-military workers and their families. The covenant emphasises Aldi’s support for former military personnel, with the UK’s fourth largest supermarket offering initiatives to help recognise and support them within the business. …
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