Has e-commerce killed the high street? Online sales are rising, but 70% of UK students still prefer brick-and-mortar stores. The issue is confused. In an attempt to crack it, we sat down with retail expert John Ryan to ask how and why stores can retain their custom.

Despite the arsenal of online retailers, 75% of American shoppers still prefer the experience of online. And while numerous platforms, apps and websites have attempted to recapture the romance of the shopping trip, founders of smartphone app Spring think they've done it.

Buy clothes from the comfort of your sofa, or visit the high street for something that fits ‘just right’ today? While students typically prefer shopping online, when it comes to clothes, 70% prefer to buy in-store according to research conducted by UCAS Media.

Men's e-commerce club Jackthreads is trying to make online shopping more like the real thing, showing how "wanted” each item is. Members can also live-chat with female helpdesk agents to get a fresh perspective on their clothing choices.