Forget picking up a half price TV on Black Friday, Mulberry just released a much more refined Christmas gift – the Mulberry Christmas Treasure Chest, which contains 13 designer items. Why is the luxury British brand avoiding discounts, instead offering up even more expensive gifts?

Being stylish isn’t necessarily sustainable; in the Netherlands, households produce 65,000 tonnes of textile waste annually. LENA the fashion library is an Amsterdam-based store that intends to ease this issue, loaning out clothes the same way a traditional library loans out books.

Shopping can be difficult if stores don't stock your size – and for plus-size women, the available options are limited. Gwynnie Bee is a subscription service putting an end to this issue. For as little as $49 a month, subscribers can rent or buy from a wardrobe of 2,000 garments.

Ever felt your spirits lift when the sun is out, or slump when waking up to grey clouds? It’s something we all experience, but beyond affecting mood, how does the weather impact shopping habits? And how can brands capitalise on seasonal and daily shifts to satisfy customers’ needs?