As COVID-19 lockdown measures have forced more people to rely on e-commerce, delivery channels have faced fresh challenges. Canvas8 spoke to Ken Allen, the author of Radical Simplicity, to understand how the pandemic could impact online shopping both in the short term and long term.

With city-dwellers increasingly taking mini-breaks to the country, Virtuo is removing the pain points of traditional car rental services through its digital-first approach. It’s enabling drivers to get around in style without dealing with long-term insurance and fuel costs.

Amid social distancing, anxiety around shared public spaces, and closed borders, Americans are having to rethink their summer vacation plans – and road trips are an increasingly popular choice. RV rentals are on the rise, creating room for brands to cater to these sorts of experiences.

As COVID-19 brings new meaning to the concepts of ‘isolation’ and ‘emptiness’, rural destinations are using remote locales as a selling point. With people feeling cautious about traveling far and seeking assurance over adventure, stripped-back seclusion could become a marker of travel luxury.