Skillsmart Retail and the Retail Trust are calling for the UK’s most talented and ambitious retailers to submit their applications for a free scholarship to attend the Oxford Retail Masters Forumbefore the 14 January 2011.
The scholarships give eight talented retail managers from small and medium-sized businesses (less than 1,000 employees) the opportunity to learn from some of the biggest names in the industry. The four-day residential course, run by the British Shops and Stores Association (BHF-bssa), is held at the world-renowned Institute of Retail Management, part of Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, between 28 and 31 March 2011.
The scholarship winners will take part in a series of lectures and seminars to help them manage their businesses more effectively. With topics ranging from global sourcing and ethical trading to demography, business management and climate change, this timely event includes content few could afford to miss. Speakers rank amongst some of retail’s top names, including Anthony Preston, former owner of Pets at Home and force behind a business worth £955m when it was sold.
Neil Moss, Skillsmart Retail’s new head of employer engagement, said: “In the midst of the Christmas rush it would be easy to push this aside, but I urge all ambitious retail business owners and managers to apply for these scholarships at the Oxford Retail Masters Forum. They represent the very best in high-level retail training in the UK. It’s a real opportunity to get outside of your business and learn from the best. Past delegates testify to the immediate difference attending made to their businesses.”
To be in with a chance of winning a scholarship, interested parties need to complete a short application form by 14 January 2011, after which, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by telephone.
Nigel J L Rothband, chief executive of Retail Trust, said:“Retail Trust continues to recognise the need for educational opportunities for people working in retail and there is no finer opportunity for those at management level than the Oxford Retail Masters Forum.”
For more information and to download a scholarship application form, visitwww.skillsmartretail.com/scholarships
Source:Skillsmart Retail
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