Amazon founder Jeff Bezos wants the etailer to be the greatest workplace on the planet. As the wider retail industry adapts to the fallout of Covid-19, it has the chance to beat him to it by standing up to abuse of staff and creating rewarding careers.

Speak to almost any retail chief executive about their priorities  at present and one focus comes through loud and clear – their people.

The retail industry, the UK’s biggest private employer, has always set great store by its staff.