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Welcome to the OSS
Welcome to the prestigious Oxford Summer School, the world class training event, run by retailers, for retailers.
As the new Managing Director for Oxford Summer School Limited and a past delegate, I am proud to present the evolution of one superb school into a trilogy of schools, training retail employees from first line management right through to the board.
The three stages of the Oxford Summer School include a new school in the OSS Foundation, the existing school as the OSS Academy and OSS Masters from 2013.
The key to its success is building on the tradition and heritage since its inception in 1923, whilst adapting with today’s Customer. The rich mix of individuals attending from retailers large and small, in all retail markets and disciplines, supported by senior retail managers owning the work programme, results in this unique and inspiring experience. We take pride in developing talent and positioning our future leaders of tomorrow, so we look forward to welcoming you or members of your team to this unique event in the future.
Dominic Prendergast, Managing Director
Call 01295 713391
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I applied for the Masters scholarship because I am responsible for more areas of the business now and felt I needed the skills to be able to step out and objectively review the business and gain the confidence to question how good we really are.
Lindsay Newton, Maureen Cookson -
The Masters opened my eyes to what the retail market will be like in the future, so I can prepare to meet my customers' needs.
Jim Luck, Luck of Louth -
Best self development I have 'engaged' with in a long time.
Helen Edwards, M&Co -
It has been a fantastic learning opportunity and I would encourage anyone wishing to widen their retail understanding and commerciality to attend.
Tracy Venner, John Lewis -
My own self belief has risen 100% - I can do more, I am a great manager.
Clare Wallace, The Disney Store
Latest News
Retail Week reports on new Foundation School
With a remit to nurture the fledgling careers of managers in retail, the Foundation School is the newest addition to the prestigous Oxford Summer School.
