Actress Chloe Sevigny opened up her studio to shoppers looking to buy items from the star’s collection as well as pieces from her personal wardrobe, signalling a change in norms around second-hand shopping.

Chloe Sevigny invites strangers to shop her closet

Apple has announced plans to comply with legislation across markets making it obligatory to give consumers the ability to repair their own devices – a step towards ending industry-wide monopolies on repairs.

Apple concedes to ‘Right to Repair’ act

BMW has ended an experiment offering in-car subscriptions for upgrades like heated seats following consumer backlash against subscriptions for hardware installed in-factory.

BMW retracts heated seat subscription plan

Subscriptions have become prevalent in everything from software to consumer goods, even though consumers admit that they’d almost always rather pay a one-time fee than get charged monthly.

Why is everything a subscription now?

Several upscale restaurants are introducing dynamic pricing for sought-after tables, risking the ire of diners who have already had to cut back on eating out during economic difficulties.

Chicago restaurants experiment with dynamic pricing

Sony has introduced a new version of its iconic Walkman cassette player aimed at young people looking to segment their technology use and embrace analogue media.

Sony introduces new Walkman model for analogue-crazy Gen Zers 

Experts like Cory Doctorow have identified a pattern of rent-seeking behaviour that many netizens have seen and felt first-hand, leading to increased insecurity on platforms that many rely on for both discovery and commerce.

Online platforms' death spiral

UKTikTok has introduced its 'Preowned Luxury' category within its TikTok Shop in the UK, enabling users to browse and purchase luxury fashion while remaining on the platform. As TikTok looks to expand its Shop even further, it's tapping into the growing market of resale luxury goods.  




TikTok Shop debuts pre-owned luxury category in UK

The cost of living crisis is putting a huge strain on Australian pet owners, who are increasingly having to decide between buying food for themselves, their children, and their pets. What are Aussie pet owners spending on, and what concerns and needs do they factor in for their furbabies?

Exploring the rising cost of living impact on Aussie pet parents

With a growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs), more people are opting for used EVs to combat higher prices. But what other factors are encouraging consumers to purchase pre-owned EVs? And how can brands further tap into buyers who are looking to go electric at an affordable price?

What’s encouraging people to buy pre-owned battery EVs?

The combination of high living costs and busy working lives has made holidaymaking increasingly difficult for low-income French families. With a view to improve people’s wellbeing, Parents Vacances connects single-parent families with holiday homeowners to make getaways more attainable.

How Parents Vacances supports families with getaways

Despite slowing sales of global luxury brands in South Korea, the online luxury resale market is continuing to grow even amid an economic slump. As consumers turn to second-hand to purchase luxury goods for more affordable prices, platforms can build consumer trust further through verification. 



Luxury resale market continues to grow in South Korea

Real estate company StreetEasy has created a mural that compares buying a property in NYC to an epic odyssey, spotlighting the twists and turns of the ever-changing market. The campaign touches on a uniquely New York problem in a style that stands out in the city’s sea of distractions.

StreetEasy campaign addresses challenges of home buying

Eco-friendly brand Veja is expanding in the US and has launched its first cobbler studio in New York. Cobbling is an increasingly viable means of extending the shelf life of shoes. The increased demand for sustainable practices signals a shift in consumer culture, with purchase habits changing.

Veja opens its first American sneaker repair store

Furniture company Dowel Jones champions Australian-made furniture and embraces authenticity amid new market dynamics. The brand’s pillars of durability, timeless design, and emotional resonance effectively negotiate what it means to do functional design in the modern day.

How Dowel Jones puts fun in functional Aussie furniture

Dazed and IKEA have partnered on a collaborative zine that delves into the meaning of home for young people. The zine will be exclusively launched at Milan Design Week, showcasing the importance of relatable and authentic depictions of homeownership amid housing market challenges.

