As one of the most visible accessories, handbags are a statement of individual style. Now, Gucci wants to make them more personal with its DIY customisation service. Given that 66% of Gen Y ditch brands because they don't mirror their identity, will personalisation become key to luxury loyalty?

The New Day, Britain’s first standalone newspaper to open in 30 years, will be closing in May 2016. Serving content optimised for speed-reading, it was supposed to be a ray of sunshine amid general gloom in the industry. But just ten weeks after launching, it became clear there was no audience.

People don’t spend hours browsing in bookstores anymore, instead relying on online recommendations. Consequently, publishers are having to rethink how to capture readers’ attention. Can Unbound – a platform that lets people influence and crowdfund the next great book – provide the answer?

Artists once received patronage from wealthy individuals who either believed in their work or wanted to ride on their coattails. Now, enterprising artists are looking online for support through crowdfunding services like Patreon. How is it connecting creators with their fan bases?