While 55% of Britons believe their mental health and wellbeing are impacted by financial worries, many will avoid seeking advice from banks for fear of judgement. Plum gets around this with its Facebook Messenger-based bot that helps users save up, track their spending, and start investing.

The health crisis caused by COVID-19 is steadily making way for an economic crisis as businesses seek support in restarting operations and individuals face up to job insecurity. Canvas8 spoke to 17 people in the UK and US to find out how their spending habits have been impacted by the pandemic.

When roaming a department store for a new handbag is a risky activity and online shopping is an efficient replacement, how can brands lure Chinese consumers back to brick-and-mortar? With art galleries, according to Farfetch and Prada, who are both dabbling with curation post-lockdown.

Demand for bucket list holidays has shot up as people are craving adventure and the extraordinary after the pandemic lockdown. Companies that provide new experiences for people desiring the different can help bring a spark back to their lives as well as meet shifting priorities.