Dazed and IKEA court young homebuyers 

Older shoppers are buying into shopping second-hand as economic and environmental concerns drive them toward pre-loved clothing. As older people's shopping habits change, brands have an opportunity to lean into this trend and appeal to Boomers, who are relatively new to this space.

Older shoppers are increasingly buying second-hand

Posse has become the ‘it girl’ label of choice by winning the hearts of celebrities and fashion enthusiasts globally for its sustainable ‘leisurewear.’ As high-quality, timeless products take precedence over fast-fashion fleeting styles, how did the brand build such a formidable reputation?

Why Posse understates Paris chic for Aussie fashionistas

In 2021, IKEA opened its largest branch in the world, right in the heart of Metro Manila. Despite reeling from the effects of the pandemic, its successful run is a masterclass in how brands can capture the tastes of the minimalist, sustainability-minded Filipino homeowner.

How IKEA designs curated spaces for Filipino minimalists

A survey has exposed the extent to which young Americans are financially disillusioned, revealing that most Gen Zers and Yers feel they’re starting from further behind other generations. Feeling behind on conventional milestones, young people are changing their measures of success.

Young Americans are falling behind financial milestones

Urban youth in Vietnam are feeling increasingly disillusioned by the promise of social mobility due to a housing crisis and the effects of ‘flex’ culture, leading them to redefine their adulthood. What does this mean for brands looking to engage with Vietnamese Gen Zers?

Why adulthood looks different for Vietnamese Gen Zers

Limited-edition releases have been a long-standing marketing strategy that appeal to our psychological triggers, tapping into our desire for exclusivity and a niche community. How are brands enticing consumers’ desires through rare product releases and tech advancements?

What’s driving the desire for limited-edition products?

The 2024 Generational Snapshot of Generation Y in the Asia-Pacific region explores how a move towards purposeful living and stable life has Gen Ys spending with more intention, taking care of their health and overall wellness, and enjoying the freedom that comes with not having children.

2024 APAC Gen Y Snapshot

Waymo, a self-driving car company, has been approved to deploy fare-based, driverless taxis in Los Angeles, California, the second-largest city in the US. As awareness of AI continues to increase, people are weighing up their fears about the technology against the convenience it can provide.

Self-driving taxis launch with US government approval

The grim financial outlook for young people is no secret – and they’re catching on. Their intense worries have given rise to ‘money dysmorphia’, with their fiscal anxiety spiraling even when their situation isn’t that bleak. How can brands help to soothe them and make them feel more in control?

Money dysmorphia is changing young spending habits

IKEA's first artist-in-residence, Annie Leibovitz, has captured the diverse meaning of 'home' in a 25-image exhibition series, Life at Home. The exhibition ran throughout Paris Fashion Week, showcasing alternatives to the white-picket-fence nuclear family on the global stage. 

IKEA's photo series showcases new perspectives of 'home'

As part of an attempt to change China’s title as the world’s biggest polluter and bridge the say-do gap in EV adoption, homegrown brands are working double time to make innovation as accessible as possible. BYD rises to the top of this list, overtaking Tesla’s dominance in the eco-driving market.

How BYD speeds up Chinese drivers’ access to green vehicles

Despite changes in principles, traditions are still a living part of Indian culture, especially through material memory. This is why the jewellery brand Aurus crafts artisanal pieces that appeal to family-oriented and autonomous women, preserving Indian tradition through highly visual storytelling.

Why Aurus crafts visual heirlooms for modern Indian women

Recent data revealed that Gen Xers and Boomers are behind Temu’s rapid success. Young adults are taking this to TikTok, mocking their mums for buying questionable gadgets on the platform. Albeit ironically, this trend highlights the implications of Temu’s aggressive marketing for older consumers.

Gen Zers bring their moms’ Temu addiction to TikTok

Step aside The Sims; there's a new life simulator in town. Paralives might seem lighthearted on the surface, but deeper inspection reveals how the game offers a sense of agency that can help players navigate milestone anxiety, providing them with a much-needed escape from reality.

