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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Total online retailing values increased by 46.1% in 2020 when compared with 2019, the highest annual growth reported since 2008.

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Joules Sales Assistant - Center Parcs Elveden (N118771)
Closing Date:
19th June 2026
Salary:
£8.28 - £12.71 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Nr Thetford, Suffolk
Employer description oules has been creating time-off clothing since 1989. Season after season we bring newness, colour and distinctly British style. Reimagining classic layering pieces in an authentically Joules way, we deliver exceptional lasting quality and...
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Joules Sales Assistant - Bury St Edmunds (N119017)
Closing Date:
6th July 2026
Salary:
£8.28 - £12.71 per hour
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description Joules started nearly three decades ago, when Tom Joule started selling country clothing at equestrian and outdoor events. One typically rainy afternoon, Tom came to the realisation that the clothing available didn't reflect his customers'...
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Short-term Temporary Team Member - Next Ipswich (N119462)
Closing Date:
23rd June 2026
Salary:
£8.28 - £12.71 per hour
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Retail is where customers meet NEXT. Step into any of our stores and you’ll find energy, variety and opportunity. No two days are the same. It’s fast-paced, full of growth and all about our brilliant collaborative team. From outlets to ful...
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Team Member - Next Ipswich (N119463)
Closing Date:
1st August 2026
Salary:
£8.28 - £12.71 per hour
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Retail is where customers meet NEXT. Step into any of our stores and you’ll find energy, variety and opportunity. No two days are the same. It’s fast-paced, full of growth and all about our brilliant collaborative team. From outlets to ful...
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Sales Assistant - Topps Tiles
Closing Date:
3rd July 2026
Salary:
Up to £6,627.50 plus OTE of £7,500
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description Topps Tiles is the UK’s number one tile retailer, renowned for our extensive range of high-quality tiles and exceptional customer service. With over 300 stores nationwide and a team of 1,600 dedicated experts, we’re more than just a busine...
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Part time Beauty Coach - Clarins
Closing Date:
3rd July 2026
Salary:
TBC
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description A B-Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose "making life more beautiful, passin...
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