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Lidl puts 130 regional HR jobs at risk as it centralises roles
The discounter is creating 100 new HR jobs in its head office in Tolworth, south west London, and has begun a consultation with 130 HR staff in regional distribution centres
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M&S calls on government for employer National Insurance relief for retail
M&S said research showed one in four young people were choosing to begin their careers in retail – more than double the number choosing any other industry
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Unite launches recognition campaign at Milk & More
Milk & More has formally moved to derecognise Unite and fellow union Usdaw
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2 Sisters Food Group names new head of meals division
Fletcher joined 2 Sisters in 2023, bringing a wealth of UK and international food manufacturing, operations and retail experience including senior leadership roles at Amazon, Tesco, Samworth Brothers and Cargill
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Gousto scraps subscription tech spin-off Bento
Bento offered existing and aspiring subscription-model businesses a full tech platform as well as artificial intelligence modules and consultancy services
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Boots launches hunt for 6,000 Christmas recruits
Among the positions available, the health and beauty retailer needs 4,000 customer service advisors to help shoppers in stores
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AH Worth announces leadership changes with new appointment
Walton was former managing director of Branston and previously part of the AH Worth team until 2024
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John Lewis Partnerships names new chief people officer
Webb has more than 20 years’ experience in senior HR roles within the retail sector, working with major operators including Co-op and Sainsbury’s
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Aldi recruiting 4,500 workers ahead of Christmas
The discounter is hiring for a range of store positions to replenish stock and help customers during the festive season and into 2026
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Fairtrade updates minimum banana price to support workers
The average Fairtrade Minimum price will have increased by 4.6% to 6%, depending on the type of supply chain with further variations by origin
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Comment & Opinion
Securing our future food & drink workforce will take huge cross-industry effort
Only by working together can we create a food and drink workforce with the skills and capabilities necessary, says Sarah McCarthy, head of employability programmes at IGD
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Morrisons sets up recruitment strategy for 2026 as it looks to grow Daily estate
The strategy has been initiated by head of wholesale, strategic projects and acquisitions Victoria Lockie, who has been in post since May
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Asda doubles disability intern scheme to close employment gap
Asda has doubled the number of spaces on its disability intern scheme, boosting opportunities for young people with learning disabilities or difficulties
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JD.com mounts UK recruitment blitz ahead of Joybuy launch
JD.com is hiring for more than 150 jobs in the UK in the wake of Argos acquisition snub
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Morrisons faces ‘minimum wage’ anger over lack of staff pay rise
Usdaw claimed Morrisons workers had been left ‘angry, disappointed and frustrated’
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Analysis & Features
Is it time for a rethink on our cashless future?
Cash is undergoing a resurgence, backed by advocates for vulnerable people and security-conscious governments. So is the future really as cashless as once imagined?
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Seasonal Worker scheme operator slams government in fresh legal challenge
Ethero, a former Seasonal Worker scheme operator, has requested permission to appeal its challenge to the government following its loss in the High Court regarding the suspension of its operator licence in April 2024
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ACS urges Chancellor to reduce business rates burden to help c-stores invest
The ACS has outlined the challenges facing the convenience sector as a result of increased costs of employment and the rising burden of business rates
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Tesco staff get safety app to help them get to and from work safely
Using AI technology, the app will allow up to 300,000 staff to raise the alarm if they feel in danger, with automatic checks if they fail to arrive on time
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Union bosses warn government not to ‘water down’ workers’ rights legislation after reshuffle
Union bosses fear policies such as “fire and rehire” and zero-hour contracts could be allowed to continue