Torrid's lingerie brand has released an ad campaign focusing on female confidence. As beauty ideals shift and the body positivity movement continues to grow, brands that depict fashion as something for women to enjoy for themselves – as opposed to a way to attract men – can remain relevant.

Food labels with information about the ‘exercise calories’ contained within them could help people make healthier food choices, according to a study by Loughborough University. Researchers suggest that concrete information about energy expenditure could help by making calories seem more real.

Inclusivity has become a buzzword in the fashion industry. But has inclusive sizing really gone mainstream, or is it still a niche undertaking offered only by a small number of forward-thinking designers? What moves are brands making to capitalise on shoppers’ desire for inclusivity?

Protein powders have long been associated with hard-core gym goers and artificial ingredients – but that’s no longer the case. Form has developed a range of plant-based protein supplements that treat the body and mind, while also giving back to the wider community.