Retail Sector Sees 3.5% Wage Increase: What Does This Mean for You?
Utrecht, dinsdag, 17 juni 2025.
From July 2025, employees in the Non-Food retail sector will receive a substantial wage increase of 3.5%. This collective labour agreement (CLA), negotiated by trade unions and employer organisations, is designed to maintain workers’ purchasing power. The increase applies to all salary scales and employees across different pay grades. Notably, the new CLA will remain in effect until 30 June 2027, providing employees with considerable job security. The wage rise follows a period of economic challenges and reflects trade unions’ efforts to protect retail workers’ interests.
Wage Increase in Detail
The collective labour agreement for the Non-Food retail sector has agreed on a 3.5 percent wage increase, set to take effect from 1 July 2025 [1][2]. This increase applies to all salary scales and employees across different pay grades [1]. Trade unions emphasise that this wage rise is essential to protect retail workers’ purchasing power [2].
Collective Labour Agreement Terms
The new CLA will remain in force until 30 June 2027, offering employees a significant degree of job security [3]. Interestingly, the CLA negotiations leave room for future adjustments, taking into account economic conditions [2].
Background of the Wage Increase
Bert Kasper, Chair of FNV Trade, stated: ‘We are pleased to have secured this wage increase for our members in the non-food retail sector’ [3]. The increase comes at a time when the retail sector is adapting to changing economic circumstances [GPT].