Famed shopping channel QVC has launched Q Anytime, a companion app that lets shoppers purchase items they see on the channel, as well as through social media. The app gives mobile users who are second screening a more seamless way of purchasing what they see advertised.

Money can’t buy you happiness, but splashing out on a treat can sometimes be a perfect emotional pick-me-up. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Satoko Suzuki, an associate professor at Hitotsubashi University, to discover how indulgent consumption can bring people joy and impact their overall wellbeing.

For all the benefits of e-commerce, retailers recognise that people still value brick-and-mortar, leading some to craft unique in-store experiences. Canvas8 spoke to Steffen Jahn, assistant professor at the University of Goettingen, to learn how experiential retail impacts brand perceptions.

The physical shopping experience may never match the ease of e-commerce, but that doesn’t mean people are abandoning the high street. Brands are using concept stores, cultural events, and customisation to attract footfall and communities that care about more than products alone.