Whether you’re currently working in retail and would like to work in a different retail sector or perhaps just fancy a complete change in career, we’ve got plenty of advice on what to do next. (more…)
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2013Working in Retail: Top Tips For Shop Floor/Sales Assistants
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013Whether you’ve just started out as a retail sales assistant or you’re applying for retail jobs that allow you to work on the shop floor, you may find R-Three’s top tips particularly handy… (more…)
Online Retail Sales Grew 16% in March
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013Shoppers steered away from the bitter weather and escaped the high street to buy online, pushing e-retail sales up 16%. Retail sales on mobile devices reached +243% year-on-year. (more…)
Working in Retail: How to Deal with Difficult Customers
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013If you’ve previously (or are currently) working in retail then you’ll already know that you’ll be faced with all kinds of customers and complaints throughout your retail working life. We all know that good customer service should be a key attribute of any retail person’s skillset, but sometimes detailing with customers that are angry, impatient, intimidating or demanding can be tricky.
We’ve put together some top tips on how you can influence how customers respond to you be thinking about your own actions and responses.
Relief for the High Street as retail sales soar during February
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013According to The British Retail Consortium (BRC), retail sales soared during February, recording the fastest growth rate in more than three years. Reports suggest that the drier weather ‘coaxed shoppers’ back onto the High Street. (more…)
Applying for a job in retail? Here’s some CV advice!
Friday, February 22nd, 2013There’s no doubt that retail is an extremely fast-paced and competitive industry, which generates a significant amount of interest from eager jobseekers. As there’s probably already plenty of interest in the retail job you’ve got your eye on, you’ll need to make sure that your CV really stands out. We’ve put together some top tips on how you can create a CV that is bound to leave a great impression on your potential retail employer… (more…)
Are we heading towards a triple-dip recession?
Tuesday, January 29th, 2013Fears that Britain is heading for a “triple-dip recession” intensified last week, amongst news of a “poor Christmas for retailers” and the impact of recent weather conditions, according to The Guardian. The large drop in retail sales on Britain’s high streets seemed to take its toll on Jessops, HMV, Comet and Blockbuster, as all four businesses went into administration. (more…)
Top essential points to get across in an interview for a retail job
Friday, January 18th, 2013Even the most confident retail-brain can experience pre-interview nerves. While it’s completely normal to feel a little nervy, the more preparation you do for your interview, the more you’ll be able to illustrate why you’re the right person for the job. We’ve listed some essential points that you should always aim to communicate to an interviewer. (more…)
Consider a job in retail for the New Year
Friday, December 14th, 2012Whether you’ve started a search for a new job or you’re thinking about following an alternative career path in 2013 then why not consider a job in retail? Ideal for those who enjoy interacting with people and working hard to reach certain targets or goals, retail is a fast-paced industry that guarantees to provide you with a whole medley of benefits and will help you to acquire a unique set of skills, which will help your career develop. (more…)
How to handle the shop floor at Christmas
Friday, November 23rd, 2012As we all know, Christmas is the busiest time of year for high street stores and it’s around this time of year when it starts to get busy; stores open for longer and shoppers become more flustered as they frantically search for gift ideas as the festive season creeps even closer.
Working in retail during Christmas can be extremely rewarding, especially if your team sets incentives or promises prizes for achieving sales goals. This time of year will also put your skills to the test, which will really benefit your career and your current skill set in the long run.
If you’ve previously worked on the shop floor during Christmas then you’ll understand how demanding it can be, but for those who are yet to experience the Christmas craze, we’ve put together some top tips on how to handle the pressure on the shop floor. (more…)
What you’ll gain out of working in retail
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012Working a retail job can be incredibly rewarding, mainly because you’ll acquire a wide range of skills that employers are almost always looking for in an employee. Aside from providing you with a certain set of skills, working within retail can also give you the chance to get your career kick-started; we’ve put together a list of key skills and competencies you’re guaranteed to acquire and improve on when holding down a retail job. (more…)
UK retailers lifted by sales growth in October
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012Retail sales on the high street are finally looking up as The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed in its distributive trade survey that consumers have been spending far more in October than expected. (more…)
Tips for employers: How to advertise for and choose the perfect candidate
Monday, October 8th, 2012Searching for that perfect employee is simple – just let R-Three do all the hard work for you! Offering a full recruitment solution across the retail, fashion and sales industries, we are a retail recruitment agency dedicated to offering our clients the very best retail and sales professionals in the business.
