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Why people who are great at their job can fail when they get promoted

Inside Retail

And poor management certainly has a lot to answer for in the UK workplace. A staggering 82 per cent of new managers in the UK are what the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) calls “accidental managers”, according to a YouGov survey commissioned among 4,500 workers and managers in June, which has recently been published.

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Why companies are showing young employees how to manage money

Inside Retail

Managing money is a skill that transcends the boundaries of work and personal – what works well in one area applies equally well to the other. Hence why employers are increasingly looking to teach their staff – particularly younger ones – how to better manage money. What will they need to know if they are promoted?

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Aptos survey: 88% of Gen Z shoppers in UK plan to visit a physical store this Golden Quarter

Retail Focus

The report found that the majority of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more or the same on Christmas gifts compared to last year and that visiting stores during the festive period is a top priority. Aptos , a leader in unified commerce solutions, today announced the findings of its 2023 Golden Quarter Consumer Survey.

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Dusk plans expansion ahead of Christmas

Inside Retail

Our reputation as a gifting destination continued to grow beyond key gifting periods and seasonal celebrations reflecting our focus on targeted promotional activity and increased investment in gift sets.”. King said Dusk is well placed to manage inventory inflows ahead of its peak trading period.

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Navigating the unique challenges of holiday shopping in 2023

Inside Retail

The last quarter of the year typically sees retailers jump behind any promotional event as a way to entice consumers over competition. These promotional events have traditionally seen retailers shift huge amounts of stock and provided bumper sales to round off the quarter. But this shouldn’t just be a retail race to the bottom.

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How to become someone people actually want to work for

Inside Retail

Managing people is not easy. They also have different expectations of their manager and different ways of communicating. However, even with all these differences, becoming a manager that people want to work for is within our own control. Managers need to be professionally good and of good character.

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Adare Manor Launches Brand-New Retail Concept Store Designed by Kim Partridge Interiors

Retail Focus

Showcasing incredible artisans and craftsmanship from Ireland and Europe designers alongside the much-loved Adare Manor products, the new guest experience has been created following the success of the property’s online retail concept and former on-site gift store.

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