Younger retail workers struggling despite wider wellbeing recovery
Retail workers aged 25 to 44 continue to face the greatest challenges with stress and anxiety, despite overall levels of staff wellbeing in the industry stabilising this year, Retail Week can reveal.
The latest Retail People Index data, shared with Retail Week, found that while overall wellbeing in the sector remained relatively stable between April and June 2026, nearly 50% of those 44 and under working in retail are considering leaving their jobs.
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