The value-action gap is alive and well when it comes to shopping locally – despite most people saying they’re willing to spend more on local produce, very few actually look at point-of-origin in the aisles. Creative labeling and small visual nudges could help people resolve this shopping tension.

Ethical shopping was once defined by environmental issues, but following the economic impact of COVID-19 on small businesses and widespread protests against systemic racism, people are considering how they can alter their spending to support businesses that need it most.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?

Cash is still king in many South and Central American economies, which poses a problem for cashless brands like Uber. The ride-sharing platform is taking steps to make different payment options more accessible in certain markets, bridging the gap for those who have no formal banking.