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2024 retail woes: 170,000 jobs lost, worse predicted ahead

The UK retail sector has faced yet another challenging year, with nearly 170,000 shop workers losing their jobs in 2024, according to data published this week by the Centre for Retail Research (CRR). The organisation reported that 13,479 stores shuttered operations between January and December, culminating in 169,395 job losses. The outlook for...

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H&M to close Edinburgh call centre, 150 jobs at risk

Swedish retail giant H&M is believed to have confirmed the closure of its Edinburgh call centre, potentially resulting in around 150 job cuts. According to documents seen by the BBC, workers at the office were told in August of a proposal to shut the building due to the lease expiring in 2025. The company was understood to have cited increased...

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Searches for seasonal retail jobs highest in five years

Recent data from the global hiring and matching platform, Indeed, reveals a surge in searches for Christmas jobs, with a 31 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The heightened interest in Christmas employment is primarily driven by businesses gearing up for the festive season. Prominent retailers like New Look, River Island,...