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7 Employee Benefits That Can Help Your Business Increase Staff Retention

In today’s competitive hiring market, attracting top talent is only half the battle—keeping them is the real challenge. Standard benefits are no longer enough. To boost loyalty and stand out, businesses must enhance their packages with unique perks that truly resonate with employees.

September 19, 2025

📢 Hey, Retailist Roundup readers! Are your employee benefits truly setting you apart or just blending in with the basics?

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With so many businesses vying for the attention of skilled job candidates, it's becoming more important to look for ways to make your offerings more appealing by adding unique perks that not every employer does.

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In the news: Top headlines this week

Live Nation, Ticketmaster joined with ticket brokers to exploit fans, US says. The FTC is suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging they deceived artists and consumers with illegal ticket resale and pricing tactics that let brokers profit while costing consumers billions. [Reuters]

UK retail sales rise by more than expected in August, ONS says. UK retail sales climbed 0.5% in August—beating forecasts of 0.3%—as sunny weather boosted spending, though July’s growth was revised slightly lower. [Reuters]

Cracker Barrel stock falls as company reports mixed earnings after rebrand controversy. Cracker Barrel missed Q4 earnings estimates but topped revenue, with CEO Julie Masino shifting focus to enhancing the guest experience after halting rebrand plans following backlash. [CNBC]

No US stores in Forever 21’s comeback plans. Authentic Brands Group has tapped new partners to keep Forever 21 alive after its U.S. unit filed for Chapter 11 in March. Unique Brands will handle U.S. e-commerce and men’s wholesale, Mark Edwards Apparel will oversee women’s wholesale, and Kidz Concepts will manage kidswear. [Retail Dive]

Toys”R”Us to open 10 U.S. flagships by year-end; locations include... Toys“R”Us, owned by WHP Global, is expanding with Go! Retail Group, planning 10 new flagships and 20 holiday shops in the U.S. this year. The first opens Sept. 20 at Chicago Premium Outlets, with more coming in October to California and Maryland. The retailer, which already has flagships at American Dream and Mall of America, is also growing through Macy’s shop-in-shops, an airport store, and new locations for military families. [CSA]

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