Category Archives: Just for fun

Bank Holiday At Vue Cinema

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Charlotte

With another bank holiday fast approaching it’s time to make plans for your long weekend. Having worked alongside Vue cinema for a number of years the team at Retail Assist have become regular movie goers, and for those of you … Continue reading →

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Four Of The Best: Valentines Edition

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Charlotte

For those of us that aren’t anti Valentine’s, this Thursday is a day to look forward to. Cheesy cards and cheesy movies are – in our humble opinion – what makes this night special, so we’ve put together four of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift Ideas For Girls

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Charlotte

1. Mulberry iPad case at Selfridges £165 . 2. Cath Kidston Tea Set £30 3. Diptyque Rose Candle at Selfridges £38 . 4. Paperchase 2013 diary £9 5. Nails Inc at ASOS £29.50 . 6. Daisy Eau So Fresh at … Continue reading →

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Shopping in the 1970s vs Retail Today: Technological Advances

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Charlotte

Back in March, blogger Ellie interviewed her Mum, Val, regarding the difference between shopping in the 1970’s and today. One of the key points we picked up on was, as Val mentioned, that the nearest a shopper had to online … Continue reading →

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Client Quotes

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Ellie

In last week’s blog, I discussed some of my favourite quotes from various style icons. This inspired me to look back through Retail Assist’s client case studies and remind myself of some of the quotes made by our customers, who are … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Retail and Fashion Quotes

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Ellie

Here at Retail Assist, we’ve been collecting some of our favourite quotes related to Retail and Fashion over on our Pinterest page. These have amused and inspired us in equal measure, so we thought it would be a waste not … Continue reading →

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Quiz: What kind of clothes shopper are you?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Ellie

Last summer, Retail Assist’s quiz got people debating whether they were a ‘Traditional Shopper’, a ‘Best of Both Shopper’ or a ‘Tech-Savvy Shopper’. Now we’re about to quiz you again, but this time in relation to your clothing purchasing habits: … Continue reading →

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My Pinterest Problem

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Ellie

I’ve got a confession to make… I’m a Pinterest addict. For anybody who isn’t familiar with the term, the name may suggest an obsessive interest in pins. Fear not – there’s no need to remove sharp objects in my presence … Continue reading →

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Online Only Shoppers

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Ellie

According to recent Shoppercentric research, young men seem to be exempt from most of the traditional clichés surrounding the male species and shopping. In a recent study, 22% of men aged 25-34 agreed with the statement that they love making … Continue reading →

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My Mum and Shopping in the 1970s vs Retail Today

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Ellie

Ellie: I never thought I’d be saying this in a professional capacity, but I’m here today to interview my Mum, Val Cook, for the Retail Assist blog! With Mother’s Day coming up, I was intrigued to learn more about what … Continue reading →

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