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Ways to earn more inside retail

• Move to a bigger format

  Grocery, hardware and warehouse stores pay above clothing and specialty stores, because the volume is larger.

• Loss prevention

  Investigating theft and shrink. A separate career track with its own certifications.

• District or area manager

  Several stores under you. A large step up in pay and in driving.

• Buying and merchandising

  Head office roles deciding what the stores sell. Usually reached by store managers who understand the numbers.