A GameStop voucher may seem like an ideal gift for a gamer, but it’s not necessarily what they’d want to receive. Canvas8 spoke to Julian Givi, a doctoral candidate at Carnegie Mellon University, to learn why a fear of missing the mark means people shy away from giving something more meaningful.

For many Americans, gift-giving is an integral part of showing love for family, friends and even pets. But why are some groups prioritised when picking out presents? Canvas8 spoke to 20 men and women from across the US to find out what they think about gift-giving and who they can’t help but spoil.

Back in 2013, Harvey Nichols encouraged people to buy a little something for their loved ones so they could buy a bigger something for themselves. And this self-gifting mentality is here to stay, especially for Gen Y, who are big on treating themselves during the holidays.

You’re browsing through ASOS, and instantly fall in love with a pair of boots. They’re perfect, but it's summer and you already own two similar pairs. Looking to help people curb their impulsive shopping habits, Icebox forces shoppers to stop and reconsider before taking the plunge.