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] By 2035, AI personal shoppers will know consumer preferences better than human assistants. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2035, most retail interactions will be guided by AI assistants that know consumer preferences, budget constraints, and even emotional states. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] 30% of consumer discretionary spending will be on virtual goods and experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The new nuclear-powered submarines will have improved underwater endurance and mobility and enhanced systems to detect and counter North Korean submarines. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] A rate cut in early 2026 could boost disposable incomes and help restore consumer optimism. StartupNews.fyi
• [New] Snap's first consumer Specs arrive in 2026, a move that pressures Meta and EssilorLuxottica. Glass Almanac
• [New] Holiday spending will surpass $1 trillion in 2025 and set a record despite consumer caution. Transport Topics
• [New] The expanded network, expected to go live in the second quarter of 2026, will connect regulated consumer and institutional payment platforms in Taiwan and Japan through a regional settlement framework. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Global consumer prices could rise by 0.6% by 2025 due to higher shipping costs. The Pilot News
• [New] Consumer discretionary companies such as Amazon and Starbucks might experience reduced demand as inflation erodes consumer purchasing power and higher interest rates deter borrowing for large purchases. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] With deteriorating consumer confidence and fears of job losses, sectors like retail (e.g., Target Corporation, Macy's, Inc.), hospitality, and travel could see reduced demand. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Private-sector job growth outpaced forecasts, signaling that consumer spending could remain robust through the end of the year. / USA STL.News
• [New] Consumer trust is a growing challenge for the fashion industry in 2026, with skepticism toward corporate claims at an all-time high. Heuritech
• [New] Despite slowing inflation, cautious spending habits continue to define consumer behaviour in 2026. Heuritech
• [New] With dedicated focus, continued technological advances, and growing consumer demand for transparency and environmentally kind farming, the shift to sustainable farming near me and across the globe is poised for expansion through 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low and close to the lowest point ever recorded by the University of Michigan one month into the government shutdown, with pessimism over personal finances and anticipated business conditions weighing on Americans. Longmont Times-Call
• [New] The NRF said that resilient consumer spending patterns had contributed to its optimism for the upcoming season, with sales expected to top $1 trillion for the first time and potentially even hit $1.2 trillion. FS Insight
• [New] By 2030, AI-driven mobility will evolve into a citywide nervous system that connects public transportation, private vehicles, drones, and pedestrians in one intelligent network. Tamana Beauty Clinic
• As regulatory and technological momentum builds behind electric vehicles, consumer uptake remains slower than expected, traditional sales models are evolving, and competition from fast-moving Chinese manufacturers is intensifying. Future of the Car
• The United States is at a turning point, with the future of health care industry value weighed down by poor health, rising costs for all stakeholders, negative consumer sentiment and continuing sector disruption. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Science Envoy, Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of State: Gen AI will hit an adoption speedbump as companies struggle to overcome consumer privacy concerns. / USA Evident Insights
• Visa and Mastercard reported continued spending strength, suggesting the consumer has not hit a wall yet - though rising credit card balances could signal that households are stretching to keep up with inflation. The Life Financial Group, Inc.

Last updated: 13 November 2025