CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS IN EMPLOYEE RELATIONS IN FOOD RETAILING

Over the past decade considerable attention has been focused upon the changing nature of the retail food sector. While some attempts have be en made to detail the implications for employee relations, the majorit y of studies have chosen in-depth qualitative research. While all such study is to be welcomed, it is necessary to place such focused resear ch into the context of sectoral change. This article provides an overv iew of the major developments within food retailing and details their impact upon contemporary employment relations.