Paralives enables players to play out their ideal lives

Minimalist styles dominate the global furniture market, led by Swedish brand IKEA, which Japanese brand Nitori wants to challenge. In their current battleground, Southeast Asia, Nitori attempts to get ahead by tapping into locals’ preferences for more practical and convenient living.

Why Nitori builds utilitarian spaces for SEA homemakers

Gen Yers may feel like they’re redefining what it means to be in one’s 30s and 40s, but are their youthful appearances and attitudes solely a result of consciously avoiding traditional ageing? Or have economic structures made the typical markers of adulthood a financial impossibility?

How economic woes led to an extended youth for Gen Y

The 2024 Generational Snapshot of Gen Zers in the APAC region explores how young people today express their national identities while keeping a global mindset, assert their individuality in the workplace alongside AI, and look to markers from simpler times for stability and inspiration.

2024 APAC Gen Z Snapshot

Rental e-bikes, e-scooters, and cars are rapidly becoming part of many Britons’ day-to-day routines. What’s driving them to choose these shared mobility services – and do they prefer them to owning their own vehicle? Canvas8 spoke to eight people in the UK to find out. 

What’s driving Britons towards shared mobility services?

Despite car ownership being a key marker of the American lifestyle, shared services are booming thanks to a desire for affordable and low-maintenance transport options. Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the US to find out why they opt for e-bikes, scooters, and ride-hailing apps.

What’s driving Americans towards shared mobility services?

AI-powered stores are now the future of shopping, the ultimate benefit being to save costs on staff, reduce unnecessary discounts, reduce waste, and encourage further sales. But what is the impact of such efficiencies on shoppers – and are these changes always welcome from a customer’s perspective?

How AI-powered stores are changing shopping

A village south of Paris has banned the use of mobile phones in public areas, citing a need to raise more awareness about the adverse effects of screens on our lives. In this context, brands have an opportunity to help educate but also provide light-hearted commentary to ease anxieties.

French village bans use of mobile phones in public

Have we reached the watershed moment for EV adoption? How are shared mobility services shaping the lives of urbanites? What does it take to get people to switch to more innovative or sustainable travel methods? What are people’s expectations from exclusive travel experiences?

Getting Around Sector Snapshot: February 2024

China’s top developers face scorn from the nation as they file for corporate default, leaving homeowners-to-be far from the promised land. As the Chinese youth are caught between a housing crisis and long-standing expectations of home ownership, they have resorted to living in ‘refined poverty.’

Young Chinese people resort to ‘refined poverty’ amid housing crisis

As Japan grapples with the impact of the Noto earthquake, Nintendo is offering support with free repairs for products damaged in the natural disaster. This showcases unique brand backing and support, strengthening existing customer relationships and fostering new ones through real-world action.

Nintendo offers free repairs in wake of Noto earthquake

Lee Valley urged crafters to repurpose their Christmas trees in the new year. Embracing sustainable values, the woodworking company promotes upcycling amid a broader shift in reconsidering possessions. People are looking for purposeful crafting, a circular economy, and eco-minded decor trends.

Lee Valley helps DIYers turn Christmas trees into crafts

The iconic Bratz dolls have gone digital, signing a deal with Flickplay to create collectible 'Digital Dolls' based on the animated show airing on TikTok. Toy brands are looking to attract digital-first Gen Alphas by designing phygital crossover opportunities that cater to omnichannel play.

Bratz Digital Dolls encourage seamless phygital play

Despite the country's firm religious roots, Christmas is also a commercial holiday in the Philippines with shopping playing a major role in how people celebrate. But as economic crises have shifted audience priorities, people are reevaluating what they want to give and receive during the holidays.

Christmas is major for Filipinos. How do they invest? 

Japanese attitudes toward thrifting are changing as people revitalise fashion aesthetics and embrace secondhand clothes. Rising prices have made secondhand shopping more appealing, reflecting a shift in consumer sentiment beyond just style considerations and sustainable values.

