Store numbers fell for the first time in three years in the second quarter of 2012 according to the BRC-Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor. Retail Week takes a closer look at the numbers.

88

fewer stores

1.8%

Increase in full time employment year-on-year

13,170

More full time jobs in retail year-on-year

7

Consecutive months of employment growth

4%

of retailers expect to decrease staffing numbers

83%

of retailers expect to keep staffing numbers the same

*figures taken from a sample of retailers which represent 50% of UK retail turnover

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