Learning in Retail

From fast-paced change to high employee turnover, retail has always faced unique challenges. However, the last few years has seen the pressure rapidly increase. With a record number of employees leaving and stores closing, it’s clear that retail has been struggling to adapt. If businesses are going to develop the skills they need to survive […]

Learning and development in the retail industry has its own unique set of challenges. The modern retail employee needs support on the job. They’re not at a desk. They don’t have much time. They’re faced with constant change. But they still need training and, in this environment, digital learning is your best friend. Online retail […]

In the US, Retail is seeing more employees walk away than any other industry. In fact, Retail had its largest one month exodus ever in 2021. Piling on the pressure to those retail organizations that have already had to make redundancies due to Covid, resignations are biting hard. So what can Retail L&D teams do […]

As the retail industry springs back into life, how do you meet the various training needs of your learners? Between new restrictions and larger demand, training in retail has never been more important. There’s a lot to learn, and relearn, which is why sales training for retail staff is such a hot talking point. Digital […]

The retail industry has always been changeable but never has it had to adapt as quickly as during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the dust settles, pressures to stay competitive and keep employees and customers safe will continue to put a strain on retail organizations and the L&D teams responsible for employees’ performance. Could an authoring […]

Two years ago, Elucidat launched the Learning at Large podcast. Gathering perspectives from our client base and beyond, the aim was to explore the different ways in which the challenges of learning at scale are being tackled. So what can we learn from global leaders delivering transformational learning at scale, and what does this mean […]

It’s been a tumultuous year for retail. With Forever 21 and Payless Shoes closing their doors earlier this year, recent announcements regarding administration from Mothercare and Mamas and Papas has compounded a challenging outlook for the global retail market. The conditions remain changeable and with no end in sight for this ongoing ambiguity (think Brexit), […]

Choosing an elearning authoring tool isn’t easy and it takes more than a free trial. With each tool offering a wide range of features, workflows and support packages, it’s important you find the right fit for everyone: shop-floor staff all the way to your in-house Learning Designers. This detailed guide will help you find a […]

Retailers have many challenges which others don’t; reams of elearning to build and a young, transient workforce which needs upskilling, often in multiple languages or across multiple territories, just to name a few. Usually, this is all needed quickly, and at scale, to match the ever-changing landscape of a growing retail business. It’s not easy, […]