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The best retail companies to work for in the UK in 2019, based on employer ratings and reviews on Indeed.
Wren Kitchens is the UK's number one kitchen retailer. We're proud to say that we manufacture all our own kitchens in the UK, in our own factories and deliver them in our own fleet of trucks. We have achieved this in less than 10 years with fewer than 90 showrooms. Our growth will continue over the next 10 years with expansion in the USA.
Over the next 5 years - We plan to double the number of showrooms, and while our showrooms are the best in the business, ultimately; Wren is defined by its people.
Wren is a self-funded, privately-owned, family-run business which is passionate about kitchens and delivering a world-class customer experience.
Wren Kitchens do not lend from banks or financial institutions and has continuously shown significant growth year on year. In fact, Wren has grown at a rate of 30% each year since being set up in 2009.
This has led to Wren being named not only as the fastest-growing retailer on the high street but the best place to work at too! more »
Over the next 5 years - We plan to double the number of showrooms, and while our showrooms are the best in the business, ultimately; Wren is defined by its people.
Wren is a self-funded, privately-owned, family-run business which is passionate about kitchens and delivering a world-class customer experience.
Wren Kitchens do not lend from banks or financial institutions and has continuously shown significant growth year on year. In fact, Wren has grown at a rate of 30% each year since being set up in 2009.
This has led to Wren being named not only as the fastest-growing retailer on the high street but the best place to work at too! more »
We believe in making effective products from fresh, organic* fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics.
We invent our own products and fragrances. We make them fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and tell you when they were made.
We believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not commission tests on animals and in testing our products on humans.
We believe in happy people making happy soap, putting our faces on our products and making our mums proud.
We believe in long candlelit baths, sharing showers, massage, filling the world with perfume and in the right to make mistakes, lose everything and start again.
We believe our products are good value, that we should make a profit and that the customer is always right.
* We also believe words like fresh and organic have honest meaning beyond marketing.
Lush is a fresh, handmade cosmetics company founded in Poole, United Kingdom in 1994.There are now over 900 stores in more than 50 countries. As well as developing our our products, we have branched out into spa treatments which take place in our English countryside themed spa stores around the world, and feature music created by our own music production team. more »
We invent our own products and fragrances. We make them fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and tell you when they were made.
We believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not commission tests on animals and in testing our products on humans.
We believe in happy people making happy soap, putting our faces on our products and making our mums proud.
We believe in long candlelit baths, sharing showers, massage, filling the world with perfume and in the right to make mistakes, lose everything and start again.
We believe our products are good value, that we should make a profit and that the customer is always right.
* We also believe words like fresh and organic have honest meaning beyond marketing.
Lush is a fresh, handmade cosmetics company founded in Poole, United Kingdom in 1994.There are now over 900 stores in more than 50 countries. As well as developing our our products, we have branched out into spa treatments which take place in our English countryside themed spa stores around the world, and feature music created by our own music production team. more »
3.
Dreams Ltd
At Dreams we've got sleep covered.
We talk beds, we think beds we even dream about beds. It's our love of beds and a great night's sleep that unites us. We're the UK's leading bed specialist, and by listening to our customers and truly understanding their needs, we can help more people choose the right bed for them.
From divan beds, wooden, metal and upholstered beds to adjustable beds, kids' beds and sofa beds, plus fantastic ranges of bedding, bed linen and bedroom furniture, we've got everything needed for a great night's sleep.
As a retailer and manufacturer, and with its own logistics and home delivery fleet, Dreams offers the widest range of products at the lowest possible prices. Originally founded in 1985, since opening our first store in that year, we have grown to more than 190 stores, have our own factory in the UK, and have won numerous awards.
At Dreams we pride ourselves in providing the best value possible to our customers. Most of our products are manufactured here in the UK and in the Dreams factory to ensure unbeaten quality at outstanding value. more »
We talk beds, we think beds we even dream about beds. It's our love of beds and a great night's sleep that unites us. We're the UK's leading bed specialist, and by listening to our customers and truly understanding their needs, we can help more people choose the right bed for them.
From divan beds, wooden, metal and upholstered beds to adjustable beds, kids' beds and sofa beds, plus fantastic ranges of bedding, bed linen and bedroom furniture, we've got everything needed for a great night's sleep.
As a retailer and manufacturer, and with its own logistics and home delivery fleet, Dreams offers the widest range of products at the lowest possible prices. Originally founded in 1985, since opening our first store in that year, we have grown to more than 190 stores, have our own factory in the UK, and have won numerous awards.
At Dreams we pride ourselves in providing the best value possible to our customers. Most of our products are manufactured here in the UK and in the Dreams factory to ensure unbeaten quality at outstanding value. more »
4.
