In the merchandising world what are the benefits of working as a small fish in a big pond and as a big fish in a small pond? AQUAretail assesses the pros and cons of working in a big corporate versus a small independent, and vice versa. Exposure: A pro in any business but often gained

Picture this… you’re an Assistant Merchandiser ready for the next level, whether it be a junior merchandiser title in an equivalent business or a merchandiser title in a smaller structure. A brand based in Germany have approached you to work with them, you’ve got no ties to the UK but are debating whether a move

So you hate your new ‘dream’ job… You’re 2 months in and the thought of another 2 months at your new desk, in your new team is enough to make you want to stick pins in your eyes. You’re edging closer to sending the drafted email you’ve saved in your inbox to your old boss.

Any analyst looking at sales figures of certain retailers alongside current social trends will surely spot the glaring misalignment. As a nation, Brits are growing, and growing Brits need clothing. Far too few retailers are catering for the plus size market, and as such are missing a real trick that could seriously boost their fortunes.

Year after year it happens – THE BIG FREEZE, THE BIBLICAL FLOOD, LONDON IS MELTING. We’ve all seen the headlines, and thank goodness for the British weather for keeping our journalists in work. There’s nothing like trying to find a scandal in the handiwork of Mother Nature. But the impact of the weather doesn’t just…

It’s a non-moveable feast. Whether a retailer is ready for it or not, it comes round as regularly as The XFactor and the threat of snow ruining all of our commutes. Christmas is the peak of “the golden quarter” for retailers, the period that can make or break a company’s fortunes for the year.