Topshop has around 500 shops worldwide, with at least 300 based in the UK. It also offers online delivery and boasts millions of followers on social media.
This makes the retailer one of the most popular fashion brands out there – and it caters for both men and women.
So have you ever wondered what it’s like working in a multinational fashion retailer?
Daily Star Online spoke to an ex-employee, who wants to remain anonymous, who worked in branches in London and Norwich.
From the words they dread hearing the most to the biggest perks in the company, here the Topshop worker reveals seven employee secrets.
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1. It's like a fashion show
It's a big no-no to come in looking scruffy.
You’re selling the brand, so have to make sure your outfit is always on point.
2. The swimwear section is a pain to work in
You've heard about getting your knickers in a twist, but what about your cossies.
I swear bikini strings somehow manage to self-knot – what a nightmare!
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3. You soon learn who your real friends are
There are plenty of perks of the job, including getting money off clothes.
Suddenly, everyone becomes your best friend when they find out you get 25% staff discount for family and friends. Not awkward at all.
4. If you're short, work can be tough
You dread the words “can you get that off the mannequin for me?” (Especially when you’re 5ft).
And don't even start about getting items down from the top shelves.
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5. Carrying clothes is trickier than it looks
You’ll be surprised how much items actually weigh.
Clothes are heavy. Walking from the fitting rooms to the shop floor with 10 tops, 2 pairs of jeans and 4 skirts is a full on workout.
6. Keeping up with fashion trends is a doddle
And getting first dibs on Topshop clothes is the biggest perk of the job
7. Everyone loves a sale… apart from retail workers
When clothes are discounted, it can be pretty frantic.
And suddenly everyone’s got a job to do when you need help sorting out the sale rail.
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