Grocery shopping is a pain – 46% of people see it as a chore that they try to spend as little time on as possible. So, how can stores make the experience more seamless? Automated, staffless supermarket Moby Mart is merging the convenience of e-commerce with the ability to see and touch products.

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?

Despite their love of online shopping, young Americans still see great value in supercentres, with many visiting a Target and Walmart on a weekly basis. In the first of a two-part report, we explore how big box retailers are tapping into aspirational consumerism to grab the interest of Gen Y.

Many of the grocery shopping apps released in recent years cater to more affluent consumers who’ll spend a bit extra to get their order ASAP. Basket instead serves shoppers looking to make small savings, letting them compare prices at over 165,000 stores to ensure they get the best deal.