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Theo Paphitis opens the RETAIL training suite

Posted on 18 April 2012

Theo Paphitis helped mark a milestone in retail training today when he joined City College Norwich and leading retailers in the city to officially open the unique new RETAIL training suite in Norwich.

The opening completes the final phase of the RETAIL skills academy at City College Norwich, part of the National Skills Academy for Retail’s nationwide network of skills shops, which is the only such centre in the county to combine:

New courses for 2012

Posted on 9 February 2012

The RETAIL skills academy is launching a number of new short courses for 2012, from How to open a pop-up shop to Selling through Styling we have a wealth of new courses to enhance your retail skills and knowledge.

 

New courses include:

 

Selling through styling

Visual Merchandising

Advanced Visual Merchandising

How to open a pop-up shop

Styling workshop

Colour workshop

Marketing for Retail

Buying for Retail

Getting back on track

Enter the Norwich Fashion Week Window Competition 2012

Posted on 23 January 2012

Make your store a talking point, attract more shoppers and enjoy free publicity.

Work with the fresh ideas of young talent at City College Norwich.

Are you a Norwich Retailer? We are looking for Fashion, Jewellery, Shoes, Accessories, Opticians, Beauty and Hair retailers to enter the Norwich Fashion Week Window Competition 2012.

Retailers will be allocated a student who is studying Business and Retail, Fashion Retail or Fashion and Textiles at City College Norwich, to work with them to design and dress a window.  

Retail students rise to Start-Up challenge

Posted on 22 December 2011

An Apprentice-style challenge which saw students from City College Norwich getting out of the classroom and selling men’s fashion wear to the city’s shoppers has been a big hit with students.

 

The Mary Portas Review

Posted on 14 December 2011

On Tuesday the 13th December 2011 Mary Portas presented her full report on the UK's high streets to the government, below is a summary of her 28 key points. Let us know us know your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below:

 

1. Put in place a “Town Team”: a visionary, strategic and strong operational management team for high streets

2. Empower successful Business Improvement Districts to take on more responsibilities and powers and become “Super-BIDs”

An interview with ego Store Manager Alistair Divers

Posted on 7 December 2011

Clare Burgess talks to Alistair Divers, the new Store Manager of ego, about what it is like to be a Store Manager.

New Year - New Career

Posted on 8 November 2011

Start the New Year with a jump start to your career! The On-Line Foundation Degree in Retailing gives you the opportunity to advance your career and your salary….

 

RETAIL skills academy wins Mary Portas award

Posted on 6 October 2011

Norwich RETAIL skills academy wins award for supporting local independent retailers

The RETAIL skills academy at City College Norwich has been presented with a national award by retail guru Mary Portas for the level of support it has provided to local independent retailers. 

 

Norwich Fashion Week Window Competition Winner Announced

Posted on 23 September 2011

 

The winners of the RETAIL Skills Academy window display competition were announced last night at The Forum, Norwich, following the launch night fashion show for Norwich Fashion Week.

 

City College Norwich textiles student Lauren Loh, working with fashion retailer Nola on Timberhill in Norwich, were named as overall winners of the competition.  Lauren’s display used ribbons and bows and origami birds set around bird cages, creating a fun and lively feel in the style of the Odd Molly brand.

 

The new 'Gold Label' range from ego....

Posted on 13 September 2011

The 'Gold Label' range at ego highlights our most exclusive pieces.... high end and fabulous these items are not to be missed! Look for the gold label in-store today.

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