Whether it’s posters on the walls, one-way aisles, or markers on the floor, retailers are experimenting with a variety of methods to maintain social distancing in their stores. To take the onus off of shoppers and make outings easier, Aldi is installing an automated traffic light system across its stores.

From panic-buying to extreme saving, paths to purchase have morphed as we progress through the pandemic. But what are people willing to spend on? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Ravi Dhar and Joe Pine to understand how brands can maintain and grow their following during and after COVID-19.

Restaurants have been one of the hardest-hit industries during the crisis. As lockdowns lift and restaurants look to re-open, people are beginning to think about what that return will look like, and it’s becoming clear that there will be a marked shift towards local and family-owned businesses.

While some Britons are eager to return to normality and indulge in some retail therapy, others remain anxious about in-store hygiene and safety. Working to protect both shoppers and employees, Primark is changing its retail landscape as lockdown restrictions lift across the UK.