After a tough pandemic year, brands cannot afford to ignore the shopping challenges faced by customers with disabilities, who have a spending power of trillions of dollars. There’s an opportunity for brands to build back better by making their web designs and in-store experiences more accessible.

COVID-19 has made in-store shopping a challenge for everyone, but especially those who face hurdles when navigating stores. Neatebox’s free app creates an inclusive and stress-free experience whereby users book assistance in advance and receive personalised in-store service.

The UK’s traffic light system was intended to restore people’s confidence in travelling abroad again, but it’s had the opposite effect on many. So, what will convince them to start booking overseas trips? Canvas8 spoke to nine Britons to find out how COVID-19 has impacted their summer plans.

Why are people excited to plan trips even if they’re not travelling? What’s driving a sense of eco responsibility when it comes to leisure? How has hyper-local travel become a way for staycationers to find fun closer to home? And why are people using creative hobbies as a wellbeing boost?