As more Britons bypass the high street for their shopping needs, brick-and-mortar retailers are having to raise their game to survive in an increasingly digital landscape. By introducing a host of technologies to physical stores, Farfetch is making the offline experience feel more like e-commerce.

The consistency and efficiency of e-commerce – with one-click ordering and same-day delivery – is driving greater expectations of traditional retailers. How are brick-and-mortar stores adopting features of online shopping, and what digital services do people want to see on the high street?

Supercentres are well positioned to introduce people to the latest gadgets as they shop, but how is tech adoption by brands impacting the future of retail? In the second of a two-part report, we examine how big box retailers in the US are using data to enhance the in-store experience.

Over the past decade, a growing number of people have traded trolleys for home delivery. But while the online retail experience continues to evolve, less is happening in-store. Coop Italia is hoping to change this with a flagship store that it’s touting as ‘the supermarket of the future’.