Clarks
Headquartered in 40 High St,
Street,
Somerset,
BA16 0EQ,
UK
60 Tower Road
Waltham MA 02451
U.S.
Retail
5,001 to 10,000 employees
C. and J. Clark International Ltd, trading as Clarks, is a British, international shoe manufacturer and retailer based in Street, Somerset, England. For the year ending January 2010, the company made a profit of £125 million on sales of £1,174m, making it the 33rd largest private company in the UK. It is 81% owned by the Clark family, with the remaining 19% held by employees and related institutions. more »
We hold ourselves to a very high standard here at M&S. That much has never changed. Our attention to detail, forward thinking and passion for improvement has led to the creation of some of the nation’s most loved products. But a rapidly changing world demands that we change along with it. M&S has been at the forefront of social change for the past 134 years, and we’re determined to keep it that way. Setting bolder goals and giving our people the space and resources to achieve them.
Today, we are a unique retailer delivering top quality food, clothing, home products and financial services. Our annual turnover is over £10 billion and we have a presence in some 57 countries worldwide. We employ over 80,000 colleagues who serve about 32 million customers each week. But what about tomorrow?
We’ve put digital innovation at the heart of our business, partnering with world-class technology firms to help shape the retail experience of the future. From digital transformation to empowering customers to make a positive impact on wellbeing, communities and the planet, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Because if you become part of our journey today, you’ll be shaping the very future of our business. more »
Today, we are a unique retailer delivering top quality food, clothing, home products and financial services. Our annual turnover is over £10 billion and we have a presence in some 57 countries worldwide. We employ over 80,000 colleagues who serve about 32 million customers each week. But what about tomorrow?
We’ve put digital innovation at the heart of our business, partnering with world-class technology firms to help shape the retail experience of the future. From digital transformation to empowering customers to make a positive impact on wellbeing, communities and the planet, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Because if you become part of our journey today, you’ll be shaping the very future of our business. more »
6.
Harrods Ltd.
Headquartered in 87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL
Retail
1,001 to 5,000 employees
At Harrods, we believe nothing is impossible. We drive ourselves and inspire others to always push for more. This passion to exceed is what sets us apart. We believe in doing things properly, with great care and attention to the finest detail. We recognise we can achieve much more working together than alone and strive to create a supportive environment where collaboration is encouraged and learning is freely shared. We are proud to be a place where standing out means being yourself. more »
7.
Adidas
Headquartered in Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Consumer Goods and Services
10,000+ employees
Adidas AG is a multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second largest in the world
We’re the John Lewis Partnership, a continuing experiment to create a better way of doing business. We’re driven by the extraordinary vision and values of our founder, John Spedan Lewis, who created our model of co-ownership almost 100 years ago. He believed businesses would be more successful if employees were at the centre of everything they did. And because of his vision, we’re more than employees. We’re owners. And that’s why we’re called Partners.
The Partnership is the UK’s largest employee-owned business and home to our two cherished retail brands - John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners. Everything we do is powered by our unique purpose, which puts the happiness of Partners at our core through worthwhile and satisfying employment. Every one of us is committed to inspiring and delighting our customers through quality products, great quality food and outstanding service because for us, it's personal.
Visit www.jlpjobs.com directly to view all of our current vacancies. more »
The Partnership is the UK’s largest employee-owned business and home to our two cherished retail brands - John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners. Everything we do is powered by our unique purpose, which puts the happiness of Partners at our core through worthwhile and satisfying employment. Every one of us is committed to inspiring and delighting our customers through quality products, great quality food and outstanding service because for us, it's personal.
Visit www.jlpjobs.com directly to view all of our current vacancies. more »
9.
IKEA
Headquartered in IKEA Global Headquarters |
Olof Palmestraat 1
2616 LN Delft, Netherlands
Retail
10,000+ employees
IKEA is the world's largest home furnishing retailer, with 135,000 co-workers and operations in 43 countries.
The Customer Support Centre in Peterborough serves the whole of the UK & IE customers.
Working at IKEA mean that's you are part of an inspiring, fun and fast paced environment.
We believe in every co-worker's ability to develop, because as you grow, IKEA grows too. more »
The Customer Support Centre in Peterborough serves the whole of the UK & IE customers.
Working at IKEA mean that's you are part of an inspiring, fun and fast paced environment.
We believe in every co-worker's ability to develop, because as you grow, IKEA grows too. more »
10.
Maplin
We’re maplin - and we want to be the UK’s number one specialist technology retailer once again!
We don’t just live and breathe our customers – we are our customers. We’re immersed into the world of technology, we shop on our phones and have a truly entrepreneurial spirit. We believe passionately in the power of technology and its ability to enrich all our lives. Through a world-class shopping experience and great education - we're building a company which aims to delight our customers and exceed all of our suppliers & partners expectations.
