Analysis: How will retail react to Amazon’s pay hike?
Amazon’s move to bump up the minimum wage for staff in its warehouse has placed the spotlight firmly on its retail rivals.
The online titan will pay all of its full-time, part-time, agency-hired and seasonal employees in the UK £9.50 per hour from next month. Those working in distribution centres in London will receive £10.50 per hour.
Amazon said the move will result in pay hikes for 37,000 employees – and the pressure could now be on fellow retailers to increase pay in a similar fashion.
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