German engineering brings to mind technical prowess and reliability. But a scandal over Volkswagen cheating diesel emission tests isn't just eroding the carmaker's brand image, it's threatening the cherished 'Made in Germany' label. And the handling of the crisis is denting it further.

From Crayola to Coca-Cola, General Electric to Everlane, brands that craft on home soil are loved on home soil; 98% of Americans will buy US-made products. But what’s so good about the ‘Made in America’ label? Canvas8 sat down with 20 men and women from across the States to find out.

Public opinion is souring in Australia as tumbling milk prices have threatened many dairy farms with closure. Shoppers are blaming cheap $1-per-litre supermarket brands, and have consequently switched to buying local. But can consumer action make a difference?

Online shopping may be convenient, but it often makes little logistical sense to undercut local businesses and add to the already massive delivery carbon footprint. German online retail start-up Kiezkaufhaus wants to solve this problem, offering same-day delivery from stores local to customers.