Global Scans · Shopping · Weekly Summary

• [New] The 2026 regulatory framework introduces new administrative layers designed to verify that shop owners are actively managing their silica risks. Silica Free News
• [New] DC EDIC will coordinate investment in open, interoperable and trustworthy infrastructure in the areas of European common data infrastructure and services and connected public administration, and act as a one-stop-shop and expertise hub for Digital Commons initiatives across Europe. Open Future
• [New] Social Media: TikTok Shop appears set to move from novelty to necessity, and we expect platforms to enforce built-in paid partnership / commercial content offerings in short video and live shopping more aggressively. National Law Review
• [New] TikTok Shop alone is projected to generate $23.4 billion in US sales in 2026. ecomrankd.com -
• [New] With 34% of agencies believing social commerce will be a major disruptor, according to CreatorIQ, affiliate links and TikTok Shop are expected to become even more central to marketing campaigns, which are two areas of the creator economy in which mid-tier creators thrive. Digiday
• [New] Social commerce in the United States is expected to exceed $100 billion in revenue by 2026, reflecting the increasing number of consumers who shop directly through social media platforms. Zarsh Solutions
• [New] Around 3 in 10 people plan to use or will consider using AI assistants and tools when they shop in 2026 and a fifth of people said AI was helpful when looking for inspiration for new experiences, such as activities, events and travel ideas. CultureHive
• [New] Compared with last year, more shoppers identify as planners rather than impulsive buyers and expect to focus on stock-up trips over small trips in the year ahead (although younger generations are still more likely to shop on impulse and browse). Progressive Grocer
• [New] TikTok Shop sales are expected to exceed 60 billion dollars globally in 2026. NEWMEDIA.COM
• Limited global engine shop capacity, parts shortages and extended turnaround times will push airlines to seek MRO partners that can offer reliability, predictability and end-to-end solutions within their geography. Aviation Week Network
• In the year 2026, the social media networks will no longer serve exclusively as a discovery tools, they will also serve as a complete destination to shop. Wisconsin Scorpions
• Retailers have a duty to help the consumer shop and supporting that healthy lifestyle that is going to become common in 2026. / Norway Meat+Poultry
• Brands that can develop healthy and cost-effective business models on creator-led platforms like TikTok Shop or ShopMy will have developed a lane of expertise that strategics have yet to feel confident in developing in-house, which will drive inordinate value when executed at scale. Beauty Independent
• In 2025, consumers are actively using AI to shop online, a trend that's expected to continue growing in 2026. Damteq
• Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. The Business of Fashion
• AI-Powered Commerce: Walmart's proprietary GenAI search allows customers to shop by intent (e.g., plan a 5-year-old's birthday party) rather than just keywords. FinancialContent
• By 2026, billions of users will spend at least an hour per day interacting with digital content in spatial or immersive environments - fundamentally changing how people browse, learn and shop. Engine Creative
• A new program for TikTok Shop merchants could significantly amplify their product offerings and simplify fees for selling on TikTok. JCK Online

Last updated: 30 March 2026