Shoppers today are faced with so much choice that it can cause decision paralysis. But what if you could call on an AI personal shopper for help? That’s exactly what outdoor brand The North Face is providing with XPS, an AI-powered shopping tool that makes it easier to find the right item.

The UK is one of the most developed online retail markets in the world, with 82% of internet users regularly shopping online. But how can retailers recreate their brand within your home? And how can amazing service, beautiful packaging, and try-on technology bring an online brand into your bedroom?

From Instagram to emojis, the power of visuals over words in offering immediacy and access is intensifying. Now, instead of opening up Google or asking Siri a question, Blippar lets you discover a wealth of info through your phone’s camera. But are people ready to give up text when they search?

Global e-tail is set to be worth $2.5 trillion by 2018, and the number of companies using the internet to sell directly to customers is similarly set to boom. How might using heat maps, pared down product ranges and gamification help them capture a larger slice of the e-commerce pie?