Compensation & HR Consulting for the Retail Industry
Why Retail Needs Strategic Compensation Plans
The retail sector is primarily driven by competition and consumer demands – from product prices to employee wages to marketing campaigns.
Retailers not only need to develop viable compensation plans that will make their company more appealing to job seekers, but also need to address the high turnover inherent in parts of the industry.
Well-designed, strategic compensation strategies provide the basis for efficient operations and a flexible approach in an ever-changing landscape.
Key Retail Sector Trends & Insights
The retail industry has achieved consistent growth, which VerticalIQ projects will continue. The rise of “buy now, pay later” financing has facilitated consumers purchases, both large and small. However, tariffs, inflation, and economic uncertainty may pose challenges, as some consumers may hold off on spending.

Employment in the retail space is highly cyclical, with many firms staffing up to meet end-of-year holiday spending. However, total employment has remained flat, with e-commerce and self-service kiosks potentially offsetting the need to hire more employees, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Role of the Compensation Consultant for Retail Companies
Our compensation consultants have extensive experience in conducting market analyses to ensure that clients maintain parity with the market and offer competitive pay packages to their retail employees.
Are competitive and informed by market data.
Attract talent and retain key positions.
Drive sales, promote a “pay-for-performance” philosophy, and align compensation with the business’s cash flow.
Align each employee’s contributions towards the corporate strategic plan/vision.
Our Retail Compensation & HR Consulting Services
Talent Retention & Attraction
Compensation Program Development
- Base salary administration
- Salary structure design
- Staff compensation studies
- Competency model development
Compensation Program Management
Human Resource Advisory
- Consulting on HR matters
such as M&A transactions, benefits, DE&I, payroll services, etc.
Our Compensation Consulting Team
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