Helping clients for more than 30 years
Projects and Case Studies
Finding the right recruitment partner is essential for retailers who need to hire quickly, consistently and with absolute confidence. Whether you’re opening new stores, expanding into the UK market, building specialist functions or delivering large‑scale seasonal campaigns, the ability to attract and secure high‑quality talent can determine the success of your entire operation. At RHR, we combine deep retail expertise with proven project delivery to support businesses of every size - from global brands to fast‑growing independents. Our recruitment projects are designed around your commercial goals, ensuring you receive a tailored, efficient and fully managed solution that reduces pressure on your internal teams. From volume hiring and executive search to international expansion and function build‑outs, our case studies demonstrate how we partner with retailers to solve complex hiring challenges and deliver results that strengthen performance, customer experience and long‑term growth.
Volume Recruitment
ARSENAL FC
RHR successfully delivered a number of large‑scale recruitment campaigns for Arsenal Football Club, supporting the hiring of approximately 200 Casual Matchday Retail Assistants and 50 Casual Tour & Museum Hosts on an annual basis. Our structured, high‑volume approach ensured consistent quality, efficient processing and a seamless candidate experience.
UK Market Entry
AMERICAN EAGLE
Entering the UK market can be challenging for international retailers without an established HR or recruitment function. RHR supported global brands by managing attraction, assessment, compliance and offer processes end‑to‑end, ensuring they could build strong, capable teams quickly and confidently during expansion.
Airport Recruitment
WORLD DUTY FREE
RHR partnered with World Duty Free to deliver a seasonal recruitment campaign across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Birmingham airports. We hired 150 customer‑facing employees, providing a streamlined process that balanced security requirements, high footfall demands and the fast‑paced nature of airport retail.
International Vacancies
HANTEC MARKETS
Supporting Hantec Markets’ international growth required a recruitment partner with deep sector knowledge and global reach. RHR delivered a relationship‑led hiring strategy across multiple jurisdictions, identifying specialist financial services talent and ensuring compliance within highly regulated markets.
Growing a Function
JAZWARES
Some projects require building entire functions rather than filling individual roles. RHR supported a global manufacturer and distributor to develop its planning function, delivering a long‑term talent strategy, structured workforce planning and consistent hiring processes to strengthen operational capability.
Executive Search
PHOEBE PHILO
Launching a luxury fashion maison demands exceptional leadership and technical expertise. RHR partnered with Phoebe Philo to appoint a Technology Director, identifying senior talent capable of supporting digital commerce, operational infrastructure and global expansion during a high‑profile brand launch.