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The retail careers blog.

Independent stories and context on working in UK retail — written by our editors and free to read. 15 articles and counting.

A part-time shop worker in a plain navy polo shirt stands in a DIY store aisle holding a blank paper rota, ready to ask for more hours.

Work life14 min read

How to ask for more hours at work

How to ask your manager for more hours in a UK shop job, what to say, how a formal request works, the legal limits, and what to do if the answer is no.

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A checkout worker in a plain teal polo shirt stands behind a supermarket till on a rubber mat, relaxed and upright during a long shift.

Work life13 min read

Standing all day at work: looking after your feet and back

How long shifts on your feet affect your body, what the law says about seats and breaks, and simple ways to protect your feet, legs and back.

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A night-shift worker in a plain teal fleece holds a bottle of water beside a pallet of stock in an empty supermarket aisle in the early hours.

Work life13 min read

Staying well on night shifts: sleep, food and energy

Practical ways to sleep well in the day, eat well at night and stay alert on a retail night shift, plus your rights as a night worker in the UK.

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A calm checkout assistant in a plain teal polo shirt stands behind a supermarket till, one hand open in a reassuring gesture, listening carefully.

Work life13 min read

How to deal with difficult customers in retail

Practical ways to calm an angry customer, what to say and avoid, when to get help, and the laws that protect UK shop workers from abuse.

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