Lockdowns catapulted grocery delivery services to success in many cities around the world, with apps like Getir, Weezy, and Gorillas offering to send goods to people’s doors in just ten minutes. But is lightning-fast delivery sustainable? And are there other ways to offer convenience without speed?

Grocery home delivery in France is in its infancy but has seen massive acceleration due to the pandemic. While it’s become more normalised, speed isn’t a strength. Cajoo wants to change that, offering Parisians groceries in as little as 15 minutes, all while matching supermarket prices.

Live-streamed shopping has experienced huge success in China among young consumers, prompting brands around the world to pay attention. But why exactly is this mode of browsing and buying so appealing? And how can businesses use this medium for more than just marketing products?

Global ‘buy now, pay later’ platform Klarna has launched Livestyle, a digital fashion show experience that blends live entertainment and social shopping. As young shoppers seek out new and more sustainable ways to engage with fashion, etailtainment could be the future of e-commerce.

Health and beauty UK giant Boots has launched its 2021 Beauty Box, a collection of skincare staples for under half the retail price. With pandemic-era shoppers indulging in skincare rituals as part of self-care, skincare bundles are on track to become an increasingly attractive product.

From impulse-buys and spontaneous purchases that celebrate reaching a goal to practical gifts that are made to last, the reasons why people might buy gifts for themselves are varied. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to six people to find out what prompts them to self-gift.

The closure of non-essential retail due to COVID-19 saw shopping become a mostly digital affair for many Britons. Yet while the future of the high street may be in jeopardy, people remain eager to connect with brands. How can pop-up experiences fulfil this desire in the post-pandemic landscape?

As e-commerce giants continue to cannibalise the UK high street, the backlash against faceless retailers is accelerating, leading some shoppers to turn to smaller, local businesses – both online and off. How are these independent firms fostering long-term loyalty across channels?