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.

With one new book added to Amazon every five minutes, the independent bookstores in the UK that haven’t already gone out of business are struggling to compete. By launching a personal, virtual bookshop, Penguin Random House is challenging the internet behemoth at its own game.

Are we ditching e-readers for paperbacks? The pros and cons for e-readers over paper books revolve around the sentimental, tactile value of physical books versus the practicality of e-readers. Have we picked a side? 2015 figures show that the paperback might be killing the kindle.

Amazon is already the biggest online destination for shoppers looking to pick up a Sony media player, some Reebok trainers or whatever book takes their fancy. But the retailer wants to transcend its status as an online mall, and is now extending its private label range.