Mickey Mouse and pals have long been used to get kids nagging their parents for treats. Packaged fruit brand Dole wants to replicate that effect with healthier snacks, by partnering with Disney and adorning bananas, pineapples and more withStar Warscharacters.

The humble food court, once the preserve of cheap chain shopping malls, is undergoing the ultimate shift. Hotbeds of experimentation, these new breeds not only revolutionise a city break, but day-to-day dining too. But what can restaurant brands learn from these buzzing gastronomical destinations?

In an homage to the third season ofStranger Things, Coca-Cola is bringing back 'New Coke' for a limited time. The reintroduction of this special-edition flavor, which debuted in the summer of 1985, reflects people's love of nostalgia-based and limited-edition products.

For all the benefits of e-commerce, retailers recognise that people still value brick-and-mortar, leading some to craft unique in-store experiences. Canvas8 spoke to Steffen Jahn, assistant professor at the University of Goettingen, to learn how experiential retail impacts brand perceptions.