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Career check: why the point-of-sale is the best school

What does a career look like in an industry that constantly has to reinvent itself? Industry expert Daniel Samy El Menshawi looks back on 15 years of experience balanced between tradition and transformation. After an apprenticeship in textile management and a degree in International Fashion Management, El Menshawi worked in sales for various...

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Coterie & Magic New York return this fall with new buyer and customer experience programs

Coterie and Magic, the bi-annual international trade fairs for contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories from Informa Markets, are set to return to New York City this fall, offering visitors a host of new buyer and customer experience programs. Both trade fairs will take place at the Javits Convention Center once more, running from...

Retail

Athleisure brands and sportswear powerhouses boosting jobs in retail

Although it may appear that traditional retail is going through a volatile period with one reputable brand shutting its stores after another, the casual sportswear market, on the other hand, is experiencing a worldwide boom. According to a recent Future of Apparel analysis conducted by market research firm NPD, ¨activewear currently represents...

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Fashion executives and designers that started their careers in retail

No matter how the fashion industry changes, jobs in retail are still one of the most posted vacancies here at FashionUnited. It may be that the shop environment will continue transforming as mobile shopping becomes more integrated into brick and mortar stores or that the job responsibilities of a store assistant expand as the retail landscape...

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Why to consider working as a seasonal retail employee

The time of holiday shopping is around the corner and companies in the US and UK are gearing up to hire seasonal staff to help create a warm and decorative atmosphere during these special months. Consumers will soon be looking forward to the holiday festivities which today, more than ever, include many trips to retails store in search of gifts...

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5 reasons to work in fashion retail

With the ever-evolving landscape of fashion retail, the way customers shop continues to shift due to the rise of e-commerce and the influence of social media. That doesn’t mean the apparel industry is losing its luster. More than ever, it’s a sign of exciting times, the forefront of how individuals choose to express themselves today through a...