Retail is a hot industry in the UK at the moment and with more of us than ever flocking to stores to pick up bargains, companies are hard at work in trying to hire the right people for their brand. But it isn't an easy task. The poor skillset of many applicants has left positions unfilled, while more experienced personnel continue to rise up the ranks into management positions that sometimes wield six-figure pay packages. So who will plug this gap? Apprentices! Flexibility Easily one