Retail pay 2010: awards plummet but industry remains upbeat

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and patchy consumer confidence, retail pay deals have been depressed despite an upsurge in headline inflation. Nevertheless, our latest review of bargaining trends sees some positive signs emerging in an industry badly hit by the recession.

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Sales and employment up
Where now for pay settlements?
Key findings from the IRS pay databank
Chart 1: Distribution of basic pay retail awards, 1 June 2009 to 31 May 2010
Bonus payments
Minimum wage
British Retail Consortium view
Skillsmart Retail's viewpoint
Usdaw's position
Table 1: Key retail pay awards, 2009-2010
Table 2: Full-time retail employees' hours and earnings, April 2009
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