It’s an exciting time to join maplin; we are a rapidly growing team, fast-paced and technology-lead. We’re hiring talented, creative problem-solvers to help us build a retailer of the future. Join us! more »
We don’t just live and breathe our customers – we are our customers. We’re immersed into the world of technology, we shop on our phones and have a truly entrepreneurial spirit. We believe passionately in the power of technology and its ability to enrich all our lives. Through a world-class shopping experience and great education - we're building a company which aims to delight our customers and exceed all of our suppliers & partners expectations.
It’s an exciting time to join maplin; we are a rapidly growing team, fast-paced and technology-lead. We’re hiring talented, creative problem-solvers to help us build a retailer of the future. Join us! more »
11.
J Sainsbury Plc.
Headquartered in Holborn, London, United Kingdom
Retail
10,000+ employees
Sainsbury’s commitment to helping customers live well for less has been at the heart of what we do since 1869.
Today that means making our customers’ lives better and easier every day by offering great quality and service at fair prices – across food, clothing, homeware and financial services – whenever and wherever they want it.
As our customers’ lives change, so will our business. Sainsbury's acquired Home Retail Group, the owner of Argos and Habitat, on 2 September 2016, creating one of the UK’s leading food and non-food retailers - a multi-product, multi-channel business with fast delivery networks. more »
Today that means making our customers’ lives better and easier every day by offering great quality and service at fair prices – across food, clothing, homeware and financial services – whenever and wherever they want it.
As our customers’ lives change, so will our business. Sainsbury's acquired Home Retail Group, the owner of Argos and Habitat, on 2 September 2016, creating one of the UK’s leading food and non-food retailers - a multi-product, multi-channel business with fast delivery networks. more »
12.
GAME
We work with some pretty epic products here at GAME, Multiplay & Ads Reality. Sure, we sell awesome games – but we do so much more.
At GAME Digital PLC, it’s our mission to create the most valuable community of gamers out there.
How’re we doing that?
We’ve already topped the high-street, with over 320 stores making us the UK’s No.1 videogames retailer. Our digital presences just keeps on growing, while our award-winning app gives gamers exactly what they want, when they want it.
Multiplay joined the team in 2015. Hosts and founders of the UK’s biggest LAN party – Insomnia Gaming Festival – together, we are bringing gamers across the world speciality online services, including systems development, digital consultancy, eSports, and events.
And to top that, Ads Reality joined the team in 2016. As part of GAME group we are image, product recognition and Augmented Reality specialists. We seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds.
We are passionate about gaming. We love what we do, and we do what we love. From stores to distribution, head office to events; we’re all working together to create the best experience possible for our gamers.
Sounds amazing, right?
Have you got what it takes to become part of our team?
Visit our careers site jobs.game.co.uk more »
At GAME Digital PLC, it’s our mission to create the most valuable community of gamers out there.
How’re we doing that?
We’ve already topped the high-street, with over 320 stores making us the UK’s No.1 videogames retailer. Our digital presences just keeps on growing, while our award-winning app gives gamers exactly what they want, when they want it.
Multiplay joined the team in 2015. Hosts and founders of the UK’s biggest LAN party – Insomnia Gaming Festival – together, we are bringing gamers across the world speciality online services, including systems development, digital consultancy, eSports, and events.
And to top that, Ads Reality joined the team in 2016. As part of GAME group we are image, product recognition and Augmented Reality specialists. We seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds.
We are passionate about gaming. We love what we do, and we do what we love. From stores to distribution, head office to events; we’re all working together to create the best experience possible for our gamers.
Sounds amazing, right?
Have you got what it takes to become part of our team?
Visit our careers site jobs.game.co.uk more »
14.
SUPERDRY
Headquartered in Unit 60, The Runnings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9NW, UK
Retail
1,001 to 5,000 employees
Superdry is a global lifestyle brand, focusing on offering our customers around the world innovative, premium quality and affordable clothing and accessories across menswear, womenswear and specialist ranges. Superdry customers are loyal, varied and truly global, and are defined not by their age but by their attitude.
Superdry was launched in the UK in 2003 following an inspirational trip by our founders to Tokyo, and is famous for designing and producing quality garments inspired by fusing iconic vintage Americana and high-impact Japanese graphic imagery with a British twist. Our products are characterised by quality fabrics with authentic vintage washes, unique detailing, world-leading hand-drawn graphics, and tailored fits with diverse styling. As we continue to develop the breadth and nature of our product ranges, we increasingly appeal to a broader group of customers, aspirational people who want to feel amazing in what they wear and appreciate style, quality and attention to detail.
