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Opinion

‘With the world of retail rapidly changing, employers must move with the times’

2022-01-21T06:00:00+00:00By

The shift to more flexible working and a greater focus on mental wellbeing has made the jobs market more competitive, writes Tony Gregg, but this presents an opportunity, not a threat.

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Gallery

Store gallery: Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com launches robotic stores in Europe

2022-01-19T15:43:00+00:00By

JD.com has unveiled tech-driven shops in two cities in the Netherlands, marking the opening of the Chinese company’s first physical stores in Europe.

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Gallery

Store gallery: Aldi opens first ever cashierless store in Greenwich

2022-01-18T11:02:00+00:00By

Value grocer Aldi has become the latest food retailer to unveil a checkout-free store.

Alex Baldock, chief executive of Currys

Analysis

How Currys’ Baldock is preparing to navigate another year of supply chain challenges

2022-01-14T16:51:00+00:00By

Electricals market leader Currys is preparing for another year of supply chain difficulties following a peak period hit by disruption and shortages.

The great head office debate

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    Is your HQ better than the kitchen table?

  • "The employee is now in charge" of where and how they want to work, according to Pets at Home chief executive Peter Pritchard
  • JLP COO Andrew Murphy says it would be "nuts" to mandate employees working from home or the office long term
  • One retail boss suggests ditching the word 'office' in favour of an HQ focused on "collaboration, energy and connection"
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