Research & Trends

Foot traffic around banks and other financial institutions has significantly decreased in recent years. As of 2022, 78% of adults in the U.S. prefer to bank via a mobile app or website and only 29% of Americans prefer to bank in person. Younger generations are especially resistant to physically visiting their preferred financial institution. For…

In today’s landscape of innovation and progress, industries are continuously evolving, posing ongoing challenges in recruitment and retention. According to recent studies, 90% of organizations are concerned about employee retention, and 69% of employers say they struggle to find qualified candidates for open positions. Amidst these challenges, more and more employees are seeking unique and…

All that time daydreaming about warm weather, short Fridays, and happy hours has finally come to a close. Now, it’s a reality! Summer is here.  While the season may conjure up images of sunbathing on a beach or skipping out of the workplace early to cool down with an evening cocktail, you don’t have to…

Tensions are high within the current workforce landscape. Companies are fighting to recruit and maintain their top talent while workers prioritize putting their needs first. Employee wellness is a popular topic of conversation, and employee benefits and perks have become many companies’ first lines of defense in the current “war for talent.” Take a look…

This might be a hard pill to swallow: it’s estimated that, in Western cultures, people spend 90% of their time indoors. In North America, workers spend at least 50% of their indoor time in the workplace. Employers should maximize workers’ comfort and well-being to make the most positive and productive environment possible where their employees…

We’ve all had workdays where we’ve prioritized pushing through to get more tasks checked off our lists instead of listening to our bodies and minds to take breaks when necessary. Whether you’ve missed your lunch break after being sucked into your inbox or sat for too long in consecutive meetings, you deserve to take a…

Have you ever wanted to quench soda cravings without the guilt of high sugar content and artificial products? Maybe you’re looking for alternatives that are both tasty and functional. A growing trend in gut-focused drinks opens opportunities for great soda alternatives to take centerstage. These beverages contain beneficial probiotics and other natural ingredients that promote…

At Canteen, we’re committing to being better stewards of the environment. Sustainability is a core part of our strategy, what we stand for, and what we offer as a company. Our Sustainability Platform centers around purpose – How do our offerings support communities and people where we live and conduct business, and how are we…

The workspace is changing. In a time when WFH culture is center stage, offices are adapting to provide the best experience to their occupants. No, the collaborative workplace isn’t going anywhere, but these large-scale trends shape how we think about productivity and purpose within our office walls. Our creative director, Mark Kaminski, and his team…

Convenience is key – that’s the thought behind one of coffee’s hottest trends, RTD Coffee. Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee refers to canned or bottled cold coffee products sealed for whenever you’re ready to sip. In 2019, the global RTD coffee market was valued at $22.4 billion U.S. dollars and is expected to reach $42.4 billion by…