Lidl doubles paid maternity and adoption leave
December 20, 2023 8:34 amLidl is to introduce 28 weeks of full pay for staff members on maternity or adoption leave as part of a raft of new employment benefits.... View Article
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PiRA24 Judge Interview: Martin Newman
December 5, 2023 4:49 pmMeet Martin Newman, respectfully known as the “Consumer Champion,” and a seasoned professional with a career spanning more than four decades in the world of consumer-facing... View Article
Beyond the Aisles: Safeguarding retail workers in the face of escalating safety challenges
November 29, 2023 12:08 pmThe retail sector is facing a surge in public aggression, dubbed the ‘intolerance epidemic,’ with safety concerns for workers on the rise. An insight from Naz... View Article
PiRA24 Judge Interview: Sean Ghouse, Fortnum & Mason
November 23, 2023 8:32 amMeet Sean Ghouse, the UK Retail Director for Fortnum & Mason and a seasoned retail professional with almost 30 years of experience. Sean’s journey started part-time... View Article
The Awards for People in Retail 2024
November 21, 2023 3:00 pmWe’re thrilled to announce the return of the People in Retail Awards for it’s second year! Following a phenomenal inaugural year, we’ve taken onboard your feedback,... View Article
[Christmas commentary] Delivering Joy: A heartwarming holiday tale
November 20, 2023 11:58 amOnce upon a time, in the festive town of Dunelm, there existed a magical campaign that captured the true spirit of Christmas – the Delivering Joy... View Article
Majestic seeks out older colleagues to work in business
November 13, 2023 7:16 amMajestic has embarked on a drive to increase the number of older colleagues working in the business. The specialist wine retailer has teamed up with Rest... View Article
Diversity in Retail Annual Report highlights progress and challenges in EDI
November 6, 2023 12:09 pmDiversity in Retail (DiR) has released its annual report, shedding light on the state of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) across the hospitality, travel, leisure (HTL),... View Article
Menopause, discrimination, and progress: A Workplace Revolution?
October 30, 2023 4:39 pmAs Menopause Awareness month draws to a close, it’s a poignant moment to reflect on an issue that, despite its significant impact on countless women’s lives,... View Article
