All articles by the Retail Trust – Page 7
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GuidanceUnderstanding cholesterol
Cholesterol is something which everyone has as it is produced naturally and is needed to help keep us healthy. However, if unhealthy levels of cholesterol are allowed to develop these can lead to serious health issues.
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GuidanceRaising responsible teenagers
Raising your teenager to become a responsible, independent and happy adult is an ongoing process but here are some things that you can do to help ease the journey.
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InformationNavigating the multigenerational workplace
An ageing population means that employers are increasingly working with an older workforce while also supporting employees at the start of their careers. A number of things need considering when navigating this new face of work.
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GuidanceDevelopmental stages series: raising infants
Welcoming a new baby into your family is exciting but it can also be exhausting! Infants, from birth to age one, require a lot of attention and it can be difficult to know what to do every step of the way. Here are some tips to help you adjust to life with your new baby.
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GuidanceDevelopmental stages series: raising toddlers
Raising a toddler can be tiring and at times, frustrating. But it’s also a very special stage in your life and your child’s. These tips will help ease the journey from babyhood to starting school.
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GuidanceDevelopmental stages series: starting primary school
By the time your child enters school, they’ve developed enough independence and understanding to enable them to cope away from their parents for a certain length of time. These tips will enable you to support your child as they start primary school.
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GuidanceDevelopmental stages series: starting secondary school
Secondary school is a time in every young person’s life full of possibilities, plans, hopes and goals. But anxieties and stresses can also take a toll. These tips will help you support your child during these school years.
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GuidanceDevelopmental stages series: raising tweens (10-12 year olds)
The term ‘tween’ refers to young people aged ten to twelve who are between childhood and adolescence. Tweens are often anxious about what lies ahead over the coming few years and as parents, you can help to ease that transition.
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GuidanceHelping your children to eat more healthily
Ensuring that your children eat healthily can be a real challenge. Here are some ways to make mealtimes healthier while keeping the family happy and the bank balance in check.
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InformationWorking as the head of online performance
Head of Online Performance Paula Bobbett loves her fast-paced role at Dixons Carphone and enjoys the variety the job offers. If you have great data, commercial, creative, interpersonal and digital skills, this could be the ideal role for you.
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InformationWorking as an emerging talent manager
Jonny Bevan has been working in retail since he was 16 years old, and is currently the Emerging Talent Manager at Dixons Carphone. Jonny reveals that this is one of the most rewarding jobs in the business because he gets a chance to recruit our future retail leaders and watch them develop in their roles.
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InformationWorking as an ecommerce visual merchandising manager
Ecommerce Visual Merchandising Manager Elinor desribes why it is important to be customer-obsessed. Retail is a growing sector for ecommerce, and this role is a great way to drive revenue while looking at the bigger picture.
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InformationWorking as a product designer
Product Designer Christina works in the digital team at New Look. Christina highlights how significant continued learning is for an exciting and ever-changing career in the digital space.
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InformationWorking as a product manager for mobile apps
Product Manager Szilvia manages the mobile apps at New Look. Szilvia explains that if you are a go-getter with superb organisation skills, and you love both fashion and digital, this is the ideal job for you.
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InformationEight steps to boost your credit rating
People with a poor credit score may find it difficult to access financial products such as loans, mortgages or credit cards, and might find that services are more expensive. Here are eight steps you can take to boost your credit rating.
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InformationWorking as a senior social media, content and PR manager
With over 14 years of experience in brand marketing, Katie Gritt tells us about her role at The Entertainer. The essential skills needed for a senior social media, content and PR manager include creativity, flexibility, and the courage to try new ideas and technology.
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InformationWorking as an online trading manager
Online Trading Manager Scott talks about his role at The Entertainer. The key skills and attributes required for this job include excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with other departments.
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InformationWorking as a retail marketing manager
With a fun and rewarding role at The Entertainer, Retail Marketing Manager Mark advises on never giving up on an opportunity. Key attributes for this job include enthusiasm, motivation, and excellent project management skills.
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InformationWorking as a regional manager
From starting her retail career delivering newspapers, Camelia is now Regional Manager at Paul Smith Retail covering the UK, Copenhagen and Australia.
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InformationWorking as a merchandising manager
Dan tells us about his role as Merchandising Manager at Paul Smith Retail. Some of the key skills and attributes for this job include being methodical, analytical and seeing the world from other people’s perspective.