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I'm no artist, I just have a strong understanding of the retail business. It masks me upset to read that vml's in other stores are just decorating. The job is more than making things pretty. I look at sales, help fill in endcaps in hardline, zone, I've even done Flex fulfilment. I'm trying to...

How is everyone managing finding time to keep both hardlines and softlines up to standard. I'm not getting help in either area and I'm finding it hard to be able to be keep both areas up. When I asked for help in softlines with some minor task I was told that Mbtm aren't really under the vml, so...

I just had my first day in my store and it went well. I trained in a store with a home innovation area and it's completely different from my store. The pricing and presentation ETL showed me what my areas will be in the home/decor areas and its manageable. When reviewing my job role it feels...

On workbench you can find the Style Team Routines Guide. It has information on the role of the VML in the store and what the daily and weekly routines should be. Also look for Visual Merchandising Leader Core Role.

I was just hired as a VML and also worked as a merchandise lead and sign team lead at Macy's for 5 years. It was just the toughest job I've had but it taught me the most about running a store. I feel people think its a luxury retailer because of some of the items you find in various stores. Its...

Hello, I'm a new VMTL for Target. I'm excited to get to learn more about the company, the people and working in a new retail setting. Previously I worked and studied retail for a total of 10 years. I'm looking forward to all the tips and tricks this forum provides.