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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It is believed that the UK’s oldest store is in Boxford. Boxford Stores is believed to have been in use since the early 15th century.

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Apprentice Butcher - Diss
Closing Date:
27th June 2025
Location:
Diss, Norfolk
D.A.Browne & Son Butchers are looking for an Apprentice Butcher to join their friendly team at  the branch, to be trained through an apprenticeship programme to learn all aspects of the butchery trade.
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Stock Assistant - Aldi
Closing Date:
20th June 2025
Salary:
£12.38 per hour
Location:
Diss
It feels brilliant to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so. That’s how you’ll feel as a Stock Assistant with Aldi.
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Apprenticeship - Career Starter Stores - Aldi
Closing Date:
14th June 2025
Salary:
£8.64 per hour
Location:
Diss and Norwich
One thing's for sure as a Career Starter Apprentice in Retail you'll never be bored. Balancing theory with practical store work, you'll be expected to work hard on this one-year programme.
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Store Management Apprenticeship - Aldi
Closing Date:
14th June 2025
Salary:
£8.64 - £12.11 per hour
Location:
Diss and Norwich
One thing's for sure as a Store Management Apprentice in Retail you'll never be bored. Balancing theory with practical store work, you'll be expected to work hard on this three-year programme.
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Sales Assistant - Superdrug
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
6th June 2025
Salary:
£9.70 - £12.65 per hour
Location:
Norwich
Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? Working as a Sales Adviser in one of our stores is fun and no two days are the same. Hard work, yes, but rewarding too, with great benefits and opportunities to progress. A Sales Adviser role is ju...
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Thought about a career in HR or the Legal Sector?
I had always wanted to work in the legal sector but thought it was not possible. However, I went back to study Employment Law. After my studies I became an Employment Law /HR Paralegal and began work in the legal sector.
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