Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

As children increasingly turn to screens for entertainment, parents must be innovative when it comes to quality time. Leading family entertainment brand Chuck E. Cheese hopes to meet the needs of American families by modernizing its nostalgia-imbued identity without overly relying on screens.

After the launch of its Swift convenience stores in 2021, Iceland is expanding the chain with four locations in London. With the pandemic and cost of living crisis impacting people’s shopping behaviours, supermarkets are switching up their formats to meet demands for convenience and affordability.

Mexican convenience store Oxxo has opened its first cashier-less store, allowing customers to grab and go with ease. The store is testing out the tech's efficacy before expanding its smart store locations, leaning into people’s desire for immediate gratification while navigating tech safety concerns.