Tenino, Washington, is introducing its own relief currency to help both shoppers and local businesses feeling the economic pinch of the pandemic. With shoppers eager to support recovery but cautious of their spending and safety, incentives can encourage them to get out and shop locally.

As the US reopens and works to restore some forms of pre-pandemic normalcy, people are trying to decide whether to stick to online shopping or to purchase food and clothes in-store. Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans to find out how they feel about shopping post-lockdown.

Whether it’s Apple being turfed out of Stockholm, or Amazon scrapping its New York HQ plans, people are making their voices heard when it comes to how their cities welcome in mega-brands. In spite of tangible economic benefits, residents worry about how big businesses will affect their culture and communities – so how can brands better integrate into the fabric of global cities?

Lockdown measures have left many with a sense of helplessness in the face of COVID-19, despite wanting to do their part. Recognising this, and harnessing an uptick in usage, Snapchat is launching AR lenses that let people see exactly how their donations to the cause could be used.