Retail trade
Industry information
Retail trade deals with the process of buying and selling goods to the general public. This work covers both traditional retail operations (that is, from a physical location like a store) and online selling. The buying and selling of goods (which can include a commission) is also part of this industry).
How do I get into the industry?
Some courses in this industry may include:
- Certificate II in Retail Services
- Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
- Certificate III in Business
- Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Jobs in this industry
Potential jobs may include:
- sales assistants, cashiers and store workers
- retail buyers, purchasing and supply logistics staff
- advertising and marketing professionals
- visual arts and craft professionals.
Do you know where or how you would prefer to study?
Are you looking for a particular qualification, course types or an apprenticeship?
- Motor vehicle retailing96item
- Supermarket and grocery stores129item
- Electrical and electronic goods retailing78item
- Hardware, building and garden supplies retailing88item
- Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing111item
- Pharmaceutical and other store-based retailing131item
- Motor vehicle parts and tyre retailing47item
- Specialised food retailing80item
- Furniture, floor coverings, houseware and textile goods retailing46item
- Recreational goods retailing44item
- Fuel retailing29item
- Department stores33item
- Non-store retailing10item