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.

As retail – and the role of tech within it – fast evolves, skill sets, training needs and career paths need to adapt at the same pace. In what skills must we invest to grow the retailers of tomorrow and make retail a career that attracts the very best?

One of the things that caught my eye in the Institute of Customer Services UK’s (UKSCI) most recent report on customer satisfaction was the suggestion that a growing number of customers are prepared to pay more for improved service.

It may only be 2022, but in this decade the world is already proving to be a very different place to the decade before.

Capita plc (Capita) first half in line with expectations and on track for the full year Trading performance

Capita plc announces the half Year results for 2022

Capita Employee Benefits was named ‘Corporate Adviser Firm of the Year’ and also won the ‘Best Use of Technology by a Corporate Adviser’ at this year’s ceremony.

Capita plc (Capita) continues to perform well, with further revenue growth and a stronger balance
sheet.

As retailing and technology continues to evolve at a pace we’ve never experienced before, consumers of every generation are becoming far more comfortable with the digital landscape, whilst also becoming increasingly mindful of the brands they’re advocating.

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