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] At the Auto China 2026, Geely debuted Eva Cab, a natively developed Robotaxi prototype, with plans to launch a custom version for Cao Cao Mobility in 2027. Gasgoo Auto News
• [New] While widespread consumer adoption for cultivated meat may extend beyond 2026, the foundational technologies and regulatory frameworks will be significantly advanced. Syvix Blog
• [New] Autonomous agents will achieve near-mass consumer adoption in 2026. TechRadar
• [New] Rising temperatures, altered vector behaviour, shortened development cycles, and faster viral replication, combined with increased global mobility, have heightened susceptibility to widespread biological threats. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] AI agents could mediate $3 trillion to $5 trillion of global consumer commerce by 2030 under moderate scenarios. Omnichannel Customer Engagement Platform
• [New] AI agents could mediate $3 trillion to $5 trillion in global consumer commerce by 2030. Omnichannel Customer Engagement Platform
• [New] McKinsey projects AI agents could mediate $3 trillion to $5 trillion of global consumer commerce by 2030. nshift
• [New] Drones and advanced air mobility technologies could add tens of billions of dollars a year to the Canadian economy in the next 20 years, according to a recent study commissioned by NAV CANADA, and the province of Alberta offers many advantages to advance capabilities. Investment Monitor
• [New] The retail and e-commerce application segment is expected to grow at a fastest CAGR of 9.5% from 2026 to 2034 with the explosive expansion of online shopping and direct to consumer delivery models. Market Data Forecast
• [New] As the prevalence of overweight and obesity increases globally, individuals are at greater risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders, joint degeneration and weight-related limb injuries that necessitate orthopedic interventions and prosthetic solutions to restore mobility and function. The National Law Review
• [New] UK consumer spending will grow by 0.3% in 2026, compared to the 0.9% growth the UK had been on track to achieve prior to the Middle East conflict. EY
• [New] The conflict in the Middle East is forecast to weigh on the UK economy and exacerbate longstanding national challenges related to consumer spending and energy prices. EY
• [New] Higher energy prices are pushing consumer price inflation higher in most economies and are expected to weigh on global economic activity. Reserve Bank of Australia
• [New] Amazon's infrastructure and efficiency have the potential to set a new baseline for cost and service that impacts consumer expectations across all digital channels. Forrester
• [New] Brand owner commitments: Over 500 of the world's largest consumer goods companies have committed to achieving 25-100% recycled content in their packaging by 2030. Wanplas
• Weakening consumer confidence could become one of the biggest threats to economic growth during the second half of the year if households continue reducing discretionary spending. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
• In the United States, consumer sentiment has fallen sharply despite stronger-than-expected jobs data, as rising fuel costs and inflation concerns continue to weigh on household finances. CPA | The Credit Protection Association

Last updated: 28 May 2026