Why study Retail?

The retail industry can provide students with a career path that leads to higher executive levels within the retail industry.  Students can gain skills in operating retail equipment, stock control, customer service and selling skills.

Working in the retail industry involves:

•          customer service

•          stock control

•          teamwork

•          designing and creating displays

•          using cash registers, scanners, computers, telephones   

Samples of occupations students can aim for in the retail industry:

•          buyer

•          customer service assistant

•          merchandise

•          sales person

•          stock controller

•          visual merchandiser