1. The Current Retail Context: The emergence of new manufacturing centres, the transformation of the high street by major retail chains, and the growth of retail channels Technological, cultural and economic factors continue to transform the sector, creating new challenges but also enormous rewards for those who succeed in it. Today’s affluent and discerning consumers expect choice, value and high ethical standards from those they buy from.

2. Aims of the Diploma in Retail Provide a blend of general education, theoretical and practical skills Allow progression to employment, education and training Employability – team – work, communications, problem solving etc. The retail process – source supply sale Sub-sectors, sizes and channels Overall activity of operating a retail channel Deal with a changing environment

3. Aims of the Diploma in Retail cont… Confident, enterprising young people, take risks and make ideas happen Develop leadership, planning and people skills Bring learning to life – through real experience and work related activity with local employers Understand and explore important and topical issues for the sector, including marketing, environment, ethical practices Empower young people to make informed decisions about their careers

4. Who has been involved? Asda ASOS Debenhams Goulds department store and garden centre J. Sainsburys John Lewis Partnership Langdons Signet Trading Ltd. Spar Tesco Stores Ltd. World Duty Free Loughborough University Bournemouth University Leeds Metropolitan University Manchester Metropolitan University London College of Communications Staffordshire University A selection of FE colleges, training providers and teaching professional