Money can’t buy you happiness, but splashing out on a treat can sometimes be a perfect emotional pick-me-up. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Satoko Suzuki, an associate professor at Hitotsubashi University, to discover how indulgent consumption can bring people joy and impact their overall wellbeing.

In a bid to improve its fashion credentials, Amazon has launched The Drop, offering limited edition capsule collections in partnership with influencers. With people increasingly going online to buy all manner of things, e-tailers are exploring new ways to build excitement around click-based shopping.

Accustomed to rapid service and easily accessible products, Gen Yers and Zers are causing the luxury industry to bend to their e-commerce expectations. What do they want out of a high-end shopping experience? And how are haute couture brands grabbing the attention of these digital natives?

Amazon continues to add to its repertoire of ventures with the Professional Beauty Store, made only for certified industry professionals. With people wanting convenience and affordability in their personal shopping lives, Amazon’s one-stop-shop also serves their professional needs.