UK retailers deem high street market sales as “disappointing”
Friday, September 14th, 2012UK retailers raised concerns on Thursday about the state of the high street, with Lord Wolfson, chief executive of Next, labeling Next’s past six weeks of sales as “disappointing.”
How to write a winning retail resume
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012Whatever your retail background or previous retail jobs and experience, you need to be able to demonstrate how you can perform in a retail environment, how you’ve contributed to your previous employers and what you can bring to the table. Overall, you need to show that you’ve got the skills, training and work ethic, which can contribute to an employer’s goals.
The key is to sell yourself in a way that makes the employer believe they may miss out if they don’t offer you an interview. Besides, if you don’t sell yourself, who else will? We’ve listed a few ways on how to write that killer retail resume… (more…)
Retail jobs: Gaining and developing retail management skills
Thursday, August 16th, 2012As with any job in retail, your retail skills are put to the test, as you are required to engage in a range of tasks and activities in order to generate sales. As a store operations manager, you are expected to have an extensive range of retail skills that cover a wide range of responsibilities. For those looking to step up into a managerial role or for those looking to develop their current retail management skills, there are a number of ways to become a better retail salesperson and, more importantly, a better retail candidate overall. (more…)
UK Retailers set to ‘boost industry’ with investment programmes
Thursday, August 9th, 2012Today marks the unveiling of new investment programmes by major retailers Nestle, Tesco and Boots, which is said to give Britain’s consumer industry a ‘boost.’
At today’s British Business Embassy meeting, several major retailers will be announcing their plans to help grow their businesses overall.
Retail jobs: customer engagement and sales progression (Pt.2)
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012Read our Retail sales jobs: customer engagement and sales progression Pt.1 blog for the first stage to progressing a sale. (more…)
Retail jobs: customer engagement and sales progression (Pt. 1)
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
If you’re in search of a retail sales job that allows you to operate and exercise your retail skills solely on the shop floor then you’ll need to ensure your sales skills are up to scratch. Not only will you be required to listen and communicate effectively with customers after greeting them in order to secure a sale, you’ll also need to be able to progress a sale without pressuring the customer and therefore losing a sale altogether! R-Three has put together a quick checklist on how to attain a customer’s interest, ensure a sale and progress a sale thereafter. (more…)
Retail News: Consumers relieved as inflation at its lowest since 2009
Thursday, July 5th, 2012A monthly survey undertaken by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed, “shop price inflation is at its lowest for two and a half years,” as overall shop price inflation has slowed to just 1.1%. (more…)
Retail News: Celebrity brands boost business for The Fragrance Shop
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012Celebrity-branded perfume ranges have attributed to The Fragrance Shop’s 23% rise in annual sales. The perfume retailer’s sales have reached a whopping £70.4 million this year and retailer already employs around 700 people.
How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 2
Friday, May 18th, 2012Read our How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 1 for the first section of this topic.
After you’ve left the customer for a couple of minutes, approach them in an assured manner. Lean towards making a personal remark (about either the person or the product they are looking at), which demands a positive response. You should do this in a conversational and casual tone; this should spark a natural conversation, which is more preferred than asking the basic “can I help you?” question. Customers often dread being asked this question, as they believe it to be quite forced and insincere, and often feel a little pressured into giving an immediate answer. (more…)
How to be a good retail salesperson – Pt. 1
Friday, May 18th, 2012Being a good salesperson is one of the fundamentals of working in retail and is exceptionally important for those working on the shop floor. The reality is; a lot of retail employees fail to realise that there are ways of improving your selling skills, and believe that “some people are just good at sales.” Although others may indeed have a certain knack for selling in a retail environment, there’s a particular strategy when it comes to approaching the customer and selling a product to the customer, in hope that they will return in the foreseeable future to purchase more.
