Two billion people are set to be digital shoppers by 2019, and while many Britons are migrating to a life online, the high street is struggling to keep up. Research has found that brick-and-mortar sales failed to grow for the fourth consecutive month in March 2017.

When a coffee shop replaces a vacant betting store, it’s usually regarded as good for a neighbourhood – but this ‘retail gentrification’ can alienate communities. Canvas8 spoke to Phil Hubbard, a professor of urban studies, about how brands can hit the high street without treading on toes.

While a day out shopping used to be a favourite pastime for Brits, the internet has changed all that. Now, nine of Britons' top 20 hobbies involve the internet, and a trip to the shops is nowhere to be seen. In fact, new research shows that a third find shopping to be less enjoyable than ever.

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?