How to take your business to the next level
There are a series of retail programmes for business managers, providing
opportunities to learn new skills and achieve improved performance.
The Mary Portas guide to successful retailing
This guide is a unique series of innovative master classes developed by Skillsmart Retail and the retail guru Mary Portas, covering every stage of creating and running a successful retail business. Each module has an invaluable set of hints and tips to improve the performance of retail businesses.
There are seven master classes covering topics such as business planning, buying, merchandising, marketing, selling, customer service and staff development.
Key benefits for retailers:
- Gives retailers the skills to increase turnover and profit
- Provides relevant and easily applied learning
- Suggests retailers to review their business
- New techniques to create competitive advantage
The Foundation Degree in Retailing
The Foundation Degree in Retailing is a unique and valuable higher level qualification for the retail sector which has been developed in partnership with a wide spectrum of retail employers. This qualification is for managers in store operations wishing to extend their knowledge of the retail industry. Study for the qualification is carried out part-time while at work primarily through distance learning and can be completed in two calendar years.
Key benefits for retailers:
- Gives learners the skills they need to succeed in retail management positions
- Provides learners with transferable knowledge and skills across the retail sector
- Incorporates advanced learning, leading to increases in business performance
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