Who could have known we were a nation that gets so excited about fancy underwear?
Well, the hundreds of shoppers who queued up for the opening of Victoria’s Secret in Glasgow are a telltale sign we secretly love our frilly knickers!
The hype surrounding the US lingerie company’s first flagship store in Scotland still shows no sign of slowing down.
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In fact the shop’s security firm has drafted in more employees to keep customers under control.
Of course, exotic undies are a specialist of the retail market, but they’re not the only product where store mangers, sales assistants and customer service agents need to really know their stuff.
Flowers
Do you know your Chrysanthemums from your Carnations? Do you know which flowers are traditionally used to celebrate events such as christenings or wedding anniversaries?
All of this and more is vital knowledge for the florist, a retail specialist who not only advises customers what to buy and how it should be presented, but often also must handle the postal logistics of making sure the bouquet or wreath arrives where it’s supposed to be and on time.
Words of caution: this is not always a job suited to hayfever sufferers!
Top tech
From the latest mobile phones to new desktop computers, laptops and tablets, there will always be the latest must-have tech that everyone from geeks, gamers and Granny Ina want to get their hands on.
In this fast-moving area of retail, sales assistants not only help set up phone contracts and arrange credit deals, they also provide invaluable guidance about the tech itself – how it all works and which model best suits a customer’s personal needs.
Sporting goods
Once upon a time, sports shops sold shell suits, trainers and caps to shoppers whose idea of adrenaline-fuelled activity was playing Fifa on their Xbox.
Today, however, many sports shops cater to amateur athletes who do actually care about their health and wellbeing.
This means sales assistants must be able to advise on the best types of sports shoes and the most beneficial clothing and training equipment.
In some cases the customer service experience will even include using video tech to measure running styles before advising on the correct footwear.
From stockings and suspenders to televisions and tablets, there’s a speciality out there that perfectly suits your personal passions. So take a look at the latest Retail vacancies on s1jobs.