The obsession with British heritage has madeBake Offa bona fide TV hit and has fuelled the success of clothing brand Jack Wills. But why are people so interested in upper class life? Canvas8 spoke with Daniel R. Smith, author ofElites, Race and Nationhood,to understand the appeal of ‘poshness’.

UK shoppers are increasingly favouring the no-frills experience of budget supermarkets, with Aldi being rated the nation’s favourite supermarket. A survey suggests that value for money is now the dominant metric in shopper satisfaction – rather than brand prestige.

While algorithms are designed to show users exactly what they want, too much personalisation can be stifling. By cracking the ‘echo chamber’ and combating boredom with positive surprises, how are brands injecting a much-needed dose of the unexpected into people’s everyday experiences?

The world may have fallen in love with Korean beauty products over the last couple of years, but it turns out that global audiences also have a soft spot for British-made brands when it comes to cosmetics and skin care, thanks to their reputation for heritage and craftsmanship.