Despite the continuing pandemic, kinks in the supply chain and the threat of climate change, there are deals-a-plenty for this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Our question this week: Is Black Friday a blessing or a curse? How have your shopping habits changed this year?

Toy store owner Nick Mason shares how supply chain slowdowns are affecting his business; Ela Veresiu, a consumer sociologist, on how we have become more comfortable with shopping online; and sustainable logistics expert Sharon Cullinane on the carbon footprint of shopping — and how you can reduce yours.