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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Christmas Sales Assistant - Flying Tiger
Closing Date:
17th November 2025
Location:
Norwich - Castle Mall
With Christmas around the corner, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and flexible team players to join us for the festive period.
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Store Assistant
Closing Date:
30th November 2025
Salary:
£13.02-£13.95 per hour
Location:
Norwich, Hall Road
At Aldi, you'll never find yourself bored and twiddling your thumbs on the till as a Store Assistant. In fact, time will fly by.
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Store Team Member - Home Bargains
Closing Date:
2nd December 2025
Salary:
£12.21 to £12.50 per hour
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
At Home Bargains, we believe in creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers, and it all starts with our dedicated Store Team Members. As an essential part of the Home Bargains community, you'll be the first smiling face our customers see, pro...
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Work Experience
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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Plumbing Supplies Apprentice - Plumbase
Closing Date:
25th November 2025
Salary:
£7.95ph rising to £8.75ph after 6 months and living wage after 12 months
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description Plumbase is the UK's largest local plumbing supplier, catering to both trade customers and the general public. They are a national plumbers’ merchant that supplies a wide range of products including heating, plumbing, bathrooms, showers,....
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Retail Assistant - Iceland
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
8th August 2025
Salary:
£11.20 - £12.27 per hour
Location:
Dereham, Norfolk
We are now recruiting for a Retail Assistant to join our supportive Iceland family. As a Retail Assistant, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion and will contribute to our ongoing success.
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