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Links and sources
This contains direct links to all the materials used to compile this sector. More in-depth and detailed information can be found in the source materials as only key points have been extracted. In addition, websites and further sources which may be of interest have been included.
- Harris, F. and Church, C. (2002) An Assessment of Skills Needs in Retail and Related Industries (Skills Dialogue 8). Nottingham: DfES.
- IER (2003) Skills in England 2002 (Volume 1). Coventry: LSC.
- Retail e-commerce task force (2001) Destination Retail: A Retail Survey of Young People's Attitudes Towards a Career in Retailing. London: Skills Foresight.
Available online on the Foresight website under ‘retail’. - Skillsmart (2002) Skillsmart Business Plan 2002-2004 – Executive Summary. London: Skillsmart Retail Ltd.
- Usdaw (2003) ‘Closing the Gap on Men and Women’s Pay', Network Journal 02. Manchester: The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers.
- Wilson, R., Homenidou, K. and Dickerson, A. (2004) Working Futures: New Projections of Occupational Employment by Sector and Region 2002-2012 (National Report). Nottingham: SSDA/DfES.
Useful websites and information on careers in the sector
This is the Sector Skills Council for retail. Currently, Skillsmart is developing its research aims and its website has only limited information on future trends and developments in the sector.
Prospects: the UK graduate careers website
The section of the Prospects website entitled 'Retail' details the past, present and future issues of the sector, lists key roles and occupations as well as case studies and further contacts for the sector.
A number of universities have close links with the retail sector and undertake research into the sector. These include:
- Retail Enterprise Network, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Institute for Retail Studies, University of Stirling
Careersbox is a national careers film library which is free to access. Click here to see films of real people doing real jobs in retail.
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