With restaurants closing up or offering reduced service during the COVID-19 outbreak, many risk closing forever. Dining bonds are an initiative that enable loyal diners to support their favorite spots and their staff by pre-paying for future meals, while also enjoying the pleasure of anticipation.

Britons have long valued pubs and bars for their sense of community, a place where regulars can see mates, have a beer, and catch up. But during social isolation, this isn't possible. BrewDog's virtual pub is looking to recreate this sense of connection and help people maintain normality.

The spread of COVID-19 has seen people frantically stock their cupboards and freezers, with empty supermarket shelves a common sight worldwide. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Leonard Lee, a marketing professor at the National University of Singapore, to understand the human needs that fuel panic-buying.

As the world copes with the impact of COVID-19, shifts in Chinese buying habits offer an idea of how global spend will be affected. From the short-term impact to longer, more structural changes in shopping preferences, how can brands best position themselves within this changing landscape?