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    River Island Clothing Reviews

    Updated 28 Feb 2020

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    3.6
    70%
    Recommend to a Friend
    92%
    Approve of CEO
    River Island Clothing CEO Will Kernan
    Will Kernan
    12 Ratings
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    • "Fast pace can mean long hours depending on team" (in 54 reviews)

    • "Although the pay is slightly over minimum wage I don’t think the company do enough for their staff" (in 48 reviews)

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    1. "Good"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Operations Assistant in Manchester, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at River Island Clothing part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Darren the regional manager was really nice and took the time to get to know everyone, even the sales assistants

      Cons

      holidays- have to take a week off

      River Island Clothing2019-11-13

    2. "Good part time"

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      Former Employee - Sales Associate in Manchester, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at River Island Clothing part-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good management, free clothing, supportive team, younger workforce

      Cons

      Cutting back on hours so the team would be short on staff

      River Island Clothing2020-02-26
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    3. "Understanding management but not very rewarding"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Royal Leamington Spa, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at River Island Clothing part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good employee discount and interesting interview process

      Cons

      Takes a long time to receive your uniform allowance (made me wait longer than I should have) and can be very dull, especially on the men's floor

      River Island Clothing2020-02-22

    4. "Couldn't recommend this company more"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Commercial Manager in Gravesend, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at River Island Clothing full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      When part of either and small or large team you immediately gained a good team ethic. Working hard got you places. If you set a high pace, showed huge amounts of enthusiasm and was keen to learn then you succeeded in this business. I started as a 21 Year old Sales Manager and each year set myself goals to achieve, if you have high ambitions this was portrayed to the management who are keen to progress people that showed that enthusiasm. I ended up leaving as 26 year old into a new industry and left with no bad feeling with this company. If I was to go back into Retail I would 100% consider River Island. Bluewater and Thurrock Stores were the best stores that I experienced. If you showed all of the above, pay reflected this, as did mine.

      Cons

      Christmas is tough, like anywhere else, but I found Christmas tough due to long hours. This is a reflection across Retail.

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      River Island Clothing2020-02-20

    5. "Good place"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Current Employee - Area Manager in Glasgow, Scotland

      I have been working at River Island Clothing full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      People are helpful and friendly

      Cons

      Working hours lare very long

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      River Island Clothing2020-02-28

    6. "Challenging but Enjoyable"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Allocator in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at River Island Clothing full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      There are honestly many, the best of which is flexihours. This new initiative of being able to start or finish at an appropriate time demonstrates their employees come first.

      Cons

      The office is slightly remote, unlike other buying offices - so the location would be a con to some.

      River Island Clothing2020-02-10

    7. "Standard Retail"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Sales Associate in Cambridge, England

      I worked at River Island Clothing part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good team to work with Not too much pressure Quarterly uniform

      Cons

      Pay could be better Stressful at times

      River Island Clothing2020-02-09

    8. "River island"

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      Former Employee - Sales Advisor in Manchester, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at River Island Clothing part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good for a university student

      Cons

      Not a career Not enough over time Micro management

      River Island Clothing2020-02-22

    9. "Okay place to work"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Sales Assistant in Plymouth, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at River Island Clothing part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good pay and discount In store.

      Cons

      Poor communication, management would comment on my appearance and would talk down to me and be rude.

      River Island Clothing2020-02-20

    10. "Work"

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      Current Employee - Stock Replenishment in Glasgow, Scotland
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at River Island Clothing part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Understanding. Great Environment. Lovely Staff

      Cons

      Hours. Tedious. Stale. Slow. Draining

      River Island Clothing2020-02-05

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