E-commerce relies on the premise of instant gratification. But even though you can order something and have it sent within hours, you still might end up traipsing to the post office if you miss the delivery window. August Access enables vendors to make in-home deliveries to avoid this.

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?

The thrill of anticipation is no longer appealing to people, who are far more fond of instant gratification. For the first time since the inception of the online shopping era, standard shipping has fallen behind next-day delivery in the UK, setting a new norm for a society that expects everything on demand.

Perks like free and next-day delivery have become the norm in online shopping, but returns are lagging behind. Aiming to make the process faster, easier and smoother is Happy Returns, which lets shoppers take unwanted items to Return Bars located in malls and stores to get an instant refund.