Online recommendations appear to be valuable information sources when trying to decide where to go out for dinner; but what if they are being biased by something as irrelevant as the weather? Researchers have uncovered that restaurants receive better reviews on sunnier days.

With over 61% of people reading online reviews before making a purchase decision, it’s even more important than ever to separate the good ones from the bad. But with peer reviews and professional write-ups often having contrasting opinions, who should we trust – and why?

How do you beat skyrocketing retail space rent alongside competition from established chains and luxury brands? For emerging designers, the answer may lie in a Hong Kong-based app. But is encouraging customers to "shop elsewhere" self-destructive?

When shopping online, it can be difficult to know whose opinion to trust. We spoke to a group of young shoppers to find out more about how they use customer reviews and in-store advice to guide their shopping decisions.