In the fast-paced world of retail, employee turnover is a fact of life. However, the departure of an employee extends beyond just an empty spot on the scheduling board. The ripple effects impact sale, team dynamics, customer service, and long-term strategic goals. This blog post explores the multifaceted cost of employee turnover in retail, shedding […]
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision Graduates. It was truly a joy to award 62 graduates with their Advanced Level 6 Certificates in Retail Supervision on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. The esteemed event was held at the Athlone Springs Hotel in Athlone and was attended by hundreds of individuals who gathered
Congratulations to the 42 retail employees who are taking their retail careers to the next level with their Level 7 Degree in Retail Management Practice qualification. The Level 7 Degree in Retail Management Practice graduation ceremony took place today, Thursday 2nd November 2023, at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Letterkenny. The event was attended
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Edel Duffy, Capability Manager at Boots Ireland as the Chair of the Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision Consortium Steering Group. Edel is a highly experienced HR professional with over 20 years’ experience within the retail industry. She is passionate about developing people and creating a talent pipeline for
Are you a current or aspiring retail manager? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, then our part-time degree in Retail Management Practice is for you.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY… Ready to take the next step in your retail career? Then follow in the footsteps of some of our past students who chose a Part-time Degree in Retail Management Practice as the next step in their retail career. When asked what would your message be to anyone thinking of starting this
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The COVID-19 crisis is presenting immediate challenges for businesses. To help and support our retailers through this challenging time, we have provided a list of some useful resources Posters and signs for your business The Department of Health has developed public health information posters, booklets & social distancing graphics to display in your business. Public
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On Monday 13th November 2017, Woodies staff from all over Ireland came together at the Westbury Hotel on Grafton Street for a special awards ceremony. 176 staff members were awarded Level 5 certificates in Retail Ireland Skillnet Retail Customer Service, achieved through work-based-training in their own stores. Damien Richards, CEO of Woodies was in attendance
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Today is yet another proud day for Retail Ireland Skillnet – Graduation!! 55 of our students will graduate later today from the Letterkenny Institute of Technology with their Degree in Retail Management! 43 will achieve their Level 7 Degree whilst a further 12 will be awarded their Honours Degree (Level 8). We would like to
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Our sixth annual Retail Study Tour was recently held on 27th and& 28th of September where London’s top retailers opened up their doors to deliver an inspiring and insightful experience for our attendees. The focus this year was on ‘Digital Innovation in Retail’, with an aim to shed light on how the most modern retails in
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September at Retail Ireland Skillnet can only mean one thing = Retail Degree time! This year we welcomed 55 new students on board our Degree in Retail Management Practice. All students have been equipped with the tools and information required to get started and have now entered the world of work-based learning and education! This
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Today’s shoppers know what they want and they know how and where to get it. Retailers who answer customers’ questions with throwaway responses such as: “that’s not my department,” “have you tried the website” and “I can’t help you”, will simply drive shoppers to take their business elsewhere! The team at www.internetretailing.net have listed ten
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