Should high-end brands be accessible? Will stores become exhibition spaces? What makes a cool collaboration? As part of the 2018 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about why luxury consumers want to get their hands dirty and how they expect brands to express their values.

What do shoppers expect from in-store interactions? Why is ‘everyday luxury’ so appealing to younger generations? And how is social media influencing home design? The 2018 Expert Outlook includes perspectives from 42 members of the Canvas8 Network on what to expect in the year ahead.

The City of London announced plans to make Oxford Street a safer, less stressful, and more popular retail destination by turning it into a pedestrian-only zone by the end of 2018. We reached out to our expert network to understand how this may impact stores, shoppers and locals alike.

M&S has launched ’Frazzled cafés in 11 of its UK stores as safe spaces to chat for the one in four Brits experiencing mental health issues. Fronted by comedian and campaigner Ruby Wax, the high street retailer is hoping it can play an increasingly important role in people’s wellbeing.