Does Holt Renfrew pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Holt Renfrew employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Holt Renfrew. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Holt Renfrew?

69% of Holt Renfrew employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Holt Renfrew 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Holt Renfrew?

Sales Associate (195) , Beauty Advisor (41) , Sales Manager (25) , Retail Sales Associate (19) , Manager (15) , Sales (14) , Visual Merchandiser (13) , Designated Beauty Advisor (10) , Assistant Buyer (9) , Personal Shopper Assistant (9) , Buyer (8) , Coordinator (8) , Stock Associate (8) , Associate (7) , Marketing Coordinator (7)

What are the pros of working at Holt Renfrew according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefit and discount." ((in 71 reviews)); "Great people and discounts." ((in 48 reviews)); "Most coworkers are great and fun to work with too." ((in 22 reviews)); "Good commission if you were full time" ((in 17 reviews)); "Discount and benefits are good" ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Holt Renfrew according to real employee reviews?

"This once treasured brand is in the hands of poor management and it's only a matter of time before their mis" ((in 85 reviews)); "low pay compared to the work and effort" ((in 36 reviews)); "the managers are rude and do not care about personal life" ((in 30 reviews)); "very tiresome and Long Hours" ((in 19 reviews)); "horrible culture, do not promote from within" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Holt Renfrew redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Holt Renfrew redundancy and their outlook for job security at Holt Renfrew in 2026.

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Holt Renfrew Reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(852 total reviews)

Franco Savastano

100% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Culture and values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

Holt Renfrew has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 852 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Holt Renfrew employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

852 reviews

5.0

24 June 2026

Supportive environment, but bonuses could improve

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-Great work environment, very collaborative and supportive -Great location in Yorkville

Cons

- Bonuses are lower than average - Technology and ways of working can be a bit outdated

4.0

3 May 2026

Good pay and incentives, but high turnover and pressure

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Good pay and comission, good incentives/freebies - Good chance of getting promoted because managers get a bonus if they promote someone, you just have to be a kiss up and be an over achiever

Cons

- Not even worth getting promoted though because pressure becomes 1000x worse, I've seen a handful of employees demote themselves back down to sales associate because the expectations were too high - Unrealistic sales expectations from corporate and feedback for sales tactics, merchandising, or productivity issues do not get implemented (How do you expect us to sell if the way you tell us to display our product causes damage to the merchandise) - High turnover rate for management, I had 2 different managers and 5 different assistant managers within <2 years of working there - Minimal associates on the salesfloor due to dwindling scheduling budget, causing theft, angry customers, and missed sales, due to not enough associates to help customers, but then it's our fault

5.0

23 Apr 2026

Great place to grow in luxury retail with strong team culture and core values.

Office services coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great exposure and networking opportunities, with solid growth potential, good work-life balance, and employee discounts. Additionally, there is a strong focus on inclusion and creating a welcoming environment where employees feel respected and valued.

Cons

Working at Holt Renfrew can be quite fast-paced as times, with high target expectations that can feel demanding, but it helps build strong sales skills, confidence, and resilience in a luxury retail environment.

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