Category Archives: Careers in Retailing

This category includes both articles and videos related to planning for a career in retailing or advancing in a retailing career.

Applying for a Job at Family Dollar

Although this video focuses on Family Dollar, there are some broader tips noted here.  

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TJX: A Plethora of Career Opportunities

TJX operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods in the United States; Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls in Canada; and T.K. Maxx and HomeSense in Europe. The firm has a number of career-related videos, three of which are shown below. Corporate Merchandising Buying

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Apple: Employees Are Passionate, But …

As David Segal reports in the New York Times, Apple may be a great company, but the pay at its retail stores often does not measure up: “Last year, during his best three-month stretch, Jordan Golson sold about $750,000 worth … Continue reading

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