Retail workforce

Edinburgh’s workers are the most productive in Scotland, generating £27,600 a year each – the second highest figure in the UK.

In the retail sector, labour productivity in the Lothians is £21,000 compared to £19,000 for Scotland as a whole.

The retail industry employs 56,000 people across Edinburgh City Region and generates around £760m for the local economy.

According to the Hudson Scotland Salary Survey 2006, permanent salaries for retail managers range from £12,000 to £40,000.