Working in large food retailers in France and the USA: The key role of institutions

• Published in: Work, employment and society Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 588 - 605
• Main Authors: Askenazy, Philippe, Berry, Jean-Baptiste, Carré, Françoise, Prunier-Poulmaire, Sophie, Tilly, Chris
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE Publications (UK and US) 2012
• Subjects: Economics and Finance; Humanities and Social Sciences; Job quality; Retail; Cashiers; Sector; Societal effect; Labour market; Entry level jobs; Labour process; Wages

Despite numerous similarities between the food retail sectors of France and the USA, there are significant contrasts in the jobs, and in particular the modal job, cashier. Notably, there are differences in pay, productivity and physical working position. Using the concept of 'national-sectoral...