Retail & Leisure

No other sector is so relentlessly exposed to innovation as retail. So how do you find the talent that ensures your business keeps moving forward? Someone who not only embraces change. But thrives on it? The answer, we believe, lies not in IQ but in EQ. Sound instincts. Considered insights. Consumer empathy. People who truly understand people.

From a major fashion chain to an online disruptor, from the latest digital market place to a high-street restaurant brand – and for almost everything in between – our expertise and network runs deep. It is this depth that enables us to find the candidate who exactly fits your needs.

Why not start a conversation today which will lead to your search solution?

Sector expert

Nicola Wensley is Managing Director, London. Nicola has a superb track record in recruitment, specialising in the retail / e-commerce sector.

Sector expert

Wayne Mabbott is a member of our senior team and prior to joining Drayton had a successful career in Footwear and Apparel with Adidas and Dr Martens.

Everyone likes to think they know a little about our sector. The difference is they know a lot. Roisin Currie, CEO, Greggs plc.

The global leisure travel market is expected to reach £1.3 trillion by 2026, recovering from the pandemic downturn and driven by increased disposable income and travel demand.

Subscription services in retail and leisure, such as monthly boxes and memberships, grew by 18% in 2023, appealing to convenience-oriented consumers.

Experiential retail, which focuses on providing immersive shopping experiences, has seen a 15% increase in consumer engagement in 2023.