About Retail

Retail can be described as the sale of goods for personal or household use or consumption, traditionally via shops or markets but more recently via online retailing.

In 2020, the total value of UK retail sales was £403 billion and there were 2.9 million people were employed.

Most of the larger organisations will offer some sort of graduate scheme and internal training to enable you to work your way up.

There are many different job roles that you could do from junior assistant at the beginning of your career right through to regional manager, there is plenty of scope for progression in the retail industry and you don't always need qualifications to get your foot in the door.

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Apprenticeship and Higher Education Open Event
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10th February 2026
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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re opening our doors to the next generation of apprentices, adults and higher education students! Join us on Tuesday 10th February for our Information Evening and Careers Fair, bringing together apprenticeships, adult lear...
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Volunteer Shop Assistant (Bury St Edmunds) - RSPCA
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31st December 2026
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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description Main description Our newest charity shop in Bury St Edmunds is in need of volunteers to help on a Tuesday morning, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. If you have a couple of hours to spare each week and would be interested in helping out on....
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Volunteer Shop Assistants (Stowmarket) - RSPCA
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31st December 2026
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Stowmarket, Suffolk
Employer description Main description We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work with our dedicated and hardworking team at our Stowmarket Charity Shop on Tuesday or Fridays mornings 9.30am-1.30pm, but we can work around your availability. As a shop....
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Volunteer Shop Assistants - RSPCA (Tacket St)
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31st December 2026
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Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description The RSPCA is the UK's leading animal welfare charity, they receive no funding from Government and need to raise funds through donations and retail outlets to support the work they do. The Tacket Street Charity Shop is actively seeking Volu...
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Volunteer Shop Assistants - RSPCA
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31st December 2026
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Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description The RSPCA is the UK's leading animal welfare charity, they receive no funding from Government and need to raise funds through donations and retail outlets to support the work they do. The Reynolds Road Charity Shop is actively seeking Volu...
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We recognise that if someone has been out of work or training for a while, they will need support to gain confidence and recognise the skills they already have. Our work placements are tailored to the individual, we work with the person to identify their stren...
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