Retail Career Pathways
Monday, 22 June 2020
The retail industry in Ireland employs over 280,000 people, in every city, town and village, right across the country. This is more than twice that of Ireland’s second largest sector, financial services. By its very nature retail is a fast-moving industry as organisations try to respond to customer needs and predict future trends. But if
- Published in General Retail, Retail Careers
Learn as you earn with our Part-time Degree in Retail Management Practice
Thursday, 04 June 2020
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.
- Published in Retail Degree
Retail Workers Continue their Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision
Thursday, 23 April 2020
Retail Ireland Skillnet are delighted to announce that we have been able to continue delivering learning to Apprentices enrolled on the Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision amidst the challenges presented by COVID-19. Over the last four weeks, we have moved all scheduled modules to 100% online delivery, and it is a move that has been warmly
- Published in Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision, General Retail, Industry News
Student Testimonials
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
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
- Published in Retail Degree, Retail Management, Retail Training Programmes
Helpful Resources for the Retail Industry – Covid 19
Saturday, 18 April 2020
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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COVID-19 Notice
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Retail Ireland Skillnet is fully supportive of the Government’s efforts to effectively address and limit the spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard the protection of public health and that of our stakeholders. The Retail Ireland Skillnet management team are continuing to work and are available to discuss any queries that your businesses or employees have
Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision Officially Launches
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
The future of retail training is here…The Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision has been officially launched by Retail Ireland Skillnet, the Ibec group that develops and delivers training and education programmes for those employed in the retail sector. Over the last three years, the team here at Retail Ireland Skillnet have been working on the design
10 Facts from the Retail Ireland Christmas Monitor 2018
Thursday, 06 December 2018
This week Retail Ireland launched the Retail Ireland Christmas Monitor 2018, which contains analysis of the latest retail sales trends and key statistics in advance of this year’s festive trading period. The monitor looks at different aspects of retail trade and the gives insight to the wider economic conditions impacting the retail sector. Here are the top
- Published in General Retail, Industry News, Uncategorised
As part of a government initiative, Retail Ireland Skillnet is offering retailers and individuals who want to develop their digital marketing and e-commerce skills an opportunity to enrol in a Level 5 Retail Digital Marketing eLearning Course for free. The course is designed to equip learners with the confidence and skills to talk and engage with digital marketing practices.
Free Digital Marketing Online Course..Enrol Today!
Thursday, 04 October 2018
90% want improved customer service
Monday, 02 July 2018
The results are in from a recent poll conducted on Retail Ireland Skillnet Facebook page, where we asked our followers if they felt retailers could improve their customer service standards? The poll ended with a resounding 90% of voters backing the need for change in retailer’s customer service standards. The question is where do retailers
- Published in General Retail, Leadership, Retail Training Programmes
