The Perfume Shop Begins Recruitment for Over 900 Seasonal Roles Ahead of Christmas 2025
The Perfume Shop has launched its 2025 seasonal recruitment campaign, with over 900 temporary roles available across the UK, offering fixed hourly pay, staff benefits, and potential long-term employment.
Amazon Announces UK Pay Rise for Frontline Staff
Amazon has confirmed that the minimum starting pay for its frontline operations employees in the UK will increase by 5.9% to £14.30 and by...
Out-of-Town Retail Attracts Investor Focus Amid Cost Pressures
Retailers are increasingly shifting towards more cost-effective formats, such as out-of-town shopping centres and food stores, as mounting business costs prompt a reassessment of...
OnBuy Acquires Iconic Comet Brand
UK marketplace OnBuy has acquired the iconic Comet brand from Misco Technologies, with a Q4 2025 relaunch planned as part of its long-term strategy to challenge major electronics retailers.
Premium Gyms and Athleisure Brands See Surge in Consumer Spending
CACI reports a significant increase in consumer spending on premium gyms and athleisure brands in December 2024
Lidl Introduces Digital Micro-Donations in Support of NSPCC
A big change is coming to Lidl tills across the country next month as the supermarket announces it will become the first national retailer...
Shoppers Fear the Impact of the Budget’s Tax Raid on Retailers, With Retail Job...
With the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and leading retailers warning that unprecedented staff tax bill hikes triggered by the Budget will cause ‘inevitable’ retail job...
UK Payroll Software Provider Launches New ‘SmartPay’ Feature To Help Boost Employee Financial Security...
PayCaptain introduces SmartPay, a new app feature designed to help UK employees build financial resilience through personalised savings recommendations.
Battersea Power Station Celebrates Record-Breaking Festive Sales and Visitor Growth
Battersea Power Station celebrates its best Christmas to date, with festive sales up 13.4% and footfall growing by 11% in 2024.
UK Retail Sales Slide in December as Economic Pressures Persist
The ONS reveals UK retail sales fell by 0.3% in December 2024, reflecting economic pressures and cautious consumer spending. Industry leaders outline challenges and opportunities for 2025.
