The traditional buying model relied on three steps: experience a need, shop to satisfy that need, then use the product. But with 45% of shopping journeys now using mobile to discover or buy, purchasing has been integrated into people’s daily routines. How can brands adapt to this new retail reality?

Amazon is well on its way to building its own self-contained ecosystem. With the launch of its Instagram-inspired shoppable feed Spark, the retail giant is encouraging shoppers to post, share and discover new products without leaving the Amazon app.

Global menswear sales are set to reach $110 billion by 2019, up 36% on 2014. In response, there’s been an influx of stylish start-ups focused solely on men. Curatum is a discovery platform offering one new product each day. Is a minimal, mobile model the right way to get the modern man spending?

Instagram is an endless source of fashion inspiration, letting users follow trendsetters and luxury labels all in one place. But there’s a shift occurring as brands look to generate business in addition to likes. How is Bespoke Your World helping unknown designers stand out and sell their wares?