🚨 THE RETAIL ROUNDUP: Retail Is Changing: Are You Ready for Retail Recruitment to Change With It? 🚨

Waterstones is making waves in Oxford, leaving behind its historic Cornmarket Street home after 25 years to launch a bold new flagship on Queen Street.

This isn’t just a store move, it’s a retail evolution.

We see this as a clear signal: the high street is reinventing itself, and the demand for agile, customer-focused professionals is rising fast.

The new Waterstones store (modern, spacious, and nestled between M&S and Westgate) will be more than a bookstore.

It’s a destination.

That means new roles, new skills, and new opportunities for people who can deliver standout experiences in fast-paced environments.

📣 For job seekers, this is your moment to lean into change.

📣For employers, it’s time to think differently about the talent you need to thrive in this new retail era, and make retail recruitment a priority.

We love seeing legacy brands like Waterstones embrace transformation, and we’re here to help build the teams that will make it a success.

💬 Ready to recruit for the future of retail? Or looking to make your next career move? Let’s connect.

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