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TRAP_July2016.qxp_The Retail Appointment 05/07/2016 13:57 Page 3 CONTENTS July 2016 02 04 06 WHAT’S ON: The key events happening in the retail and hospitality industries next month. NATIONAL LIVING WAGE – THE REAL COST TO RETAILERS: On the back of a new survey of our clients, we revisit this contentious issue and take a look at how the NLW is being implemented. 08 TALKING SHOP: The UK has made a momentous decision and one 10 COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Known as the ‘designer of the high street’ and with a host of the hottest collaborations in the UK under its belt, River Island is a hotbed of innovation and creativity. We take a close-up look at this high street favourite. 12 JOBS: This month’s selection of opportunities from your favourite retailers. WORKPLACE PROGRESSION: When it comes to performance reviews or appraisals, a lot of people get a sinking feeling. However, it can be an affirming, constructive way to advance your skills. that looks set to change not only the UK but the future of the European Union itself. Peter Burgess breaks down the situation. Editor: Elizabeth Troake e: [email protected] Production assistant: Joan Marc Enseñat Planas e: [email protected] Sales: e: [email protected] For sales or editorial enquiries, please call 020 7432 8855 The Retail Appointment is published by The Retail Appointment Ltd, Registered Office: 16 Bristol Gardens, London W9 2JG. Registered in England: 8605544. ©2016 The Retail Appointment Ltd 7 OF THE BIGGEST CV BLUNDERS Listing ‘quirky’ hobbies, like your collection of lifelike dolls or toenail clippings… Spelling Misstakes! ‘FUN’EMAIL ADDRESSES...([email protected]) Spanning more than one or two A4 pages NO NEED TO GO ON AND ON, AND ON, AND ON, AND ON, AND ON, AND ON, AND ON, AND ON, AND ON, AND ON, AND ON Sending it in an inappropriate file type (for example, sending it as a .zip looks like it’s a virus and it’ll probably go straight to the trash, or where the text can’t be copied into a CV database.) GENERIC CV - NOT TAILORED TO THE INCLUDING CLIPART, PHOTOS, JOB DESCRIPTION AND CLEARLY JUST DOODLES OR OTHER ‘DESIGN’ SENT OUT TO EVERY COMPANY ON UNLESS YOU REALLY ARE A DESIGNER, EVERY JOB BOARD... FEATURES OF COURSE! retailappointment.co.uk To subscribe email [email protected]