The Institute for Fiscal Studies finds that Britons are unlikely to spend big over Christmas 2021, despite accumulating high levels of savings. With this shopper mindset, companies would do well to cater to more mindful experiences that express a more modest image of the holiday season.

With 2021 holiday festivities coming closer, alt-meat brand This is challenging the traditional Christmas spread with a range of festive alternatives. As consumer interest in a plant-based diet grows, brands would do well to pitch their products to suit seasonal tastes.

As people approach the holidays, they’re feeling conflicted, with a desire to both save and spend more as the world opens up. Canvas8 polled 1,100 Britons and spoke to nine people to find out how they’re feeling about their finances in the lead-up to the 2021 festive season.

Lockdowns catapulted grocery delivery services to success in many cities around the world, with apps like Getir, Weezy, and Gorillas offering to send goods to people’s doors in just ten minutes. But is lightning-fast delivery sustainable? And are there other ways to offer convenience without speed?