Article last updated 22 July 2025.
There are repercussions to shopping from sofas instead of high streets. Online retailers have to have hefty online platforms, be able to pick up from warehouses, deliver to households everywhere and accept returns, all for free. Consumers are asking for a lot more, but they aren’t paying a premium for it and this new environment is eroding profit margins. Still, there are benefits to having a presence on the high street. Read more about the impact of shopping online in ‘Keeping the lights on‘, an article in our latest InvestmentInsights.