Secondhand garments get a second life in Japan

Prize-draw company Omaze has combined property porn with the irresistible opportunity to win big. With traditional routes to ownership becoming ever more challenging for Gen Y and Gen Z, lottery-like games are gaining in popularity as people hope to hack the system.

How Omaze offers Gen Rent the chance of a dream home

The practice of photoshopping luxury items into photos is taking off in China as young people seek to signal status without spending. The trend can be seen as part of a broader push towards anti-consumerism, as Chinese youth use their photo-editing skills to navigate social pressures.

Virtual bling helps Chinese youth flex without spending

The objects that people consume increasingly exist in digital formats, and this is having implications on how people are experiencing ownership. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Rebecca Mardon about how digital products and offerings can overcome barriers to become meaningful possessions in people’s lives

How do I make it mine? The science of digital ownership

A new dawn for a sustainable future has arrived in Australia. The nation's abundant natural resources, rapid adoption of rooftop solar panels, and government incentives have reduced reliance on fossil fuels. The country charts a path towards sun and wind power, but can more Aussies get on board?

For many Australians there’s no question renewable energy is the future

Users who search for viral beauty products on Google will now automatically get recommendations for dupes on the search engine. The change is reflective of how people’s hacking desires and changing attitudes towards ownership are reshaping the architecture of platforms and e-commerce altogether.

Google is making hunting for product dupes easier

L'Oreal and the Perfume Shop have joined forces to introduce the UK's first multi-brand fragrance refill station. With fragrances high in demand, the innovation seeks to build brand loyalty by offering cost savings for repeat buyers and prioritising sustainable shopping options.

L'Oréal x Perfume Shop courts sustainable scent shoppers

Lidl has launched a rental service for its popular Christmas jumpers, allowing customers to rent their back catalogue of jumpers for the holidays. As circular aspirations grow, consumers are looking for ways to get around one-time purchases, including rental and resale.

Lidl's jumper rental offers a more eco-friendly holiday

Any Wear, Anywhere is a service from Japan Airlines that allows passengers to rent clothes for their trip to Japan. Offering twin benefits of sustainability and hyper-convenience, it motivates people to make more sustainable choices by fitting into and serving busy, time-poor urban lifestyles.

Why Japan Airlines is renting clothes to travellers

In honor of global 'Car-Free Day,' carsharing platform Zipcar has released a survey revealing the extent of the desire to cut ties to a personal vehicle in America. Urbanites in major cities are looking to ditch their cars to cut costs, among other environmental and lifestyle factors.

Zipcar highlights the declining need for a car in the US

The iPhone 15 will no longer have the lightning port, so users will not require separate cords to charge their iPhones versus other devices. With implications for e-waste reduction, it also marks the slight opening of a closed system that fostered consumer reliance on Apple products.

iPhone 15's USB-C port marks shifting tech attitudes

In Australia, collaborative research, industrial patents, and sustainable practices are shaping the fashion industry's future. Brands could lean into the shifting attitudes of consumers worldwide who are hungry to buy products that align with their values and don’t make them feel guilty.

Is sustainability the future of fashion in Australia?

The Barbie hype has spurred a new era of hot pink products flooding shoppers' purchases. However, Chinese women are prompting many to rethink the choice to click 'buy' – with criticism levelled at the pink-induced shopping habits convincing women to part with their cash.

Chinese women defy overconsumption amid Barbie hype

Burberry’s 'Goddess' fragrance comes with a refillable bottle as part of a sustainability initiative to reduce packaging waste. The project may also foster brand loyalty among consumers at a time when Gen Zers are jumping from scent to scent, exploring a myriad of options.

Burberry embraces refillables with 'Goddess' perfume

Glossier has launched a collection of skincare-based foundations and has used its marketing channels to showcase the product's durability. Personalized beauty products that are durable and versatile are appealing to people looking to buy less to reduce consumption and save money.


