Hopes are rising for the high street with retailers eyeing new openings where they wow shoppers with dazzling digital displays and immersive experiences, new research from workspace tech expert Aura Futures has found.

While lower consumer spending is viewed as the biggest challenge, 50 per cent of shop businesses said they intend to expand in new locations over the next two years. Investing in consumer experiences was seen by 68 per cent as the best way to counter declining footfall, attract…