Retail Jobs News for October

We have looked at the industry’s recent developments on the Retail Week site to bring you a round-up of all the news relevant to your job search in retail. With the face of the retail sector changing all the time, it is of key importance that those entering the industry, or just shifting their position within it, knows what’s going on, and how these developments may affect them or the job market as a whole.

ASDA to create 7,000 Christmas jobs
ASDA is to create 7,000 Christmas jobs as part of a £5m investment in customer service for the golden quarter

Retail becoming more attractive than university for young people
Working in the retail sector is increasingly becoming a more attractive alternative for young people than going to university, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

The truth behind the story
The reality is retail is thriving, and keen young people are driving its success, says Jacqueline Gold