Foster’s is returning home to Australia, hoping to win the hearts and minds of nostalgic consumers. But with people becoming more health-centric in their drinking habits and increasingly choosing to sip at home, will retro appeal be enough to win seasoned beer lovers back to the brand?

In times of uncertainty, people often make purchases that reaffirm their identity – yet many ‘global citizens’ championed local firms during the pandemic. Canvas8 spoke to Sharon Ng of Nanyang Technological University to understand the impact of global-local identities on shopping habits.

The publishing industry and book community continue to promote more intentional ways to support publishers and bookshops. Readerly, a book-discovery platform offering personalized reviews and community groups, is a reader-supported alternative to Amazon-owned Goodreads.

Besides an August of dining out on the government subsidy, takeaways are a mainstay of pandemic life. These comforting treats aren’t just a break from the dishes, but a way to spend locally without leaving the sofa. So how are delivered meals transforming taste and brand affiliation in the UK?