Glossier campaign showcases durable make-up

Sales of handbags declining and interest in functional and casual styles, like fanny packs and tote bags are rising. People are turning away from luxury bags, instead opting for the practicality, comfort and affordability that workwear and more utilitarian styles provide.

Handbag sales decline as people opt for casual totes

Because of inflation, middle-class luxury shoppers are cutting back spending, pushing brands to target the wealthy. But many people still want indulgent experiences and affordable luxuries, so some companies are recalibrating to balance exclusivity with accessible indulgence in the shifting market.

Economic stresses cut out aspirational luxury shoppers

Built with a focus on what happens to products after they are used up, Junk Theory's skincare line aims to help consumers 'live junk-free'. By reducing plastic consumption and focusing on items people need the most, the brand is offering a minimalist and eco-friendly approach to beauty buying.

Junk Theory skincare pushes for better product recycling

The 'unfinished apartment' trend has gone viral in China, seeing young people embrace bare-bones and sparse interior design in their new homes. While it’s partly due to mounting financial stress, the trend also reflects Gen Y and Z’s fatigue with the pressures of building a dream home.

Young people in China resist consumerism via home design

People travelling to Japan will be able to participate in a sustainable tourism initiative that lets them rent sets of outfits for up to two weeks in a variety of sizes and styles. The collaboration comes amid a post-pandemic travel boom as people prioritise convenience and comfort on their getaways.

Japan Airlines offers travellers rental outfits

E.T.WIGS is bringing the sustainable rental model to the world of wigs and making them more accessible to anyone, whether for recreational or everyday wear. Amid climate and cost concerns, people are seeking out ways to express personal style in affordable and environmentally friendly ways. 

E.T.WIGS brings rental model to high-quality wigs

Choosing a nomadic lifestyle is often seen as a barrier to financial and social stability. But what about those who find stability in constant changes? Canvas8 spoke to marketing professor Dr. Laetitia Mimoun to understand consumer liminality and those who actively embrace precarious consumption.

No routine? The science of flexible lifestyles

Gen Zers are mainstreaming beauty dupes in a major way. With a growing selection of inexpensive alternatives to their favourite beauty products widely available, Gen Z are shifting the stigma around bargain products and building cultural credibility around saver mindsets. 

Gen Zers are powering dupe culture on TikTok

With high-end home-swapping sites reporting increases in bookings and the rise of platforms for boat and private jet sharing, HNWI travellers are looking towards the sharing economy. What’s motivating these new travel choices and how can brands tap into this changing behaviour?

Why are luxury travellers embracing the sharing economy?

Following a boom during the pandemic, subscriptions services are on the decline as people look to mitigate the rising cost of living. There is an opportunity for brands to provide support to households that are trying to cut unwanted costs and take control of their finances. 

Subscriptions decline as people contend with inflation

GetGo is a car-sharing platform making personal transportation affordable and accessible in Singapore. A 2023 round of funding is boosting its EV capabilities along with its operations, helping it reach a growing audience of people looking to minimise ownership and stay green – but still get around.

GetGo gives Singaporeans an easy way to car-share

With Australian house prices growing exponentially over the past decade, the dream of homeownership is all but a fantasy to young Aussies. Having been priced out of the market, young people are reimagining a future where community and experience are worth more than bricks and mortar.

How Aussies got priced out of a booming property market

Curated Loop gives fashion lovers a financial reprieve by offering luxury clothes from indie brands that they can rent at an affordable price. Amid the cost of living crisis, people are looking for responsible ways to indulge, and Curated Loop makes the usually unattainable more accessible.

Curated Loop lures eco-fashionistas with rare rentables

The role of the artist alongside emerging technologies has ushered in feelings of unease and fear. Holly Herndon demonstrates the opportunity for creativity through her vocal clone Holly+, sparking conversations around the release of IP and shifting ownership desires in the digital landscape.

