Why is Investing in Skills for Young Retail Employees so Important?
Friday, 29 July 2016
by Retail Ireland
A job in the retail sector can mean a sustainable and satisfying career path with many development opportunities along the way. So why is investing in skills for young retail employees so important? Why should employers be bothered? Click here to find out more. (Here’s our favourite quote from the article:) “Retailers can be effective
- Published in Retail Training Programmes, Uncategorized
Ten Key Customer Questions That All Retailers Should Be Able To Answer
Friday, 22 July 2016
by Retail Ireland
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
- Published in General Retail
8 Useful Steps to Becoming a Leader in Retail
Friday, 15 July 2016
by Retail Ireland
Have you ever though you might like to become a leader in you current retail role? Maybe you know someone who wants to become a retail leader? Retail can be a fun, challenging, and rewarding industry to commit to. However, it is often the case that sadly, amazing talent in retail can be overlooked or
- Published in Retail Management
Why you should Invest in Employee Development
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
by Retail Ireland
As a retailer, do you think your staff feels appreciated and recognised? The vast majority of today’s workers report that they are overworked and underappreciated. Most retail employees – regardless of current position – have ambitions for a more senior level than where they currently stand. The challenge is that we are so busy keeping
- Published in Retail Training Programmes
Brexit, Brexit, Brexit…
Friday, 01 July 2016
by Retail Ireland
Unless you have been living under a stone, you will have heard all about the seemingly shocking decision the UK has made to leave the EU. So lets take a look at things one week later: The Irish Times has looked at the post-Brexit aftermath from the perspecive of four key metrics: shares, currencies, bonds
- Published in Uncategorized
What Type of Retail Manager Are You?
Friday, 24 June 2016
by Retail Ireland
While the rest of the world jumps into Brexit post-mortem debates, here’s something unrelated to lighten up today’s sombre mood. Take this 2 minute quiz to find out what type of retail manager you are. http://www.workplacesystems.com/what-type-of-retail-manager-are-you/
- Published in Retail Management
Online Sales Hindered by Inadequate Irish Broadband?
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
by Retail Ireland
Despite the fact that Ireland is home to many of the big internet companies such Ebay and Google, many of our domestic small and medium enterprises are lacking an online presence. A large proportion of potential business is being lost to international and UK retailers. (More here) According to a digital scorecard issued by the
- Published in Industry News
Prince Charles visits LyIT!
Friday, 03 June 2016
by Retail Ireland
Letterkenny Institute of Technology welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales to the campus last week and Retail Ireland Skillnet got a front row seat!! As Retail Ireland Skillnet’s main office is based at LyIT’s CoLabs (the incubation and innovation centre for the North West) this was an exceptional opportunity to get out of the office
- Published in Industry News
Apply now for Degree in Retail Management Practice!
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
by Retail Ireland
We are now accepting applications for our Degree in Retail Management Practice which will commence this September! This degree programme gives employee’s the opportunity to turn their notion of a ‘job in a shop’ into a professional retail qualification! Our work-based Degree is flexible and affordable and enables students to work full-time while gaining their
- Published in Retail Training Programmes
Social Media for Retailers. Part 2.
Friday, 20 May 2016
by Retail Ireland
Now that we know why retailers should engage in social media (click here for more), where do we start and which social media platforms are most suitable for retailers? Facebook is a great place to engage with existing customers and offer sales and promotions. With a billion people using Facebook worldwide the potential of this
- Published in Retail Infographics, Retail Innovation
