Emma Sheppard is a journalist specialising in business, technology, family and social affairs. As well as Canvas8, her work has appeared in The Guardian, Wired, BBC Worldwide, The Independent and more.

In the turbulent economic environment, money is losing its value. Consumers are reevaluating their spending across sectors. With a looming crisis of trust in financial institutions, how are people managing their budgets? And how can brands navigate the complex relationship between value and cost?

Critical Spenders

Ariel Adams is an internationally recognised expert in the watch industry and founder of aBlogtoWatch.com, the highest-trafficked blog on timepieces. He’s also a published author and regularly contributes to major outlets on the luxury and watch market.

Luxury

Technology

Watches and jewellery

Rolex Newsroom

Interview with Ariel Adams conducted by the author

Media Boom

Deloitte

Luxury watches have been a globally appreciated status symbol for decades. Amid advances in smartwatch technology, the rise of Gen Z, and macroeconomic conditions, what are the challenges and hopes for the future of the market? We spoke to luxury watch expert Ariel Adams to find out.