Work reassessment: making retail attractive again 🚀

In this episode of The IADS Retail Park 🎙️, Maya and Christine Montard (Head of Markets and Events, IADS) explore the seismic shifts transforming retail employment. They reveal findings from IADS’s 2021 research, showing why stores face unprecedented staff shortages and why traditional retail roles are evolving into new hybrid positions like “mini-marketers.” 🛍️💻 Hear real-world stories from Target, Neiman Marcus, Apple, and El Corte Inglés as we discuss innovative pay, flexible work, creative perks, and how to engage Millennials and Gen Z. From wellness benefits to meaningful company culture, discover what it takes to make retail a rewarding career again. ✨ Whether you’re in HR, operations, or leadership, tune in for actionable tips and a glimpse at retail’s future of work! For more insights and updates, follow us on LinkedIn at International Association of Department Stores - IADS, check out our Substack, visit our website at www.iads.org for additional resources, and learn more here! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iads.substack.com/subscribe