If you're spending lockdown dreaming of lazing on a beach, escaping to the wilderness, or indulging in a stay at a swish hotel, you're not alone. People may not know when travel restrictions in the US will ease, but the positive feelings of anticipation have them planning vacations for the future.

Even as consumer finance regulations loosen, people in America are still apprehensive about how to choose the right financial product. Canvas8 surveyed 3,300 Americans and spoke to 20 people across the US to figure out how people get the financial information they need.

Point-of-sale credit is on the rise in the fashion industry as more shoppers seek convenient and flexible payment options. By lowering the barrier to purchase for higher-ticket items, ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes are appealing to young consumers who aspire to buy but are wary of credit cards.

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?