Grocery shopping is a pain – 46% of people see it as a chore that they try to spend as little time on as possible. So, how can stores make the experience more seamless? Automated, staffless supermarket Moby Mart is merging the convenience of e-commerce with the ability to see and touch products.

Whether it’s a fridge, toilet brush or car insurance, there are some things in life that people simply need to buy, but which they dislike spending their hard-earned cash on. How can brands harness design, technology and experiences to make these grudge purchases a little less painful?

Streetwear brand Supreme is a bundle of contradictions. It’s affordable yet exclusive; ultra-rare but surprisingly easy to buy; and is both a high fashion collaborator and foundation of subcultural style. How has this niche label kept its cool, even while attracting gaggles of teens to its stores?

The resale market for streetwear has expanded from niche online communities to form a sizeable part of the $18 billion apparel resale industry. But who are the key players in this world? And what drives people to spend small fortunes to secure particular sneakers, t-shirts and hoodies?

The line between social networks and e-commerce is blurring, making room for platforms like Poshmark to attract users who have a passion for fashion but who also crave authentic, personal shopping experiences. How has this app captivated an audience of wannabe Gen Z entrepreneurs?

The consistency and efficiency of e-commerce – with one-click ordering and same-day delivery – is driving greater expectations of traditional retailers. How are brick-and-mortar stores adopting features of online shopping, and what digital services do people want to see on the high street?

Self-service checkouts, with their ‘shouty’ voices and technical hiccups, have a bad reputation among Britons. So, how would they feel about an entirely automated retail experience? Canvas8 spoke with 20 people from across the UK to find out whether they would shop at a staffless grocery store.

Three-quarters of women see second-hand clothing as being identical in quality to new garments – and some even consider it to be more valuable. Sustainable fashion brand Ace & Jig is tapping into this sentiment through timeless design, free repairs and fan-centric swap parties.