Shuttered for months during lockdown, supermarkets, fast fashion outlets, and all manner of retailers across the UK are set to reopen in the summer. But are people ready to return to the high street? Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to find out how they feel about shopping post-pandemic.

The easing of lockdown measures is leaving people in a bind. Though many remain wary of contracting COVID-19, there’s a common desire for physical interaction after months of social isolation. So, how can shops, restaurants, and leisure spaces create experiences that keep us safe and connected?

The widespread closure of brick-and-mortar stores due to COVID-19 has underlined the need for businesses to have effective e-commerce and social media strategies. But how do people want brands to behave in digital spaces? And why are privacy and community so important to online shoppers?

The pandemic has complicated the weekly shop for those in rural areas – when delivery slots are few and a big supermarket is far away, countryside-dwellers are struggling to source ingredients. Costcutter has a solution: village pop-ups with stock tailored to local wants and needs.