Retail jobs: Progressing your retail career
Monday, April 30th, 2012Whether you’re looking to progress your career within retail or you’ve decided that your keen to try out a retail job, R-Three have plenty of retail opportunities to suit you. If you already have plenty of retail experience behind you it may be time to consider a retail job that offers delivers bigger responsibilities, a higher salary and the chance to further your career altogether.
Retail jobs: What would be the ideal candidate for a fashion job?
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012Fashion jobs are among the most popular retail jobs and are known to be highly competitive. Anyone involved in the fashion industry are expected to have a firm “passion for fashion” and have basic knowledge of the fashion industry as a whole. Whether you’re looking for a new fashion opportunity or you’re considering a fashion job instead of a retail job that focuses on a different sector, it’s worthwhile finding out how you can become the ideal candidate…
What would be the ideal candidate for a managerial retail job?
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012Retail managers and store operations staff are effectively the face of a retail brand and are expected to use their initiative and current retail skill set in order to complete a whole variation of tasks within their retail environment. Successful managers are able to help their staff work to their full potential, in addition to concentrating on their own performance within the environment they are managing. Does the thought of a managerial role interest you? Then find out how you can become the ideal candidate…
Jobs in retail: Retail Store Assistant Roles
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012Whether you’re looking to work for a high street chain or a small fashion boutique, retail sales and store assistant roles open up plenty of opportunity, giving you the ability to delve into every aspect of shop floor sales and develop your current retail skills.
What skills are employers looking for in their retail applicants?
Monday, February 20th, 2012As retail is such a competitive industry, it’s vital to familiarise with yourself with the key skills you may need to compete for a job in retail. Although some retail jobs will ask for a very specific set of skills, as soon as you understand the demands across the retail sector and incorporate these into your current skill set, you’ll be on your way to becoming a rather appealing retail applicant. Besides, standing out from the crowd is a must when it comes to applying for a retail job.
Why should I work in retail?
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012The retail industry employs nearly three million people in the UK, generating over £260 billion a year in sales. It’s an extremely profitable and fast-moving industry that attempts to supply customers with what they want before they even know it themselves. Many people believe that any retail job is merely shop floor-based; truth is there’s a whole medley of retail jobs that aren’t restricted to shop floor sales. (more…)
Preparing for your interview
Monday, January 23rd, 2012At R-Three, we pride ourselves in being able to help out both candidates and clients and fulfill every single retail recruitment need. We aim to provide our clients with the most suitable candidate for that specific retail job and we also aim to help our candidates as much as possible throughout the whole recruitment process. That’s why we’ve put together a short guide for candidates who are looking for a few quick and memorable interviews tips.
Retail Jobs: The January Retail Environment
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012January is one of the busiest times for retail companies and usually one of the most exciting too. Although the January sales might seem a little hectic, you can actually learn a whole variety of skills during this very busy period. Retail sales jobs, store operations jobs, luxury retail jobs and hospitality and leisure jobs are the roles that promote involvement on the shop floor; this is the best place to be during such a busy stage in the year as you can really get involved with the bustling in-store atmosphere. So, what skills could you learn during retail’s busiest periods? (more…)
Retail jobs for the New Year
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011So, you’re thinking of applying for a job in retail in preparation for the New Year. What better time to prepare for future employment then right about now? Some employers are more likely to postpone advertising their current job vacancies until the New Year in order to provide their candidates with a fresh start. Round about now, you can consider updating your CV, but also consider which retail sector may suit your skills the best. That way, you’ll be fully prepared for your new retail job just in time for January 2012.
