Ubamarket has launched its Scan, Pay, Go app at two Budgens stores in London, providing customers with a checkout-free retail experience. In addition to boosting convenience at these locations, the app's exclusive in-store offers may help increase loyalty amid the cost of living crisis.

Shoppers across the UAE are using smartphone technology during their retail journeys to search for product information, compare prices, and find offers and discounts. As people merge the worlds of online and offline retail, brands are tapping into cross-channel and hybrid shopping experiences.

Americans’ approach to using technology in their shopping journeys has fundamentally shifted due to COVID-19, providing new opportunities for brands as pandemic restrictions come to an end. Canvas8 polled 1,020 people and spoke to eight individuals to explore this topic in depth.

Amid a supply chain crisis and geopolitical instability, the start of 2022 has seen many Americans experience a sudden rise in everyday costs. What tactics are they employing to cope with this increase, and how can brands both manage their bottom lines and better serve their customers?