We operate a fast-growing multi-channel business through a combination of standalone stores, franchised and licensed stores, concessions, ecommerce, wholesale and distributors. We are growing fastest outside of the UK and our international business is going from strength to strength. We now own and operate stores in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the USA, with franchised stores in many more countries. We have nearly 600 points of sale in over 45 different countries and are adding to this at a rate of over 50 new locations annually. We have also entered a joint venture with Trendy International Group in China which will launch Superdry stores into the Chinese market.
Our global headquarters are based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK and we have satellite offices in Aarhus, Barcelona, Brussels, Hong Kong, Munich and New York, with specialist sourcing offices in Istanbul and New Delhi with another due to open in early 2018 in Hong Kong. Our biggest growth area is online, where we operate ecommerce websites in over 20 different languages and ship to almost every country in the world.
Our ambition for growth is summarised by our strategic plan which will provide opportunities to drive significant increases in revenue. Our plan focuses on three key areas - building a global lifestyle brand; driving awareness of the breadth of the Superdry range; and building a broad cross-channel relationship with customers. It’s supported by the four key pillars of Embed, Enable, Extend and Execute, which define exactly how we will go about achieving our aims. As our product is at the very heart of what Superdry is all about, we are also focusing hard on our four key product attributes - design detail; quality obsession; innovation; and affordability. More about the detail of our strategic plan, together with our latest business and financial results, can be found on our corporate website www.supergroup.co.uk.
We aspire to be a great place to work and strive every day to make every Superdry store and office location a friendly community with a family feel, with fantastic training and development, and roles that are compelling, stretching and interesting. more »
Superdry was launched in the UK in 2003 following an inspirational trip by our founders to Tokyo, and is famous for designing and producing quality garments inspired by fusing iconic vintage Americana and high-impact Japanese graphic imagery with a British twist. Our products are characterised by quality fabrics with authentic vintage washes, unique detailing, world-leading hand-drawn graphics, and tailored fits with diverse styling. As we continue to develop the breadth and nature of our product ranges, we increasingly appeal to a broader group of customers, aspirational people who want to feel amazing in what they wear and appreciate style, quality and attention to detail.
We operate a fast-growing multi-channel business through a combination of standalone stores, franchised and licensed stores, concessions, ecommerce, wholesale and distributors. We are growing fastest outside of the UK and our international business is going from strength to strength. We now own and operate stores in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the USA, with franchised stores in many more countries. We have nearly 600 points of sale in over 45 different countries and are adding to this at a rate of over 50 new locations annually. We have also entered a joint venture with Trendy International Group in China which will launch Superdry stores into the Chinese market.
Our global headquarters are based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK and we have satellite offices in Aarhus, Barcelona, Brussels, Hong Kong, Munich and New York, with specialist sourcing offices in Istanbul and New Delhi with another due to open in early 2018 in Hong Kong. Our biggest growth area is online, where we operate ecommerce websites in over 20 different languages and ship to almost every country in the world.
Our ambition for growth is summarised by our strategic plan which will provide opportunities to drive significant increases in revenue. Our plan focuses on three key areas - building a global lifestyle brand; driving awareness of the breadth of the Superdry range; and building a broad cross-channel relationship with customers. It’s supported by the four key pillars of Embed, Enable, Extend and Execute, which define exactly how we will go about achieving our aims. As our product is at the very heart of what Superdry is all about, we are also focusing hard on our four key product attributes - design detail; quality obsession; innovation; and affordability. More about the detail of our strategic plan, together with our latest business and financial results, can be found on our corporate website www.supergroup.co.uk.
We aspire to be a great place to work and strive every day to make every Superdry store and office location a friendly community with a family feel, with fantastic training and development, and roles that are compelling, stretching and interesting. more »
15.
Schuh
Headquartered in 1 Neilson Square
Deans Industrial Estate
Livingston
EH54 8RQ
Retail
1,001 to 5,000 employees
Back in 1981 schuh opened its first store in the North Bridge Arcade, Edinburgh. Since then schuh has grown significantly and now has a retail network of schuh stores spanning over mainland UK and ROI
Today schuh still operates under its original philosophy: To provide aspirational but accessible fashion footwear, sold in a unique and exciting retail environment at prices which represent value for money and sold by friendly, knowledgeable staff.
schuh is at the leading edge of the UK fashion footwear industry and is widely recognised as one of the most innovative independent footwear retailers, not only on the high street but online too. With over 100 brands in stock schuh has something for everyone with a passion for fashion footwear. more »
Today schuh still operates under its original philosophy: To provide aspirational but accessible fashion footwear, sold in a unique and exciting retail environment at prices which represent value for money and sold by friendly, knowledgeable staff.
schuh is at the leading edge of the UK fashion footwear industry and is widely recognised as one of the most innovative independent footwear retailers, not only on the high street but online too. With over 100 brands in stock schuh has something for everyone with a passion for fashion footwear. more »
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