Holly+ challenges meaning of digital art ownership

As the cost of living crisis causes shoppers to tighten their pursestrings, fashion retailers are also feeling the pinch. Looking to drive footfall and ease the pressure in the festive run-up, Marks & Spencer is offering affordable fashion rental options to lure cost-conscious customers.




M&S lures price-wary shoppers with rentable garments

Hesse is a rent-to-own app giving Italians access to luxury fashion without the eye-watering price tags. As well as making high-end products more affordable, it offers a greener way to enjoy the finer things – though there remain doubts about the eco-friendliness of luxury brands in the first place.

Hesse makes luxury accessible on a rent-to-own basis

In Japan, car sales are falling due to supply shortages and increasing inflation, leaving people looking for alternative personal transport options. To cater to this growing demographic, telecom brand Softbank has partnered with Singaporean used marketplace Carro to offer a car subscription service.

Carro expands Japanese options with car subscriptions

BIYU, a Dutch platform operating on a circular model, allows people to rent products on a one-off basis or via a subscription. As the need for sustainable lifestyles grows, some people are turning to the sharing economy as they explore more minimalistic modes of consumption.

Dutch rental marketplace BIYU redefines ownership

Decathlon has announced a kit rental service, tapping into the growing popularity of adventure sports and encouraging participation through affordable pricing. While many Britons are seeking escape and adventure post-pandemic, cost remains a barrier for many, so rental could be an answer.




Decathlon’s kit rental makes action sports affordable 

Mulberry is partnering with rental platform Hurr to allow people in the UK to experience its bags without making an expensive, permanent commitment. The move marks a continuation of sustainability commitments from luxury brands and hints at the potential revival of the rental economy post-pandemic.


Mulberry courts eco fashionistas with bag rentals

Micromobility services are gaining popularity among the eco-minded, but hygiene and quality concerns may dampen people’s experience of shared e-scooters. Giving shared mobility a premium makeover is Unagi, which is placing its high-quality rides at selected hotels, apartments, and coworking spaces.

Unagi gives shared e-scooters a premium makeover

Online retailer Out&Back is introducing a resale program that offers cash in exchange for used outdoor gear. It’s one of several initiatives by sporting goods and athletics retailers to extend the life of products amid growing sustainability concerns while helping people recoup some of their costs.

Resale program offers greener way to get outdoor gear

Why do Phoebe Philo’s designs appeal to modern luxury consumers?

In the world of fashion, Phoebe Philo is an icon who ushered in an era of ‘quiet luxury’ during her tenures at Chloé and Céline. As the designer looks to make a return with her own namesake label, are people now investing in high-quality clothing that can stand the test of time?

Phoebe Philo: ‘quiet luxury’ for sustainable fashionistas

In partnership with The Dematerialised, London-based fintech firm Twig is taking clothing swaps to a new level by letting people exchange physical garments for digital fashion. It's a move that lets Gen Zers cultivate their online identities while providing a break from fast fashion consumerism.

Twig's clothing swap helps Gen Z build online identities

As the cost of living shoots up, people are trying to find ways to optimize their spending and make their paycheck stretch further. Yet in the US, despite reporting worries about rising costs, teens aren't feeling the pinch or holding back on spending – instead, they're splurging across categories.

Inflation isn't stopping US teens from splashing out

As the majority of COVID-19-related restrictions are lifted and international borders re-open, people are making getting away a priority after almost two years of staying local. Among Indians, the majority are ready to splash out on a dream vacation with loved ones in 2022.

Indians are looking forward to a dream vacation

While people may be used to the idea of renting a place to live, renting furniture – from cameras to coffee machines to couches – is less commonplace. Circular economy marketplace Fat Llama connects people who have things they want to rent out to those who would like to borrow them.

Fat Llama: circular ownership for Generation Rent

Southwest Airlines has unveiled a fare class that will allow American travelers to make same-day changes to their tickets at no extra cost, along with other perks. As flexibility becomes the new normal, people are seeking out travel solutions that offer them more freedom over their travel plans.