Jobs in retail – fashion retail jobs
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Seeing as a fashion is such a broad sector, it’s sometimes hard to partner the right candidate with the right client and match the candidate’s skills with everything the client requires. Luckily for you, R-Three just so happens to offer a full recruitment solution across the fashion industry and understands that finding candidates a fashion retail job suited their skills is most important. Our expertise in the fashion sector also allows us to understand clients’ needs and find the best recruitment solution.
Jobs in retail – What retail job suits you best?
Monday, November 7th, 2011Retail is a very rewarding industry to be a part of. A retail job can provide you with a considerably broad set of skills that can be applied towards your future career. At R-Three, we can get your retail career kick-started or furthered with our beneficial retail jobs. Offering a full retail recruitment solution across the retail, luxury retail, fashion and retail sales industries, our experts have the experience and the knowledge to be able to understand your needs and inject them into a retail job that suits you perfectly.
R-Three’s Hospitality and Leisure jobs guide
Thursday, October 6th, 2011R-Three has a wealth of experience in the Hospitality and Leisure industry and is renowned for matching the perfect candidates with their suited roles within this thriving business sector. Whether you’re looking for a fast food job, luxury restaurant vacancy or even a job on a cruise liner then let R-Three cater for your every retail recruitment need.
R-Three’s Luxury Retail Jobs Guide
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011At R-Three, we operate throughout the luxury retail industry including fine fashion, beauty brands, jewellery and more. Are you hoping that one day you’ll become a Concession Manager of a luxury fashion brand or even represent a luxury jewellery store as Sales Executive? R-Three works with leading luxury brands throughout the UK and even around the globe, so if you really are considering a career within the luxury retail sector and believe your retail talent should get noticed then R-Three may just have the job for you.
R-Three’s Retail Head Office Jobs Guide
Friday, September 9th, 2011Do you have a steady yet strong retail head and strive to become the brains of a brand? Then further your retail career with R-Three’s retail head office vacancies and become a true asset to a company’s operations. You could immerse yourself within the buying and merchandising side of a retail company, or even get stuck into the technicalities or marketing strategies of a popular retail brand. Our expert Retail Head Office team specialise in buying, merchandising, marketing, designing, account managing and technical operations and will do whatever it takes to find you that ideal retail head office job you so strongly desire.
R-Three’s Marketing Jobs Guide
Monday, August 22nd, 2011Do you strive to become a Retail Marketing Manager and unlock a company’s full potential? Maybe you’re an IT whizz and hoping that an Online Marketing Managers position will crop up someday. Are you looking for a Direct Marketing Managers role and hoping to become the company’s core mechanism? Either way, R-Three will guide you towards your perfect role in the marketing industry and get your career kick-started with the aid of our specialists in Retail & Sales Management.
Step up the retail ladder with R-Three’s Store Operations jobs
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011Are you passionate about retail and the bustling, beneficial lifestyle it promotes? Do you feel like you’re ready to make that final leap towards a managerial role? Are you scared about the level of responsibility you are required to take on? Allow our experts at R-Three, specialists in Retail & Sales Management, to navigate you towards that perfect role in retail. Let us reassure you that retail is a truly fantastic sector to become a part of.
Retail Sales Jobs
Monday, June 6th, 2011Retail Sales jobs offer one of the most exhilarating and fast moving positions in the retail sector. The retail sales team are the ‘face’ of the brand and as such are vitally important for all retail stores.
Working in retail sales can be very hard work, but this sector is also one of the most rewarding when you are working with customers on a daily basis.
Our specialist retail sales team are experts in finding the very best people for some of the UK’s leading retail brands and luxury retail brands.
Retail Head Office Roles
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011There is much more to a retail jobs than working on the shop floor – much of the action goes on behind the scenes in the head offices. Jobs in retail head office are far ranging and cover all levels from general admin roles right up to Office Manager and Director level.
Working in Retail
Friday, May 6th, 2011Working in retail is often fast paced, exciting and varied. The retail industry offers great opportunities for career progression and high salaries. (more…)
