Multi-location perfume retailer with 200+ UK and Ireland stores
The Perfume Shop operates a physical retail network across the UK and Ireland, with ~200 head-office staff and a distribution centre in Dunstable. The company is mid-digitalization: using Oracle HCM Cloud and SAP Commerce Cloud for backend operations, now rolling out SharePoint and Viva Engage to improve internal collaboration. Active hiring (38 roles in the last 30 days) is concentrated in sales and store operations, reflecting a focus on in-store execution and roster management—a pain point the leadership team is explicitly addressing through payroll budgeting and forecasting cycles.
The Perfume Shop is a privately held fragrance retailer founded in 1992, operating over 200 locations across the UK and Ireland. The company sells designer fragrances, celebrity perfumes, aftershaves, and body products through physical stores and an online presence. Headquartered in High Wycombe with approximately 200 office-based staff and 70 distribution-centre employees, The Perfume Shop serves consumers seeking expert perfume guidance and competitive pricing. The organisation has received Living Wage Foundation recognition and Top Employer status in the UK, and supports apprenticeships and learning programmes across its workforce. Ongoing operational priorities include stock loss prevention, store performance management, and modernisation of internal systems—including a shift from paper-based files to digital workflows.
Core systems include Oracle HCM Cloud (HR), SAP Commerce Cloud (e-commerce), Oracle (data/finance), Excel, Microsoft Office suite, Google Analytics, and Adobe Photoshop. The company is actively rolling out SharePoint and Viva Engage for internal collaboration.
The Perfume Shop operates over 200 locations across the UK and Ireland, supported by a head office in High Wycombe and a distribution centre in Dunstable.
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