A curated shopping experience might not be something US retail giant Walmart is known for, but that's exactly what the retailer is bringing to affluent customers in NYC. The bid to cater to upmarket clients is feeding in to consumers' desire for a personalised experience, down to the smallest detail.

As older Gen Yers achieve stability in their personal lives and careers, they’re finally reaching their peak consumption years. Facing stiff competition from online retailers and fast fashion giants, Macy’s is hoping to bring these shoppers back to the racks with new concept store One Below.

From picking a holiday spot to settling on a new pair of shoes, nearly half of Britons avoid making choices in the hope that someone else will do it for them. Canvas8 spoke to Mary Steffel, an assistant professor at Northeastern University, to learn why we sometimes outsource difficult decisions.

Personal shoppers are often considered a female-skewed service. But with the ‘menaissance’ in fashion and beauty seeing a growing number of men invest time and money in their appearance, this is changing. It’s why John Lewis is introducing men’s personal shopping to some of its stores.