Global Scans · Consumer · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Technology will become the new sales assistant, always on, always friendly, always delivering. Consumers will co-create and create products to their exact needs. Brands will have to focus on seizing mobile moments on apps that already have consumer's attention. Instantly explore below how lifestyles, buying behaviors and attitudes are changing and where you fall short in the battle to win consumers hearts and minds.

• [New] The Health and Fitness segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR of 19.7% from 2026 to 2034 due to a surging consumer focus on holistic wellness and self-improvement. Market Data Forecast
• [New] As technology becomes more consumer-facing, developers, neuroscientists, and ethical consultants will play vital roles in BCI adoption. Redline Group
• [New] Investment commitments for new factories will reverse the recent decline in manufacturing jobs and that consumer activity will improve dramatically as people receive increased tax refunds in 2027. KRGV
• [New] Consumer price reports due from a number of countries, including South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia, will offer an early gauge of whether higher fuel and transport costs are feeding into broader price pressures. financialpost
• [New] Self-driving trucks could deliver $9 billion in annual consumer savings by 2035, driven by reduced fuel costs and increased operational efficiency. Sacramento Injury Attorneys Blog - AutoAccident.com
• [New] The on trade channel segment is expected to register a fastest CAGR of 9.2% from 2026 to 2034 with the robust recovery of the hospitality industry and renewed consumer interest in dining out. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Agentic commerce will orchestrate $3 trillion to $5 trillion in global retail spend by 2030, with $1 trillion of that in US business-to-consumer alone. support
• [New] The increasing adoption of electric vehicles globally, driven by stringent environmental regulations and growing consumer awareness of sustainable practices, is creating a substantial opportunity for V2G technologies to become a cornerstone of the future energy ecosystem. Yahoo Finance
• [New] UPS and FedEx will find options to leverage their network and technology strengths while finding a way to get consumer delivery costs competitive. Logistics Management
• [New] The electric scooter revolution is accelerating faster than ever, and by 2026, the best eScooters will redefine urban mobility. GYROOR
• [New] Core consumer inflation is likely to accelerate due to cost-push factors from the Middle East conflict, which will push up not just prices for energy but various items. ST
• [New] Changing consumer demand in China could open up new markets for African producers. BBC News
• [New] Merchants are promised lower fees than with Visa or Mastercard, but there will need to be a strong consumer proposition to persuade shoppers to abandon their habits of using Apple / Google Pay. Business of Payments
• [New] The share of UK consumers expecting price increases in the year ahead has risen to 85% in April, up from 79% in March, today's consumer confidence barometer from GfK shows. The Guardian
• [New] Consumer confidence in the US remains quite low and is expected to deteriorate as the Middle East conflict continues and compounds existing concerns about affordability, economic outlook and job security. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] The CFPB's draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan represents a significant pivot toward a more deregulatory, fraud-focused Bureau with narrowed supervision and enforcement, and it is drawing sharply divergent reactions from industry and consumer / AG stakeholders. Credit and Collection News
• [New] Growth and Monetization of Direct-to-Consumer (Streaming) Services: Disney anticipates continued revenue expansion from its streaming platforms, including Disney +, Hulu, and ESPN +. Trefis
• [New] OIL SHOCK COULD SPEED UK EV UPTAKE Rising oil prices following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are shifting the economic case toward EVs, accelerating a consumer tipping point already supported by better batteries. Apple Podcasts
• [New] As lower-cost, higher-performance LFP batteries gain traction across both mobility and stationary storage applications, tightening licensing control could hamper U.S. manufacturers' ability to pivot away from legacy chemistries and respond to evolving demand. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] Gen X will be the consumer spending leader globally through 2033, surpassing $20 trillion in spending power. CNBC
• [New] Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa are witnessing a surge in organic farming and high-value crop production driven by rising consumer demand and export opportunities. Verified Market Reports
• [New] The necessity of maintaining compliance with evolving global financial regulations and protecting consumer data against increasing cybersecurity threats adds a layer of complexity to system deployment. Precedence Research
• [New] Following the precedent set by the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act, businesses can expect further updates in consumer protection obligations by 2026. Pomona Chamber of Commerce

Last updated: 07 May 2026