by Alan Jacques
NEWCASTLE West retailers have taken active steps to accelerate the growth of their businesses by adopting new practices after completing a programme organised by the Limerick Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
The Retail Development Programme was delivered by James Burke and Associates, retail advisors for the RTÉ television series ‘Feargal Quinn’s Retail Therapy’.
During the programme, 13 participating businesses were advised of strategies they could implement in their businesses, from developing aggressive sales growth, customer service, branding or new ideas for the visual element of their businesses.
Assistant head of LEO Limerick, Bernie Moloney, said they were delighted to facilitate the programme.
“The workshops were delivered by James Burke and Associates, who is widely regarded as a pioneer in the area of growing sales for Independent retailers and is renowned for his no-nonsense, easy to implement advice which generates real sales growth.
“There were also onsite mentor visits to each retailer by James Burke himself which really enhanced the benefits for the participating retailers,” she added.
Meanwhile, LEO Limerick has announced that the Retail Development Programme is being extended to independent retailers in Kilmallock town with an information evening taking place at the Kilmallock Pastoral Centre on Monday, August 17.
Four separate day-long Retail Development Programme workshops will be held at Deebert House Hotel between September and November. Interested retailers can reserve their place by booking online now at www.localenterprise.ie/limerick.
