Free COVID-19 Online Courses for Retailers and Retail Workers
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
With the gradual ease of restrictions and as we return to work, we now have a new normal as COVID-19 will be here for sometime. Businesses across all sectors must adapt and health and safety arrangements will need to be reviewed. With this in mind and as part of the Return to Work Safely Protocol we
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The Future of the Retail Worker
Wednesday, 08 July 2020
The retail sector will change more in the next 50 years than it has in the past century according to experts. New technological innovation is driving this movement with online stores, checkouts that can be done on your mobile phone, and apps that instantly shop—curated styles from all your favourite bloggers and influencers. The typical customer retailers face today is constantly connected, well aware
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New Course – Covid19 Guide for the Lead Worker Representative
Saturday, 04 July 2020
To help you protect yourself and those around you from coronavirus, we are offering our new course – Covid-19 Guide for the Lead Worker Representative FREE of charge. We know that it is a difficult time with a lot of uncertainty that is why we want to help you to be confident in the actions
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
