25 Sep 2018
Since the beginning of this year, thousands of jobs in UK retail have been lost or put at risk. A number of household names have gone into administration, with many retailers agreeing CVAs, all of which threaten jobs in the sector. Add into the mix the uncertainty surrounding Brexit - which is affecting consumer confidence and therefore spending - plus the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which could see robots replacing humans in the workplace, together with rises in wages, rates and energy costs, and we have a perfect storm for retail jobs.