New online retailer to create 50 new jobs

NEW online value retailer HI Group is set to launch an ecommerce platform HiHouse.co.uk, creating more than 50 jobs across its central Manchester headquarters and Trafford Park distribution centre.

Supported by an international supply chain, HiHouse will initially focus on four key categories –  household, toiletries, pet and baby care. Shoppers can browse upwards of 1,000 branded items or select one of HiHouse’s shopping lists.
 
Managing director Mukesh Karsan said: “We’ve put together simple bundles for customers to choose from. You can either buy the whole bundle or edit it as much as you like. And, if you need household items on a regular basis, you can have your favourite items delivered on a monthly basis.”

The growing team consists of marketing, content, buying, operations and customer service departments, sourcing employee expertise from ao.com, National Union of Students and Pets at Home.
 
Alex Butcher, marketing campaign manager said: “It’s great to be supporting the local job market. There is so much talent out there in Manchester so to be harnessing it for a new venture is exciting.”