Almost 125,000 UK retail jobs lost so far this year, study estimates

Research group says high street chains account for more than 92,900 of the job lossesNearly 125,000 retail jobs have been lost in the UK in the first eight months of this year, according to a fresh estimate, as major chains including Debenhams, Marks & Spencer joined independents in shutting stores.As many as 13,867 shops have closed permanently, including thousands of small stores employing 32,598, the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) said.Pizza Express – 1,100 jobs
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