Is online the future, and are high streets flourishing? Just as they have for centuries, bricks and mortar retailers are reinventing themselves – competing and complementing the online option, and even stealing a march on it.

We look at the key challenges faced by administrators and how they can manage these by focusing on resources, technology and structure.

Today’s consumers are experiencing a renewed appreciation of the value of retail, as well as the importance that shopping brings to their quality of life.

It’s not just the clocks that are springing forward at this time of year: our analysis shows that, as of 26th March 2021, funding levels in many DB pension schemes had improved by 5-10% since the start of 2021.

When Selfridges first opened its doors in 1909, it drew crowds by turning shopping into an adventure, using theatre and innovation. Bleriot’s monoplane was displayed there fresh from its maiden Channel crossing and John Logie Baird chose the store to first demonstrate television to the public.

Pete Budge, Managing Director of the Capita Scaling Partner Team, considers how the UK’s bold pension fund pledge is shaping investment.