Store Manager: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many shops keep extra boxes of food in a back room, so the shelves can be filled up quickly when they start to look empty.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, shopkeepers wrote down what sold each day in a notebook. Keeping track helped them know what to order next.
Tools of the trade
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Clipboard
A Store Manager uses a clipboard to write notes while walking the aisles. It helps them remember which shelves need filling.
A day in the job
- Morning walkEarly in the day, the Store Manager walks the aisles. They check that shelves are full and signs are easy to read.
Words to know
- Schedule
- A schedule is a plan that shows who works and when. It helps everyone know where they are needed in the store.
Quiz time
A Store Manager only works at the checkout.
A Store Manager can call the delivery team when fruit is running low.