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] Other digital commodity companies are setting up their operations outside of the United States, where countries are establishing frameworks to embrace the potential of blockchain technology and digital commodities and provide safeguards for consumers. GovTrack.us
• [New] AI is one of the most highly anticipated and demanded innovations among consumers, with 81% of shoppers in Asia Pacific wanting retailers to offer AI-powered shopping features. ThePrint
• [New] In the U.S., Manufacturing PMI and Existing Home Sales will indicate industrial and consumer demand, affecting Brazil's oil, metal, and protein exports. The Rio Times
• [New] In 2025, more consumers are expected to seek out timeless, durable pieces that will remain in their wardrobes for years to come, rather than fleeting trend-based items that only last a season. Women's Insider
• [New] If the thermometer in Rome, for example, hits a preset temperature, ads reminding consumers to get a cold refreshment will run. Digiday
• [New] A trend of consumers shifting from pickup to delivery orders could boost several hundred basis points to same-store sales going forward. Restaurant Dive
• [New] Smart data has the potential to transform consumer engagement while enabling the system wide change required for a smarter, greener Britain. The Fintech Times
• [New] Consumer Benefits: Harmonized regulations will increase competition and lower prices for goods and services, benefiting Canadian households. Immigration News Canada
• [New] Key events include the UK's Retail Sales data, which will signal consumer spending trends impacting demand for Brazilian agricultural exports. The Rio Times
• [New] The adoption of online payment in the United States is expected to continue to grow, with a rising percentage of businesses and consumers using digital wallets and various other online payment methods. Precedence Research
• [New] 80% of salespeople plan to use AI to maximize the value of their CRM platform over the next five years, with 51% of consumers preferring to interact with bots over human customer support agents. SuperAGI
• [New] In 2025, businesses can no longer afford to rely on one-size-fits-all approaches, as consumers are increasingly expecting tailored interactions that reflect their unique preferences, behaviours, and needs. SuperAGI
• [New] Total telecom service revenue in Cameroon will increase at a five-year CAGR of 4.6% over 2024-2029, driven by growth in mobile data and fixed broadband services. Yahoo Finance
• [New] If overseas exporters sell fewer goods into the U.S., they will receive fewer dollars in return from U.S. consumers and businesses. RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
• [New] The UK Youth Mobility Scheme remains a valuable opportunity for young people from select countries to live, work, and explore the United Kingdom for up to two years. marimbamusic.com.au
• While slowed consumer spending could dampen growth, the diversified nature of Amazon's revenue - bolstered by its digital services - helps mitigate risk, showcasing resilience amid economic pressures. PandaForecast.com
• The uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could negatively impact exports, production, wage growth, and consumer spending, particularly in Japan's key auto industry. Tradingkey
• Europe faces a modest growth outlook in the short term, as uncertainty weighs on business investment and consumer confidence, with Eurozone GDP expected to increase by around 0.9% in 2025 and 1.1% in 2026. KPMG
• The global demand from data centers is set to more than double over the next five years, consuming as much electricity by 2030 as Japan does today. United Nations Environment Programme

Last updated: 26 June 2025