River Island to cut head office jobs amid profit struggles

River Island has launched a redundancy programme at its London head office, with job cuts expected across several departments, including buying, merchandising, and HR.
The move comes after the fashion retailer drafted in AlixPartners to help with cost-saving measures and improving profitability as the high street faces the looming prospect of tax hikes in April.
The retailer did not disclose the number of roles at risk when contacted by Drapers, or provide further details on the specific impact