How are retailers coping with the National Living Wage?

It is almost six months since the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) and the initial impact on employment and wages in the retail sector does not appear to be particularly severe. But its impact is still set to grow over time and retailers need to find long-term solutions to deal with it.

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