Generally done solo and from a sofa or bedroom, online shopping lacks the social appeal of a trip to the high street with friends. The Squadded Shopping Party app is looking to change that, capitalising on the boom of e-commerce during lockdown and making the experience more enjoyable.

The Coronavirus Diaries is a series of dispatches from Slate highlighting first-hand experiences of how life is changing as a result of the outbreak. In a media climate of fake news and pandemic scaremongering, real experiences are a source of truth that most people can, on some level, relate to.

As the impact of plastic on the planet becomes clearer, people want brands that prioritize sustainability. But with convenience still a priority, coupled with new COVID-19 behaviors, The Wally Shop’s zero-waste grocery delivery system offers Americans hygiene, ease, and eco peace of mind.

Online grocery shopping has been slow to take off in the US, but with COVID-19, more people than ever are signing up for the service. Shipt offers same-day delivery from a variety of retailers, providing quick, clean, and convenient drop-offs at a time when it's never been more appealing.