West Midlands

The West Midlands is the heart of England and the country's second most populous county. With Birmingham's establishment as a central hub in the national rail network, the county flourished into an important commercial and industrial centre, capitalising on the abundant resources and trades of the surrounding counties. The West Midland's distinguished industrial presence is not without the foil of itsdistinguished cultural presence. Today, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra continues to perform fantastic pieces in the Symphony Hall. The National Exhibition Centre now provides 200,000 sq metres of space and hosts upwards of 180 exhibitions a year. From timeless natural sights, to modern shopping the West Midlands has something for everyone.

Major Retail employment areas in the West Midlands

  • Birmingham
  • Coventry
  • Wolverhampton
  • Dudley
  • Walsall
  • West Bromwich
  • Solihull

Head offices in the West Midlands

  • Claire's Accessories: Unit 4, Bromford Gate, Bromford Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8DW
  • D&A Opticians: 50 Rocky Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5RQ
  • Intersport UK: Cranmore Place, Cranmore Drive, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4RZ
  • LLoyds Pharmacy: Sapphire Court, Walsgrave Triangle, Coventry, CV2 2TX
  • One Stop: Apex Road, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7TS
  • Poundland: Wellmans Road, Willenhall, WV13 2QT

Approximate numbers of retail jobs in the West Midlands

Estimated total retail jobs in the West Midlands
190000
Estimated retail management jobs in the West Midlands
25000
Estimated total retail jobs in Birmingham
105000
Estimated total retail jobs in Coventry
32000
Estimated total retail jobs in Wolverhampton
25000
Estimated total retail jobs in Walsall
23000
Estimated total retail jobs in Dudley
17000

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