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AllSaints confirms job cuts as part of operational changes

British retailer AllSaints has confirmed that it has made a “small number of redundancies” as it looks to position itself for future opportunities. In a statement, AllSaints said: “We have made a number of changes to our operations and structures in order to ensure that AllSaints is positioned as strongly as possible for the many future growth...

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Saks cuts 90 jobs amid latest cost-cutting efforts

Luxury department store Saks is reported to have slashed 90 jobs among its workforce, building on wider cost-cutting efforts already underway at the retailer. According to WWD, which cited an internal memo received via an anonymous source, individuals within Saks’ commercial organisation were largely among those impacted, including the...

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Lululemon to cut 150 corporate jobs, price increases expected

Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon Athletica has said it is planning to cut around 150 corporate jobs as it looks to change its organisational structure. Employees within store support centres are to be impacted, the company confirmed to Canadian press in a statement. “As we continue to deliver on our strategy, we regularly assess our business...

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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,...