Training the independent retailer: An audit of training needs, materials and systems

Journal of European Industrial Training

Volumn 24, Issue 7, 2000, Pages 366-374

  Byrom, John ^a   Harris, John ^a   Parker, Cathy ^a  

^a MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Retail trade; Training; United Kingdom

Indexed keywords

EID: 84986085960     PISSN: 03090590     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/03090590010377727     Document Type: Article

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