Tag Archives: TJX Companies

Mar02

Merchandising offers endless career options at the TJX Companies

By Lanae Spruce, Guest Blogger, NRF Foundation | Published: March 2, 2012
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Almost every item that’s for sale in any retail store shares one common trait — it had a long arduous process to reach its final in-store destination. A merchandiser is responsible for the planning, buying, and placement of company products. This career path is for the gusty individual who isn’t afraid to barter, has a [...]

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Oct28

Preparing Our Next Generation of Retailers

By Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation | Published: October 28, 2009
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Negotiating with vendors. Tracking inventory. Planning back-to-school promotions. Sounds like any normal retailer, right? Except there’s one major difference – these duties are performed by high school students, who not only work in, but manage all aspects of their high school store. School stores are part of Career and Technical Education (CTE), and DECA’s School-based [...]

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