Southwest launches ticketing for flexi-first travellers

When it comes to using infotainment apps while driving, ease of use isn't just a necessity but a safety priority. With seamless access to entertainment in mind, Spotify is testing a 'car mode' user interface that uses voice controls to merge simplicity with driver and passenger safety.

Spotify 'car mode' goes hands-free for driver safety

Company leaders are eager to return to reopened offices while workers want WFH to continue, signaling a disparity between employer and employee mindsets. As people reevaluate their workplace expectations, they're calling for hybrid working policies that meet the needs of all staff.

Employees want work-life balance more than office return

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2022, Merrell is calling for women to ditch the healing crystals and reconnect with the great outdoors – speaking to the fact that people have become critical of the self-care industry as it creates more pressure for women under the guise of positivity and healing.

Merrell positions outdoors are the original self-care

As translation technology gets more sophisticated, Viva is streamlining work-based correspondence for Spanish speakers. With many US job openings to be filled, the company hopes to tap a Latin American talent pool as brands innovate with tech to smooth cross-border communication.

Viva auto-translate levels up cross-border opportunities

The loneliness of the pandemic gave a boost to honouring our animals as some opened their home to a furry friend, while others leaned on long-term pets. Simplifying financial services by keeping everything in one app, Revolut is acknowledging the growth of pet love by offering pet insurance.

Revolut insurance streamlines finances for pet parents

While Australians’ attitudes towards renewable energy are on the rise – reflecting a growing appetite for more sustainable homes – issues around accessibility remain Down Under. Where are the biggest opportunities for innovation in the country’s journey towards green energy?

Why green energy is powering homes Down Under

A growing number of people are looking for greener alternatives to air travel. Ideal for those with the planet in mind – or for those wanting a slower, memorable vacation – Sailcoop is a France-based platform that aims to democratise sailing and enable people to traverse the world without wings.

Sailcoop: slow travel for the blue economy

Housing data suggests well-intentioned policies around taxing the vacant properties of the rich don’t have any impact on the availability of properties on the market. Nor does it hamper the soaring costs of renting, leaving many out of the loop when it comes to homeownership.

Vancouver’s vacancy tax fails to help young renters

The UK’s urban areas are in the midst of a micromobility revolution that’s been turbo-charged by COVID-19’s disruption of public transit. With more and more people embracing shared bikes and scooters, Canvas8 polled 1,100 Britons and spoke to eight individuals to get their views on these services.

Who are the micromobility users of Britain?

The number of new car registrations in Germany steadily has declined during 2020 and into 2021. But finn.auto is offering drivers an alternative to car ownership. Subscription plans allow customers to access a car without the commitment and for a fraction of the price of buying.

Finn.auto: smart-car leasing for subscriber drivers

With stores, entertainment venues, and domestic travel set to reopen, there’s much excitement about ‘revenge spending’. But after a year in sweats and reflecting on their relationship with opulence, what does luxury mean to people? Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to eight to find out.

How have Americans' luxury sentiments changed?

Thousand Fell, a small American shoe company, is putting the principles of the circular economy front and center. The brand prioritizes sustainability – and helps buyers do so with a cash reward – and is hoping to incentivize consumers to put their best eco foot forward.

Thousand Fell: offering cash for old sneakers

As a year of staying at home has pushed us towards minimalism, Whirli is helping parents avoid overconsumption. The toy subscription service offers an affordable way for children to play with a variety of toys, without clutter, while minimising the amount of landfill-bound plastic.

Whirli: ‘Netflix for toys’ helping families go green

As the pandemic continues, Brits are looking for adventures closer to home and are finding bikepacking the perfect way to get back to nature safely. Apidura’s community-centric approach means constant refinement for peak product design.

Apidura: a bicycle of constant innovation

Lifecycle

People are reconsidering what possessions mean to them 