Yodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust
The partnership which dates back to 2018, has seen the Retail Trust support almost 1,000 Yodel colleagues, equating to 34% of its workforce.
WH Smith exploring “strategic options” including sale of high street retail arm
The high street arm of WH Smith comprises approximately 5,000 of its 14,000 overall employees.
Morrisons to cut over 200 jobs in retail people team amid cost-cutting drive
Morrisons is restructuring its retail people team, placing over 200 roles at risk of redundancy as part of its cost-cutting measures.
TUC and Usdaw urge retailers to end use of “freelance” staff
The TUC and Usdaw call on major retailers to stop using self-employed “freelance” staff, citing the undermining of workers’ rights.
TUC and Usdaw urge retailers to end use of ‘freelance’ retail staff undermining workers’ rights
TUC and Usdaw have called on major retailers to stop using so-called freelance staff, arguing that the practice undermines workers’ rights and fair treatment in the retail sector.
Retail workers call for action amid ‘out of control’ shoplifting crisis
Retail workers across the UK are sounding the alarm over a surge in shoplifting, with thefts rising by 29% in the past year and escalating violence prompting calls for urgent intervention and stronger police support.
Retail leadership sees increased diversity, new report reveals
Retail leadership diversity has increased significantly, with female board-level leaders rising to 42.3% and ethnic minority leaders nearly tripling to 12%, according to a new report by the British Retail Consortium and The MBS Group.
Surge in retail crime and violence against shopworkers demands urgent action
Usdaw’s latest survey reveals a significant rise in violence against shopworkers linked to an increase in shoplifting, with the union advocating for urgent legislative and policing reforms to protect retail employees.
Usdaw calls for legislative protection for Northern Ireland’s retail workers
Usdaw urges Northern Ireland's political leaders to legislate protections for retail workers facing increased violence and abuse, similar to laws in Scotland.
Supreme Court to adjudicate on Usdaw’s challenge against Tesco’s controversial employment tactics
Usdaw challenges Tesco at the Supreme Court over 'fire and rehire' tactics affecting 'retained pay,' in a significant dispute over employment rights.
Morrisons workers consider strike over pension changes
Morrisons employees may strike in response to pension changes that could leave them £500 worse off annually, amidst broader disputes over working conditions.
