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Warning issued to retail workers as employers looking to cut jobs
19 Feb 2026 12:28 GMT
… even cut jobs, according to bosses. Over half of retail financial … , resulting in 61% of retail CFOs (chief financial officers) … spokesman said: “We know retailers are facing a difficult time …
“We are also supporting retailers through our small business plan …
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Retail worker morale slumped in 2025
19 Feb 2026 14:10 GMT
… firm AlixPartners’ new Retail People Index found wellbeing … level recorded since the Retail Trust and AlixPartners … to further job cuts. Separate research by the Retail Trust found … executive of the Retail Trust, said: “Retail worker wellbeing failed …
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UK retailers plan to cut staff hours and jobs - with thousands at risk
19 Feb 2026 07:26 GMT
… three of finance bosses at retail companies said they planned to … latest survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the trade … reduce jobs in stores. The BRC survey found 69 per cent of retail … quality, well-paid jobs. But retail has already lost 250,000 …
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Retail bosses warn of staff cuts due to high employment costs
19 Feb 2026 07:01 GMT
… mean retailers are looking to reduce staff hours or even cut jobs, industry … to deal with rising costs.
Retail employment costs rose by £5 … record.
The new survey of retail finance bosses also found that … , well-paid jobs.
“But retail has already lost 250,000 …
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Retailers in UK plan to cut staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs
19 Feb 2026 05:05 GMT
… latest survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the … they would reduce jobs in stores.
The potential job cuts are likely … level jobs in retail and hospitality.
The retail sector has … tools to automated tills.
Retailers said they planned to implement …
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Retail jobs at risk from Labour’s employment reforms
19 Feb 2026 00:22 GMT
… Employment costs are spooking retail bosses
Retailers could cut hours and … 44 per cent plan to cut jobs in stores.
Helen Dickinson, … spokesperson said: “We know retailers are facing a difficult … “We are also supporting retailers through our Small Business Plan …
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Target investing in store labor amidst job cuts at centers, offices
16 Feb 2026 16:54 GMT
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February 16, 2026
Target will invest more in store labor to boost the customer experience while trimming back about 500 jobs within its distribution centers and regional offices.
The retailer shared the news with employees …
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Walgreens layoffs follow early warning signs flagged after private equity buyout
19 Feb 2026 21:20 GMT
… after Walgreens had already begun cutting jobs and closing stores under private … former CEO of Staples US Retail to lead Walgreens, an executive … a billion dollars from the retailer. Walgreens workers and patients are …
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Instead of replacing workers with AI, Walmart is dishing out training for over 1.6 million U.S. employees
19 Feb 2026 19:39 GMT
… sweeping job cuts, Walmart is betting on its existing workforce.
The retail giant …
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High street shops gearing up for large scale job losses amid collapse of big names
19 Feb 2026 11:28 GMT
… trade body the British Retail Consortium also warned hours … READ MORE: Quiz fashion retailer collapses into administration with website … could prove crucial.
British Retail Consortium boss Helen Dickinson …
The threat of more job cuts in the sector comes after …