Press release
Visual Retailing International BV Enables Visual Merchandising E-learning
'Visual Retailing' Training Now Available from Visual Merchandising Courses


Boroughbridge, England, July 19, 2011. Visual Retailing International BV®, today announced that Visual Retailing International BV Associate, Visual Merchandising Courses has launched a new online e-learning course using Visual Retailing International BV Mockshop®.

London based Visual Merchandising Courses approached Visual Retailing International BV early in 2011 to investigate whether Visual Retailing International BV Mockshop® could support the E-Learning Visual Merchandising course they launched in February 2011. "There was an obvious application of the software for online training but we needed to test how intuitive the software would be for students," said Sarah Manning, Head of Training, Visual Merchandising Courses. "With just a half days training, I picked up Mockshop and included it in our curriculum. The first running of the course was very successful with students from South America and the United Arab Emirates, as well as the UK. All the students found the software very easy to use and, with a minimum of input, brought the theory to life by using Mockshop to virtually build stores and visual displays. Mockshop supported my learning outcomes brilliantly, made the course both fun and realistic so the students gained real insight into the commercial retail world they will soon be entering."

"We're delighted at Visual Merchandising Courses leadership and success," said Len Horridge, Education & Training Manager at Visual Retailing International BV. "This is the first E-Learning programme that Visual Retailing International BV has been involved with although already over 250 educational organizations teaching with Mockshop throughout the world. Visual Retailing International BV's "Visual Retailing" software is used commercially by Brands and Retailers (currently licensed to 186 retail chains and brands including Adidas, American Clothing, M&S Mode, Madura Garments, Crocs, sOliver, Kaufhof, Peek & Cloppenberg, Perry Ellis, Nike, Rockport, Macys, Bench, Target Pty., Asics, Umbro, Nike, Reebok, etc.

Visual Retailing International BV Mockshop® for visual merchandising and Visual Retailing International BV Visual Retailing International BV Sampleroom™ for range visualization are delivered and supported by Authorized Distributors, Solution Providers and Associates worldwide (training is also available from over 250 Educational organizations worldwide). These partners are both local to their customers and their in-depth knowledge and diverse range of retail experience and expertise delivers true business and operational solutions that help clients save money and increase revenue. They truly know and understand their customers businesses and needs as they implement, customize and add onto the Visual Retailing International BV software solutions.

About Visual Merchandising Courses

Visual Merchandising Courses develops and delivers Display and Visual Merchandising workshops and E-learning both for retail businesses and independent learners. The workshops can be tailored to specific businesses requirements and training can be carried out on the retailer's premises. Our E-learning courses allow customers to learn about Visual Merchandising and interact with fellow students online from wherever you are based in the world.
For more information visit www.visualmerchandisingcourses.co.uk.