With Britons doing more online shopping than any other nation, high street retailers are finding new ways to lure people through their doors. London's EAT17 is a one-stop shop, offering kitchen towels, gourmet sausages, a quick burger or fancy evening meal, all under one roof.

Berlin’s beloved spätkaufs – late night shops that can be found on every street corner – are an essential part of community culture, but stricter regulations may see them close on Sundays and bank holidays. How are Germans fighting back? And why do they hold such a dear place in people's hearts?

Glitzy shopping centres and department stores have sucked customers away from local markets, but after years of struggling, the quintessential British market is enjoying a renaissance. What’s attracting people back into the hustle and bustle of the traditional marketplace?

Size matters to UK shoppers. A decade ago it was all about big; grocery giants rolled out super, hyper and mega stores in out-of-town spots and sprawling shopping centres alike. But customers are starting to shop small again. So what do people want from a tiny store – and what was ‘big’ doing wrong?