The UK is home to over 24,000 coffee shops, with three new establishments opening daily. But how do they fit into Britons’ everyday lives? Canvas8 spoke to 20 café-goers from across the country to understand why they visit these spaces and whether they prefer chains or independent shops.

Thanks to photogenic food, exceptional coffee, and an encouragingly laid-back atmosphere, Aussie-style cafés are proliferating across America. But while most such spots take pride in being one-offs, Bluestone Lane is a fast-growing chain that hopes to develop close local followings.

Domino’s new loyalty scheme rewards customers for every pizza they eat, even those they buy somewhere else. People are becoming less loyal to retailers, but might still be attracted to flexible and light-hearted schemes that allow them to save money or get something for free.

People ‘stan’ brands just as they do celebs and many are looking to build deeper connections with the labels they love. Some fashion firms are responding by creating dedicated apps that offer superfans a way to achieve insider status – something that's becoming increasingly hard to come by.